Summary of Go Free or Die: A Story about Harriet Tubman (Creative Minds Biographies)
"Go Free or Die: A Story about Harriet Tubman" is a compelling narrative that introduces young readers to one of America's most courageous figures in the fight for racial justice. Published on August 1, 1988, this biography captures the first twenty-eight tumultuous years of Harriet Tubman’s life as a slave, and her audacious escape to freedom with the aid of a Quaker woman. The book vividly details how Tubman didn't stop at securing her own freedom but went on to lead more than three hundred others to liberty via the Underground Railroad over the next decade. Aimed at elementary school readers, this story not only recounts Tubman's heroic deeds but also instills a deep appreciation for the values of bravery and resilience in the face of injustice. As readers follow Tubman's harrowing journeys, they are invited to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality and the impact one determined individual can have on the course of history.