Booker T. Washington 
The Story of My Life and Work: An Autobiography 

Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. In his book ‘ The Story of My Life and Work: An Autobiography’ he discusses life in the United States as part of the African-American community in a post-Civil War country. Including excerpts of his speeches and his upbringing, this book is an inspiration and an important part of US history.