The True Story Behind 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' The Book that Rocked Pre-Civil War America

The True Story Behind 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' The Book that Rocked Pre-Civil War America

[ezikielharris]

uncle tom was a hero to black people. whenever i get called a tom, i say thankyou with an open heart. because there’s no way i could be like that man

[shanadimitrov]

Isn’t it ironic that the people who call others “Uncle Tom” are actually on a different side of the narrative than they think..

[tahira]

Thanks for this. Lots of people who have never even read the book continue to caste the heroic Uncle Tom as a traitor.

[cowlico]

Been telling people to read this book for years, never used that term because I knew it's history.

[tnttim]

Can't wait to see Larry Elder's Film, 'Uncle Tom'.

[maryallen]

Uncle Tom is a hero and a very honorable man.💕♦

[ms.sonshine]

Read the book. Uncle Tom was a Godly man, a strong man, a admirable man. I also read Henson's story. Truly an amazing man.

[LovingAtlanta]

👍Well I certainly learned something new!!! Goes to show how people will change a story to benefit themselves. It also goes to show that what my mom always said was true...”read and learn for yourself...don’t always believe what people say, find out for yourself.” I need to research this further for myself. 🤗💞🤗

[williammunny]

I'm amazed by how that man, being a slave, has better use of the English language than most high school graduates and many college graduates of today.

[lesahenderson]

How I use the phrase, “Uncle Tom, ” is changed forever ❗️

[Arnsteel]

This book has been bashed by so many people that haven’t even read it.

[lemarrthomas]

Our people have survived so much, God Almighty, I can't imagine that cruelty and atrocious treatment.

[Unknown_Disciple_Of_Christ]

He chose Jesus of his own free will..to God be the glory, what an amazing story

[Steph-skxb]

The slave owners that mistreated him gave him his freedom accidentally by letting him hear the word of God. What a cool historical figure.

[TheEMC]

So much to say. It makes your heart swell. What a wonderful, diligent servant of Christ.

And I always loved the reference in "Anna and the King". 😊 it always tickles me when the king doesn't want his son to read the book because he's guilty. If slavery isn't wrong - why be so covert? God bless Josiah.

[josephlouwerse]

Wow, what a beautiful story? Why the heck have I not learned about this in school?

[cowlico]

My dad made me read this book, changed my mine forever, if you’re a black or white person and have not read this book, ....I suggest you read this book it will make you rethink a lot. I began to correct people, and still receive pushback. I highly urge you to read this book!

[DarthBalsamic]

I've heard this story. It's amazing how this has become a canard against blacks who don't fall in line with monolithic racial thought.

[maureentuohy]

“Sharp flashes of lightning come from dark clouds.”
What a marvelous piece of history! Thank you so much for sharing.

[AuthorLHollingsworth]

Unfortunately, this isn't the story that I know. The school system is so messed up that the truth doesn't matter to most people. Bless the author that wrote that book in a time where slavery was okay. Thanks, 700 Club for such Christian values. God, bless!