The reader did an exceptional job and I will definately be back to listen to other books. It helped me to better comprehend the material and prepare for my upcoming test. 4 Stars. Was great. 4 Zychron 2006-11-25 19:26:25 2006-11-25 19:26:25 This was a super read! The reader was very clear and had super accents to go along with each of the main characters. This has been one of my favorite "listens" so far! Great book, incredible reader!! Allyson Hester (ally99) Fantastic!! ally99 2008-02-23 13:30:25 2008-02-23 13:30:25 5 Well read. Pleasent voice. The character voices enhanced an already excellent story. Read at a good pace. I look forward to hearing more from this reader. EXCELLENT!!! samiandella 2008-03-31 17:27:27 2008-03-31 17:27:27 5 Uncle Tom's Cabin, which appeared first in serial form in an abolitionist newspaper, The National Era, in 1851-52, was written largely in Brunswick. In 1852 the story was published in book form in two volumes. Uncle Tom's Cabin was a best seller in the United States, England, Europe, Asia, and translated into over 60 languages. The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850, which deeply distressed Harriet, was a factor in inspiring her to write Uncle Tom's Cabin. This Act made it a crime for citizens of free states to give aid to runaway enslaved people. Uncle Tom's Cabin humanized slavery by telling the story of individuals and families. Harriet portrayed the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse endured by enslaved people. When she created the character of Eliza, the slave mother, Harriet drew upon her own experiences. In 1849 Harriet's own son Charley died of cholera when he was only eighteen months old. While remembering Charley's death, Harriet thought about how terrible it would be for a slave mother to lose a child because the child was sold. She wondered how a slave mother would feel, never knowing what happened to her own child. A highly recommended reading. Many thanks to Mr John Greenman for his excellent performance. An excellent recording Philippe Horak 2008-04-07 13:15:38 2008-04-07 13:15:38 5 Awesome reader, made the story super clear! Specially the different voices of the characters Awesome Reader!! mvsg17 2008-11-17 04:31:52 2008-11-17 04:31:52 5 After a chat about the use of the term "Uncle Tom" I am so happy to find such a well read copy of this book. Now I can share with people that have never heard of the story or its overtones. Thanks Trashed_Tapes 2008-11-17 05:26:00 2008-11-17 05:26:00 5 6 4.83