Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House

In Elizabeth Keckley''s ''Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House'', readers are given a rare glimpse into the life of a former slave who rose to become a trusted confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Keckley''s memoir is a poignant and intimate portrayal of the struggles she faced as a slave, her eventual freedom, and the challenges she encountered while working in ...