W. Terry Whalin has written more than 60 books. This novelized biography makes for easy reading about a historical figure.

Born a slave, Sojourner Truth would spread the fires of freedom all the way to Congress and before two presidents. Born a woman, Sojourner Truth would become one of the first voices to acknowledge the link between the plight of slaves and that of American women. Born without hope, Sojourner Truth would receive a call from God to preach her deeply felt message: that people best show their love for God by their concern for others.The pulpit or the podium, the wise and witty words – – not to mention the electrifying presence – – of Sojourner Truth broad audience to their feet:"I have plowed, I have planted, and I have gathered into barns. And ain't I a woman?… I have born children and seen most of them sold into slavery, and when I cried out with a mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me. And a night a woman?"

"Sojourner Truth” is a perfect story of triumph, courage, and overcoming all of the odds that are stacked against you. Sojourner Truth was a very well known African American in the 1800s. She was not only an Abolitionist for slavery, but also for women’s rights. She believed that all men and women were created equal. She fought for the rights of women and she was also known for being a wonderful preacher. Sojourner believed that in order for people to know the truth they needed to know about God, she did all of these things even though she could not read or write. The author did a wonderful job at capturing Sojourner’s story and what she believed in. This story is perfect for students to read because it would show them that no matter who says “you can’t” they need to believe that “they can.”