In Search of Sojourner Truth : SOJOURNER TRUTH: A Life, A Symbol. By Nell Irvin Painter (W. W. Norton: $28, 370 pp. Sojourner Truth: A Life, a Symbol Paperback – January 1, 1996 4.6 out of 5 stars 42 ratings. Straight talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for strong black women - indeed, for all strong women. Nell Irvin Painter Education Earned B.A. and PH.D at Harvard University(1974) Honorary doctorates: Dartmouth Wesleyan SUNY- New Paltz Yale Employment Edwards University Princeton University Early Life Early Life Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Gender and History 'Sojourner Truth' from a photograph taken during the Civil War. Straight talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for strong black women - indeed, for all strong women. Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. in anthropology at UC Berkeley (1964) M.A. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $10.18 — — Hardcover "Please retry" $39.75 . Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. SOJOURNER TRUTH: A LIFE, A SYMBOL, by Nell Irvin Painter (W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 448pages, $28.00). Further dlsseminauon of this article is subject to permlssion of the publisher. Straight-talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for strong black women--indeed, for all strong women. at UCLA (1967) M.A. Straight-talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for strong black women—indeed, for all strong women. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. $35.24: $4.26: Paperback "Please retry" $16.15 . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sojourner Truth : A Life, a Symbol by Nell Irvin Painter (1997, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol. ) By Marie Olesen Urbanska Oct. 6, 1996 12 AM PT With permission Of Blackwell Publishing. Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol - Ebook written by Nell Irvin Painter. Straight-talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for strong black women--indeed, for all strong women. This enlightening biography recounts the life of one of the most important black women of thenineteenth century, who was born a slave but died a legend.