The Cries of Freedom Past and Present. This book serves to remind us of our history as a people and and for the education of generations to come. It's for each of us to come into the understanding of the challenges that faced our forefathers when they were freed. It is also for us as a generation, not to take freedom lightly because it was bought with blood,sweat, and tears. This book also brings to light the many social issues that cry out to us today from all over the world. For many,freedom has not yet come.