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 the ...