Review 142: Facing Frederick

Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man by Tonya Bolden
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

This book’s audience is young people aged 10 to 14. The writing style reflects that and is an easy read. It is also a decent read. Frederick Douglass led a full life, most of it in the public. This book is a great place for adults to learn the outline of Douglass’ life, and with the bibliography at the end, has idea where to dig in deeper.

The book is well decorated, with a ribbon around the edging and contains many photographs, woodcuts and other images. Frederick Douglass was found of photography and he sat to have his picture taken many times. It was said he was the most photographed American of the 19th century.

Since I received a free copy of this book at a library conference the advance reader copy I have is in black and white. It is noted the book is published in color. I’m sure it looks spectacular.

I was not required to write a review, but felt like it and, of course, the above opinions are my own.

Previous book on Douglass: 

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself

read twice, last October 2003.