"The Autobiography and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, as Described by Himself" is a powerful autobiographical book in which Henry Bibb recounts his long and difficult life in the American South during the time of slavery. The author describes in detail his own experiences, sufferings and efforts aimed at achieving freedom and searching for a sense of dignity. The book was written in order to reveal the cruelty of the slave system and to encourage readers to think about social troubles. Bibb's story about his own life's path impresses with its frankness and power of purpose. Reading this book, readers will have a unique opportunity to delve into the story of one person who managed to overcome all obstacles on the way to freedom and justice.