--- product_id: 237708 title: "Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999" brand: "melton a mclaurin" price: "429642₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/237708-celia-a-slave-mass-market-paperback-abridged-february-1-1999 store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999 **Brand:** melton a mclaurin **Price:** 429642₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999 by melton a mclaurin - **How much does it cost?** 429642₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/237708-celia-a-slave-mass-market-paperback-abridged-february-1-1999) ## Best For - melton a mclaurin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted melton a mclaurin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-D76wVpDL.jpg) ![Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vXhohDlKL.jpg) ![Celia, A Slave Mass Market Paperback – Abridged, February 1, 1999 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ed12XeksL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars and like a lot of slaves at the time *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018* Can you imagine being executed by hanging for murdering a person who had been raping you for years? This is the story of Celia, A Slave by Melton Alonza McLaurin. At 14 years old, this young slave-girl was shipped out to work on a farm in Missouri, and like a lot of slaves at the time, she was continuously abused and raped. She accepted this life because of her distorted perception of herself and the world around her until the day she fell in love with a young man named George. Her lover was not keen on the fact that she was ‘having an affair’ with her owner. In hopes of pleasing her lover, Celia attempted to refuse the advances of her master, and one night she hit him over the head with a stick and killed him. She disposed of the body in her fireplace, only to be caught and even betrayed by George during the investigation of the crime. At 19 years old, Celia was held at trial for the murder of her owner and eventually hung for the crime.The book communicated a story of injustice, a story of a distorted self-concept of a young woman who was subjected to suffering and dehumanization. If Celia compared herself socially, she was at the bottom, and she was only a slave without any rights. She was expected to be obedient and remain quiet even though she may have been suffering deeply inside.Not only did society and her master label her as nothing more than a slave, her own lover labeled her a cheater, further feeding her self-concept negatively. Even though Celia was a victim, she saw herself as the criminal, and in her own defense she stated, “the Devil got into me”. She could not even say that she was being accused unjustly or that she was a victim, she could only blame an external force like the devil to explain her crime. Neither Celia nor those around her viewed her as a human being that had the right to self-defense.We can also see in the story how the development of the interpersonal relationship between her and her lover influenced her actions. Even though she despised her owner and the rapes that occurred, she never fought back. It wasn’t until her relationship George developed into a romantic one. In this relationship, Celia fell in love and trusted George. She most likely felt morally obligated to tell George what was taking place and began disclosing everything to him, including what her master was doing to her. This disclosure came at a high risk and because of this and her love for George, she listened when he demanded she no longer partakes in that ‘relationship’ which is what led to the events of the night the murder took place.As each event unfolds in the biography of Celia’s life, the author successfully communicates how societal expectations can influence our self-concept so negatively and deeply that we tend to truly believe it. He also gives a voice to a people that didn’t have one and shows how they were human beings like everyone else. He shows how an interpersonal romantic relationship, trust, and disclosure can heavily influence our actions and ultimately our destiny. In comparison to other books about the history of slaves, I believe this one offers a more personal account as opposed to only timelines and facts. Those who would benefit from this book the most are those who may feel like they have low self-esteem and low self-concept. It may help them identify the sources of which these feelings may be coming from, and this will ultimately help resolve them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent slice of history *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2010* Celia is a true story about a young African-American woman who was purchased by an elderly Missouri man to be his concubine. As a resident on his farm in her own cabin, Celia becomes romantically attached to another slave. She is then forced into a dilemma: either break off her relationship with her own and be failthful to a man of her own race or continue the master-sex slave condition. She kills her owner and is susbsequently tried, convicted, and hanged.The book covers the owner's beginning, his purchase of Celia, her conflicts, the murder and the trial with a deft hand by the author. What makes the book so outstanding is the author placing the whole story in the context of the country in the 1850s in such a way that the reader gets insights into the period. Furthermore, the author does this in a manner in a judicious manner that allows the reader to see the tragedy of Celia and 19th century dilemma of slavery in America. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great shape *by N***. on Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023* In great shape. 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