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Behind the Scenes

by Elizabeth Keckley

Spotify — not confirmed On Apple Books

Keckley's first 30 years were spent as a slave, and the cruelties and injustices of her life are related clearly and succinctly.

About Behind the Scenes

Keckley's first 30 years were spent as a slave, and the cruelties and injustices of her life are related clearly and succinctly. This enlightening memoir recounts how she was beaten and how she became a dressmaker to support her master and his family, how determined she was to purchase freedom for herself and her son, how her friends in St. Louis came to her aid, how she became Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker and close friend, and her perspectives and experiences from her inside view of Lincoln's White House. Keckley emerges as a calm and confident person who speaks of a very tumultuous period of American history.

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Behind the Scenes — frequently asked

Is Behind the Scenes on Spotify?
We haven't confirmed Behind the Scenes on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
Is Behind the Scenes on Apple Books?
Yes — Behind the Scenes is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote Behind the Scenes?
Behind the Scenes is by Elizabeth Keckley.
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