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In My Bondage and My Freedom, Frederick Douglass recounts his life from enslavement to liberation, highlighting his early years in Maryland, his experiences with abusive enslavers, his pursuit of literacy despite opposition, and his eventual escape to the North. He becomes an influential abolitionist speaker, publishes his autobiography, and starts the newspaper, The North Star, advocating for justice and freedom for all. The book includes detailed accounts of physical and emotional abuse endured by enslaved individuals.