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Behind the Scenes

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(4,158 Sterne; 19 Bewertungen)

This is the autobiography of Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who bought her freedom with the money she earned as a seamstress. She eventually worked for Mary Lincoln. It is a fascinating book, filled with many recollections of her own life and her interactions with the Lincolns and other members of the government elite. (summary by Guero) (6 hr 7 min)

Chapters

Preface

8:58

Read by Laura Victoria

Ch. 1 - Where I was Born

20:05

Read by Beverly Scott

Ch. 2 - Girlhood and its Sorrows

12:00

Read by Becky Cook

Ch. 3 - How I Gained My Freedom

19:37

Read by ashleighjane

Ch. 4 - In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis

13:40

Read by Ruth Kidson

Ch. 5 - My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln

14:49

Read by Ruth Kidson

Ch. 6 - Willie Lincoln's Death-Bed

17:51

Read by ashleighjane

Ch. 7 - Washington 1862-3

14:23

Read by ashleighjane

Ch. 8 - Candid Opinions

14:12

Read by Jill Preston

Ch. 9 - Behind the Scenes

13:24

Read by Edith van der Have-Raats

Ch. 10 - The Second Inauguration

22:18

Read by Linda Velwest

Ch. 11 - The Assassination of President Lincoln

29:29

Read by Guero

Ch. 12 - Mrs. Lincoln Leaves the White House

27:18

Read by Guero

Ch. 13 - Origin of the Rivalry btwn. Mr. Douglas & Mr. Lincoln

12:19

Read by Beverly Scott

Ch. 14 - Old Friends

26:26

Read by Becky Cook

Ch. 15 Part 1 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York

33:24

Read by Bridget Gaige

Ch. 15 Part 2 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York

28:42

Read by Bridget Gaige

Appendix - Letters from Mrs. Lincoln to Mrs. Keckley

38:44

Read by Michelle Day

Bewertungen

(4 Sterne)

This book is excellent. Full of personal stories about the Lincolns, revealing much about their characters and relationships with one another, and experience in the White House from a dear friend and astute observer, Mrs. Elizabeth Keckley. Readers ability to tell the story varies from excellent to poor.

this book is great, but deserves better readings

(2,5 Sterne)

Becky cook’s chapters, for instance, is full of pauses where the reader stops to take deep breaths. Should’ve paused the recording or cut those moments out. Really distracting!

(4,5 Sterne)

great behind the scenes story. i also understand the contriversal concern regarding the breach of confidence

can you just let one person read the book? chapter 1 was good.

(2 Sterne)

(5 Sterne)

very interesting historical account. each reader was excellent.

BEHIND THE SCENES

(2,5 Sterne)

GOOD READING ......BOOK ITSELF!!!