Slave in the White House

In this compelling audiobook, Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the Madison plantation, shares his extraordinary journey from servitude to emancipation, becoming a member of the White House staff. Through previously unseen correspondence, legal documents, and journal entries, the narrative explores 19th-century attitudes toward slavery, while illuminating the lives of notable figures like James and Dolley Madison, French General Lafayette, and a host of slaves and civil rights activists. This remarkable account not only highlights Jennings’ personal experiences but also offers a broader understanding of the historical context of his time.