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Uncle Tom's Cabin


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Ratings
Book
1030
Narrator
270
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Duration
18 hours 10 minutes
Summary
Among the most “banned” books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings.
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Profile Avatar Keith Wooodard Jan 2017

How can slaves owners call themselves Christian? This book reveals that some owners did have souls and therefore gave slaves their freedom. But the many didn't and actually believe they were not doing anything wrong. I guess they skipped the story about how God use Moses to free the slaves in the Bible.

Profile Avatar Jessie D Aug 2017

Great book! Touched me on a level I didn't expect. I recommend that everyone read this!

Profile Avatar Christine McDaniel Dec 2014

Beautiful, tragic and moving book.The narrator does an excellent job of character identification and expression.

Profile Avatar Brian Jones Nov 2016

This is a charming and emotional read I believe that it is the trigger that pushed the country in to civil war. I think they should both be required to read this book in school along with John Brown

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2019

This narrator is AMAZING!!!❤️❤️ It is absolutely uncanny how he can do all the voices.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2018

Wish I had read this book years ago. The passion exhibited herein Is exemplary and deeply appreciated.

Profile Avatar Sharon S. Oct 2018

This should be read by s everyone!! It's unbelievable that humans could treat other humans like this!!

Profile Avatar Kelly R. May 2018

One of the greatest books written ever. I liked the narrator too. LOVED IT.

Profile Avatar Mark T Apr 2017

The narrator was so good that I plan on listening to him on other books. By far the best narrator I have come across on audiobooks. Great book!

Profile Avatar Erika Daggett Mar 2015

What an amazing novel! You can't help but fall in love (or hate) the characters, one of the best books I've listened to!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2018

I loved reading the book and watching the movie!!

Profile Avatar jihad ghandour Oct 2015

The narrator was excellent,Kept me listening.I give him 5 stars.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

I had never read this book and I really enjoyed listening to it through my headphones while walking . It was beautifully read and totally engrossing . Such an important story to be told even after these centuries have passed, and I think this book should be taught in school more. I live in Liverpool UK and this is a city that had a lot of wealth built from the slavery triangle of those past times . I would Definitely recommend this recording.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2019

Awesome! Anyone who hasn’t read Uncle Tom’s Cabin is missing out on a big part of history. This could have been written as a true story. But the author admits that she heard these tales from many different real people and has woven their truths into a novel. So, the theme is true. What happened is true. I believe it wholeheartedly. By teaching this to others we can avoid this in the future. Everyone should read it. I must say that I got it on an audio book and enjoyed listening. It was truly a powerful story. It is true that there were Christians who owned slaves. BUT, it was sometimes to the benefit of the slave. Imagine if you were a child born to a slave and had no education and no family. It would be better to be held in the house and family of Christians who would not hurt them.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2019

I'd never read this classic before, which I deeply regret. An amazing book with an enlightened perspective about the details of slavery and American history which I had never considered. We are dealing with the consequences of this abominable sin to this day. It is beautifully written, intensely engaging (of both the intellect and the emotions--we are both), and imparts truth vital to everyone. The fact that truth is NOT relative is clearly demonstrated. The narrator was fine.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2019

I was so taken aback by this book. Although it was published in 1852, the expression of language is gorgeous and so many passages ring true for our times, particularly in light of the slavery which affects so many these days, even in the UK. It brilliantly gives many sides of the slave story but Tom's strong faith brought to mind those poor souls who suffered in the Holocaust but kept their faith in their God. I found the passage when the child died particularly moving because we have lost so many skills to help those who have failing health to have a good death and yet it was so natural at that time. The whole book has gripped me and the fact it is so long has been a joy not a chore. I found the narrator excellent because he has so many voices to express and he does a really good job at that. My world will be a bit emptier when I finish the book because I don't want it to end. I would highly recommend it.

Profile Avatar Angie K Feb 2018

An absolutely fascinating classic, much better than I was expecting. The character development & societal commentary was riveting. Also, one of the best narrators I've come across in audiobooks. I'd give him 6 stars.

Profile Avatar Miss Cazzy Bee Mar 2023

Really well read book. Highlights some of the injustices of slavery in a story based on real events and transcripts.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

absolutely wonderful

Profile Avatar Cynthia Rogers Mar 2020

I think I read this when I was a young adolescent trying to smooth over what had happened in the past but I enjoyed his optimism and I think optimism makes everything better even when you’re in the worst conditions

Profile Avatar Martin V. Feb 2020

Quite long but an important book. A must for everyone. Puts your own issues into perspective quickly whilst taking you into the lives of some wonderful characters. Personal favorite!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2020

Loved this Book! I loved the detail in it. It also brought light to certain things I never knew went on. Best book I have encountered.

Profile Avatar Michelle M. Dec 2019

narrator is amazing

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2019

Great book I highly recommended it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2019

So glad I had the opportunity to listen to this classic, everyone really ought to if possible, and even if you read it years ago. Very engrossing story, courageous characters, and so powerfully moving and educational about the evils and horror of slavery. Really good narrator too.

Profile Avatar Yolanda A. Nov 2019

Uncle Tom’s Cabin- such a wonderful book ‼️ The narrator was excellent ‼️ Highly recommended, I laughed but mostly I cried. Such an inspirational man Uncle Tom, A true believer of our God. My heart goes out to them for all their suffering

Profile Avatar Almerice B. Sep 2019

Very emotional! Narrator did an excellent job!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2019

I read this book 55 years ago in high school I don’t recall the effects it had on me. But with killing going on in this country my heart weeps for my brothers and sisters and country.Lord have mercy on us.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

I’m so glad I listened to, rather than read, this book. I’m sure I was able to comprehend it better. I’m afraid the dialect might have been a barrier for me. What a shame that would have been. This has become my favorite book.

Profile Avatar Chukwunonso U. Jul 2019

I am left speechless by the perfect dramatization in this book. I cried so much reading the book; I still have tears in my eyes. The characters simply jump into life, right out of the pages of the book! I also love the narration and the narrator and I’ll like to say a big thank you to him.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

It kept me impressed with the narration and the way it was addressed for that time period in history

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

Although this wonderful novel was written 166 years ago, it still has the power to captivate it's readers. The author illustrates a vivid picture of what it was like for a slave. The narrator did a wonderful job reading the latin.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

Voice was easy to understand and listen. Nice contrast between the characters.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2019

I enjoyed this book! The narrator does an excellent job.

Profile Avatar Carolyn M. Apr 2019

Never read the book, so, thought I would listen to it. I enjoyed it. New concept to me audio books, going blind. listening to books is most enjoyable though.

Profile Avatar Xilin B. Feb 2019

An absolutely timeless book, beautiful, poignant, and yet most powerful with love, hope and humanity..truly touching the inner deepest.

Profile Avatar Rick D. Jan 2019

Book was written well except for unclear scene changes. The reader was hard to hear during certain narration, like his mic gain wasn't turned up or he wasn't close enough to the mic.

Profile Avatar Steven R. Jun 2018

Story jumps more than I care for, the narrator was good, just on the quiet side, not easy to listen to while driving.

Profile Avatar Daniel K Oct 2017

Powerful

Profile Avatar Brittany H Sep 2017

One of the best books I have ever read. It had me in tears all through out the book. The love these characters show for Christ was amazing!!!!

Profile Avatar Kathleen Lewis Apr 2016

After viewing Ken Burn's documentary "The Abolitionists" I felt it would be valuable to read this book. Uncle Tom's Cabin has, in the past century or so, been denigrated as presenting a skewed and patronizing view of slaves and slavery. I am persuaded that the contrary is true. This book is a valuable reference for those who want to understand the immense conundrum slavery posed to the nation. Although the Author's penchant for the melodramatic may be off-putting for some, it is consistent with other popular literature of its time. The varied representations of the characters is compelling and an effective mechanism to present the deep moral and ethical dilemmas created by the slave-based economy. I enjoyed and benefitted from the story as told by a a true abolitionist in the common language of her time.

Profile Avatar Brian Wills May 2015

This is such an amazing book. I heard that Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe and said, "So, here's the lady that started the Civil War!" Mrs. Stowe's ability to articulately tell the story of Tom's travails pull you in to the story and won't let you go until the very end. I highly recommend this audiobook!

Profile Avatar glenice nickel Jan 2015

Well written a classic novel of -Americas biggest shame touches on the I humane treatment suffered by the negro nice reunions and sad losses

Profile Avatar Cannuls Apr 2025

In the early chapters the lengthy descriptions were a bit cumbersome, but having listened through them the story unfolded into a consistently well read book. The narrator did a very good impersonation of the different characters, making each one believable. I will listen again with more enthusiasm and understanding the second time around.

Profile Avatar AnitaC Jan 2025

I can see how this book mobilized people who were sitting on the fence about slavery. It gave a face to the faceless and voice to the silenced. Excellently written and narrated.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

I want to delete I can’t take the narrator voice!

Profile Avatar Toms R. Jun 2024

Admirable piece of literature. Very detailed look at the events of the 19th century in the USA. An outstanding effort to preserve humanity in all circumstances.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

Absolutely spectacular

Profile Avatar B. K. J. Nov 2023

First “reading” of this heart-wrenching Classic. Ought to be required for EVERY American. But, sadly, it may now be among growing list of books “banned” by deniers of America’s shameful past. Highly Recommend. Listener grows accustomed to narrator as book progresses.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

Excellent book. I was reminded how great it is to live as a free man. I hate the sad lives that the characters in this book had to endure. This should be a must read in all high schools.

Profile Avatar Vanessa F. Sep 2023

Amazing. Simply amazing. I could listen to it again.

Profile Avatar Jamie S. Mar 2023

This book was instrumental in setting the stage for abolition, and virtually everyone learns the title and its author at some point in school. Sadly, few ever read it, and so they miss out on a deeply reflective and accusatory take on the failings of white American society at all levels and a bold critique of precisely what was wrong with slavery in the first place *relative to other forms of relative hardship.* Time and again, we see in this tale that it was indeed possible for a slave to have a better life than might have been possible if he or she were free, but should circumstances such as death or debt require, that slave might be instantly sold off to a life of terror and abuse. Neither loyalty nor ingenuity were rewarded as a general rule for the slave, and benevolent masters were just as much within their rights to be tyrannical if they chose, with no help whatsoever under law for slaves who were subjected even to the most horrific and illogical cruelty. But what of the northerners who look down their noses at white slaveowners? Steeped in racial superiority, many wanted the slaves freed for the sake of white society and then sent off to literally anywhere. As Augustine St Claire pointedly asks his Vermont cousin, "If we emancipate, will you educate?" History shows too clearly that the answer was "no," and that even after a devastating war was fought, little enough was done to help those who had been enslaved or even safeguard their rights where gains were won entirely on their own. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is an incredibly readable story, engrossing and approachable, and it speaks to us as clearly today as when it was written. I recommend following it with "The Half Has Never Been Told."

Profile Avatar Anick C. Feb 2023

This is a ‘classic’ I’ve been wanting to read for a very long time. The book itself was very good (even if at times very hard to listen to). As for the narration, the narrator was good, but the ‘publicity’ at the beginning of every chapter was very distracting …

Profile Avatar Janis B. Jan 2023

Loved this reading. Very well done!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2022

It’s tragic that this book is banned in schools because of the N word..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2022

A real eye opener for me. Should be required reading in High School.

Profile Avatar Joi C. Jul 2022

Great book. Narrator states libravox is the sponsor at every chapter which at first bothered me but it was a feee title and done very well. Would recommend to a friend.

Profile Avatar Kayla Prowell Jun 2022

I like the book, it was long and hard to listen to. It was hard to follow at times, and it is a hard subject. I love that there is are very religious lessons throughout the book. The narrator did a good job

Profile Avatar Alice F. Apr 2022

The writing is so vivid and alive. The narrator does a great job accurately portraying the emotions of the characters. I walked away with more appreciation of God’s word, the Bible, and a sobering thought of what life was like as an American slave.

Profile Avatar Heather D. Apr 2022

Excellent story with lots of subplots. The saddest part is knowing that many of these conversations and character labelings are still taking place in homes today. Many abolitionists were still racists but believed that humans should not be owned or considered property of others, but also didn’t believe that blacked or dark skinned people were equal to white skinned people.

Profile Avatar Robert W. Feb 2022

Great book! Uncle Tom has become a hero of mine and I can't get him out of my head. Also, little Eva, and many others in this book are very memorable and an example of faithfully following Christ and growing in grace. Harriet Beecher Stowe was apparently a gifted, insightful, and skilled author. I'm in my late 60's and read (listened) to this for the first time. Really eye-opening. I had never been viscerally engaged and moved like this at all in reckoning about our country's Black slavery history. This narrator was really good too. I want to hear more with this narrator if possible. I also plan to read more about the experiences of Black slaves during those times.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

I found this book extremely moving and the narrator excellent.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

Well written if sentimental portrayal of slavery pre-civil war; Christian perspective; an important book for group discussion. Glad to have finally read (listened to) it.

Profile Avatar HT2 Nov 2021

I had heard reference to this book my entire life but I had never read it. I was shocked to find out how much loved the story. it was a genuine page turner. The actual book is so far different than what is generally understood.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

Welcome to America! A world known for everything the Bible speaks about. Oh spiritual these slave owners were. l bet anyone who had lived through slavery would be able to relate to everything from this book.

Profile Avatar Les Baker Nov 2021

I read the book in 8th or 9th grade. Now, more than 50 years later, I enjoyed listening to the story. It was engaging. (Advantages of a mature mind!) Narration was very good.

Profile Avatar Kris T. Oct 2021

Great story, well told.

Profile Avatar Nichole Murphy Sep 2021

I liked the reader and the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

Hard to hear the history.

Profile Avatar Paula M. Aug 2021

a must listen or read. wonderful characters and a great story. shining the light on the abomination that is slavery. the misuse of religion to justify cruelty. the parallels that remain today as vulnerable, desperate people look for sanctuary across the world , how hard their journey is and how poor their welcome. are we in the west still benefiting from the degradation of vulnerable people in the products we use and consume. the need for heroes to continue to inspire a new generation to show us things should be and can be done better; for all.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

wow could not stop playing it has so much History,l laughed l smiled also l cried.

Profile Avatar Jeffrey B. Jul 2021

Amazing narration; the reader had so many voices for the different characters. The content was, though, what most surprised me. I had heard of this book all my life but never knew what a powerful social and spiritual work it was.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Brilliant narration.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

John Greenman is fabulously talented as a narrative voice. Story excellent. Especially enjoyed the image of Tom’s Soulful struggles and assistance from his faith

Profile Avatar Valerie L. Apr 2021

Absolutely beautifully written. The narrator is extraordinary as well. A piece of history - everyone should read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

Great book and even better narration. The superb narration brought the book to life.

Profile Avatar Jennifer M. Apr 2021

Incredibly moving and insightful and amazingly well written. Everyone should read this book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

Incredible book that’s wonderfully written.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

This is such an amazing hook. I would recommend it to anyone who’s interested in the slaves. At times it’s sad other times it’s funny. All in all a great book. One other thing, the narrator is excellent

Profile Avatar Stan M. Jan 2021

I read the book several years ago and enjoyed listening to it again

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Beautifull

Profile Avatar Katrina J. Nov 2020

Horrible narration

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

One of the best books I have ever read, so insightful of what happened in the slavery times. Everybody should read this book. The narration was excellent. Beyond excellent.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

Brilliant book great listen

Profile Avatar Hazelzetta A. Oct 2020

Great work.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

Very good book , narrator was excellent

Profile Avatar Gilvana Anjos Oct 2020

Apesar de ter lido críticas sobre o livro ter muitos esteriótipos, o fato de uma mulher branca escrever sobre algo que muita gente achava normal é incrível. A gente se emociona e se irrita com todas os absurdos feitos por humanos com outros humanos.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2020

It wasn't anything like people said it to be. Uncle Tom was a noble righteous man. I would have been proud to know him. I also enjoyed most of the other characters in the book. So glad I selected it, it was much better than I imagined. The narrator, John Greenman was excellent. I enjoy audio books too.

Profile Avatar Amy L. Sep 2020

I was looking for a free book on Audible and saw Uncle Tom’s Cabin. I remember it was a required reading in high school for some students. So I thought I would read it. The book was published in 1852. It has been over 150 years and we are still struggling with prejudice against black Americans. This book is relevant to the issues we are dealing with today. I enjoyed the characters’ relationships with their masters, fellow slaves and their faith in God. At times my heart broke for the inhuman treatment of people by other people. The language is very different from today’s so I would recommend listening to it instead of reading it. This book should be in the top 10 must reads of 2020!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2020

Really enjoyed, a very good listen

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2020

Such an important read! Timely and emotional— an excellent portrayal of the period and the horrors of slavery. Fabulous narration and so much to be learned from this novel.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2020

Excellent narration!

Profile Avatar Charles P. Aug 2020

Powerful.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2020

I am 56 years old and somehow I never managed to read this book it’s eye opening life experiences of both good and evil things happening I’ve learned a lot and also a lot about our history in America I would gladly listen to it again the narrator really brings each character to life I can listen to him all day I enjoy his voice I will look for other audiobooks that he has narrated I’m sure I will enjoy them too

Profile Avatar James H. Jul 2020

Great book!! The narrator did an awesome job!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

Excellent book that I wish EVERY American should read! It gave us a glimpse of what life was like for the slave, slave owner, the abolitionist, and the many people who fell somewhere in between in thought and politics about slavery. More than morality, this books builds to climax what freedom really is and what Christianity is at its core. This is an excellent choice of books for This specific time in history!

Profile Avatar Sessi O. Jul 2020

A book with deep deep meaning...may history not repeat itself Narrator brought the book to life...amazing

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

What a disturbing eye opener, I knew these things happened but this book brings it to life. excellent narration

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2020

I understand why this book moved a nation to an outcry of humanity and compassion. It just goes to show people what can happen when you stand for Justice. Mrs. Stowe show great restraint when writing this book, because we know the atrocities were much worse during this part of history. I still cried when she wrote with such solicitousness when good people suffered in this this book. I understand the time period still it is unsettling that this still goes on even today.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2020

An excellent read and reader. All these years have passed and still we see the problem exists. When will this be a read that reflects accurately how things used to be and how far we have come.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2020

Such a wonderful book. I couldn’t stop listening

Profile Avatar Patricia C. May 2020

This was such a sad book. How people could treat other human beings like that and call themselves Christian! My heart broke for all those poor people

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

Better than expected; I’m so glad I picked this book. The narrator was wonderful with this story, too!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

well told

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

I believe the narrator did a great job of bringing this controversial story to life. The dichotomy between good and evil is personified by “Eva” and “asinine Legre “. Everyone should read or “listen to this book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

Excellent narrator, whose different voices added much to the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

Well done!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

Just a wonderful book. Very enlightening into a sad time in our history.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

Excellent book that tells the stories of the injustice of slavery. Highly recommend.. Narrator also is excellent. However this particular recording is defective and has a 6 minute gap starting @16h15m so I cannot give it more than 3 stars.

Profile Avatar James F. Mar 2020

wasn't very good

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

We are all opposed in some way but these humans had to endure a lot more than most! I found this book and narration to be very enlightening to the chaos a "colored person" lived and died! Very good book to listen to!

Profile Avatar Nicole VanNieuwenhoven May 2015

This was a long book for me to get through as it seemed to start a little slow for me. However, the book got moving and I could really feel for the characters. I wasn't a big fan of the narrator but overall, it wasn't bad.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Read by: John Greenman
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