Josiah: The Maimed Fugitive - A True Story

"Josiah: The Maimed Fugitive: A True Story" by Henry Bleby describes the life of a man born into slavery. Josiah Henson was born a slave in Maryland in 1789. This book describes the hard life of slaves he and his loved ones were forced to live. It was the fear of being separated from his family that led Henson to escape with them to Canada. This heartbreaking and inspiring tale shows how powerful and strong love and the will to be free can be.