Twelve Years a Slave

Kidnapped. Enslaved. Forgotten. And yet—he endured.

Twelve Years a Slave is the harrowing and inspiring memoir of Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York who was abducted and sold into slavery in the American South. Torn from his family and stripped of his rights, Northup endured unimaginable cruelty for over a decade—until his astonishing escape and fight for justice.

Originally published in 1853 and rediscovered through the Oscar-winning film adaptation, this book is a vital piece of American history, resilience, and resistance.

"Raw, powerful, and necessary—Northup's voice echoes through time as a call for truth and justice."

Why Readers Must Experience This Book:

A firsthand account of slavery's brutality and survival against all odds

An essential narrative in Black history and American memory

Perfect for readers of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, The Warmth of Other Suns, and The Underground Railroad

Know the Story. Honor the Truth. Never Forget.

Buy Twelve Years a Slave today and read the unforgettable true story that shaped a nation's conscience.