Shackles of a Freeman: The Untold Story of Lewis Sheridan Leary - Alexander, Don
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Lewis Leary was born into freedom on March 17, 1835, growing up in a wealthy free Black family in North Carolina. However, despite his privilege, he couldn't escape the harsh reality of slavery in the South. Guided by his unwavering friendship with a slave named Luke and settling in the anti-slavery town of Oberlin, Ohio, Lewis becomes a freedom fighter and skilled conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking his life to save others from bondage. When he meets abolitionist John Brown, Lewis rises to the challenge of ending slavery in America and finds himself in Harpers Ferry at the center…mehr

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Lewis Leary was born into freedom on March 17, 1835, growing up in a wealthy free Black family in North Carolina. However, despite his privilege, he couldn't escape the harsh reality of slavery in the South. Guided by his unwavering friendship with a slave named Luke and settling in the anti-slavery town of Oberlin, Ohio, Lewis becomes a freedom fighter and skilled conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking his life to save others from bondage. When he meets abolitionist John Brown, Lewis rises to the challenge of ending slavery in America and finds himself in Harpers Ferry at the center of American history, taking part in an event which spearheaded the Country towards a Civil War. "Shackles of a Freeman" follows Lewis' journey as he balances internal conflict with his desire to make a difference in a divided nation.
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Don Alexander, a proud son of a 30-year US Army veteran and grandson of WW2 and Vietnam War heroes, is an accomplished writer based in Los Angeles, California. With a childhood spent on military installations around the world, including a graduation from the renowned Heidelberg American High School in Germany, he brings a unique and diverse global perspective to his writing. A five-time scholar-athlete, Don honed his skills at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he studied communications with a focus on PR and minored in sociology. After a successful stint in Stuttgart, Germany, playing semi-pro football, coaching wrestling, and working as a marketing specialist for the Armed Forces, Don made the bold move to LA to pursue his dream of screenwriting. Under a pseudonym, he creates impactful and thought-provoking stories that captivate audiences and offer a fresh outlook, drawing inspiration from his rich cultural heritage.