A Most Perilous World

In this compelling audiobook, Kristina R. Gaddy weaves together the stories of four teenage children of notable abolitionists during the U.S. Civil War, illustrating their struggles and aspirations. With impeccable research and rich details, the narrative follows George Garrison, Lewis Douglass, Charlotte Forten, and Lucy McKim as they grapple with their legacies and strive to carve out their own identities while championing the anti-slavery cause. This coming-of-age tale reflects a powerful continuum of resistance and highlights how a new generation seeks to forge their paths in the fight for freedom.