Born into a family of slaves, Frederick Douglass educated himself through sheer determination. His unconquered will to triumph over his circumstances makes his one of America’s best and most unlikely success stories. Douglass’ own account of his journey from slave to one of America’s great statesmen, writers, and orators is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Interest Level: AD ATOS Book Level: 9.1 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 22 AR Quiz: 50677EN.