Behind The Scenes (37)

Behind the Scenes
or, Thirty years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House.
Elizabeth Keckly
Read 12/25/08

This is an autobiography written in 1868 by a woman who was born into slavery. Later bought her freedom and went on to become a seamstress. In this capacity she worked for and became friends with Mrs. President Lincoln. It is an interesting look at life in that time, and also and unusual look at the President and his wife. Not in that capacity, but just as a friend.
The book is very readable for its age and I highly recommend it.