Daring to Be Free

In Daring to Be Free, historian Sudhir Hazareesingh presents a compelling account of enslaved people's resistance and self-emancipation throughout the Atlantic world. Through vivid narratives, the audiobook highlights key figures like West African chief Tomba and the pregnant freedom fighter Solitude, emphasizing the role of collective action and the leadership of women in the struggle for liberation. Drawing from archives and oral histories, it reframes the narrative of emancipation as a result of the enslaved's own courage and determination, asserting that freedom was seized rather than bestowed.