Steal Away Home: One Woman's Epic Flight to Freedom

Steal Away Home: One Woman's Epic Flight to Freedom - And Her Long Road Back to the South by Karolyn Smardz Frost is a powerful work of narrative nonfiction that brings to life the remarkable true story of Cecelia Reynolds, a young enslaved girl who risked everything in her search for freedom. Escaping slavery at just fifteen years old, Cecelia fled to Canada through the Underground Railroad, leaving behind her family, childhood home, and the only world she had ever known. Building a new life within Toronto’s African-American community, she eventually faced the dangerous decision to return to the American South as a free woman during a deeply divided era in history. Richly researched and emotionally compelling, this book explores slavery, courage, identity, family bonds, and survival against the backdrop of the Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Law. Perfect for readers interested in Black history, Canadian history, the Underground Railroad, and inspiring true stories, this unforgettable account shines a light on one woman’s resilience and determination to reclaim her life on her own terms.

Paperback, Very Good. Does have The Bookstore stamp on first inside page.