# From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom

By Lucy A. Delaney.

"From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom" by Lucy A. Delaney is a personal narrative recounting the author's experiences as a formerly enslaved person in America, written in the mid to late 19th century. This autobiographical account details the struggles faced by Delaney and her family as they navigate the oppressive realities of slavery, including the separation of families and the quest for freedom. The book serves as a poignant exploration of resilience and hope amid adversity, highlighting the injustices inflicted on African Americans during this tumultuous period. In this revealing account, Lucy A. Delaney narrates her life story, beginning with her kidnapping as a child and subsequent sale into slavery. The book captures her family's struggles for freedom, including her mother's vow to escape bondage and the ultimate legal battle for Lucy's freedom after she was wrongfully imprisoned. Throughout the narrative, Delaney reflects on her family's experiences, the horrors of slavery, and the joy of reunion and liberation. Through her journey toward reclaiming her identity and rights, Delaney illustrates not only her personal fight against dehumanization but also the broader struggles of the African American community for freedom and justice in America. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: African American women -- Biography; Enslaved persons' writings, American; Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?-; Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- -- Trials, litigation, etc.; Enslaved women -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography; Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography; Freed persons -- Biography; Slavery -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- History -- 19th century; Fugitive slaves -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography; Kidnapping -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century; Enslaved persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States

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- [From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/8254) by Lucy Ann Delaney (59 min, English)

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