"Up from slavery," by Booker T. Washington.Summarize the reading and respond to it. State the authors argument and comment upon how well he sustains it.

An outlook to rise above discrimination in ‘Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington’
‘Up from Slavery’ is the autobiography of Booker T. Washington. It details the life and happenings of Washington since his early days. The autobiography spans the time from when he was a slave child to becoming a prominent figure and educator. It courses through the obstacles and hardships he came across in his life and also the beliefs he formed as a result of his experiences. Washington presents various ideas on the uplifting of his people mainly stressing on the educational aspect and uselessness of political agitation in bringing positive changes.
Washington gained his education through hard work and persistence. Learning was his passion as a child and he made it possible for himself by working. So, he advocates that change is possible only through hard work and persistence. Another area of great...