by Susan Barnes | 12 Nov 2022 | Book Reviews
Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa, died in 1797, after living less than 60 years. Yet, his resilience and his desire to help his own people left a huge impact during his lifetime and continues to inspire others. The author, Emily Maurits, has done an...
by Susan Barnes | 20 May 2021 | Book Reviews
The Giant with One Idea is the biography of Thomas Clarkson. In 1785, Thomas was an ordained deacon preparing to become a vicar, when he won a Latin essay competition on the subject: “Is it right to make slaves of others against their will?” Thomas had decided to...
