Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Audiobook

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• “A powerful testament to a friendship that spanned decades as it challenged conventions and ‘helped America grow up, too.’”

  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

• “In a most inappropriate friendship for their time, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass worked together to gain equality for African Americans and women. The overall focus of the book is their amazing relationship, which lasted more than forty-five years…Despite a major disagreement over the Fifteenth Amendment, the short pages of text show how they helped the nation make profound progress in the area of ‘liberty and justice for all.’”

  — Booklist

• “Offering a new perspective…the author eloquently weaves together information about the fight against slavery and the battle for women’s rights, setting this title apart from others…A solid addition that will spark conversations about gender and racial equality.”

  — School Library Journal

• “Two important historical figures from separate worlds come together for the common purpose of freedom. From the first line of this work of creative nonfiction…this biographical gem places the spotlight on a friendship far ahead of its time.”

  — Kirkus Reviews