<p>Solomon Northup's '12 Years A Slave' is a gripping memoir that recounts his harrowing experience as a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 19th century. Written in a straightforward and powerful prose style, the book vividly portrays the cruelty and inhumanity of the American slave system, capturing the reader's attention from start to finish. Northup's attention to detail and vivid descriptions provide valu...