Washington wrote this autobiography to express his suffering, poverty and mistreatment. Washington demonstrated that with sacrifice, you can speed up in life. He felt that a man's character was built on the walls he overcame before achieving his goal. My research focused on the major issues and accomplishments he faced. Yes, he was called Uncle Tom, but he pursued his goals nonetheless. One of its ideologies is forgiveness and letting go of the past. The overall vibe of Up from Slavery is uplifting and emphasizes optimism. He accomplished a lot in his life; its greatest contribution to the South is Tuskegee University. Black people would be granted civil and political rights after gaining knowledge. There are people who struggle against incredible odds to better themselves through education. Some are single mothers like me, worrying not only about their final grade, but also about their child's daily needs. This will not be an easy road for us, we will have setbacks along the way. Booker T. Washington knew that Up from Slavery is an inspiring journey from rags to