This extraordinary work presents the firsthand account of Cudjo Lewis, the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade, as told to Zora Neale Hurston in the 1920s. For decades unpublished, this New York Times bestseller finally brings to light Lewis's powerful testimony about his kidnapping from Africa, the Middle Passage, and his life in Alabama. Hurston's masterful storytelling preserves an irreplaceable piece of American history with dignity and profound humanity.

Why We Picked It: Because some stories must be preserved, no matter how painful. Hurston gives voice to a man whose experiences bridge continents and centuries, offering an invaluable firsthand account of one of history's greatest atrocities and the resilience of the human spirit.

• Author: Zora Neale Hurston

• Publisher: Amistad

• Awards: New York Times Bestseller

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• ISBN: 0062748203