Buffalo Soldier

What does it mean to be free?

This book contains the true horrors of the American Civil War, racism and discrimination, however, it shows compassion and moreover, freedom. Some may be cowards, some may die, but not Charley. For her, army life is harder, much harder for she must keep her identity a secret. They can never find out she is a woman! I found this book confusing initially, however, very interesting as it is written from a young slave's point of view. Buffalo Soldier presents us with a different way of thinking as we are able to learn and understand how racism became such a big part of the earlier population. Buffalo Soldier presents things how they are and does not sugar coat anything and can be very brutally realistic at times, explaining the harsh treatment of black people. I feel I have learnt things from this book, and

understood things better.

I would recommend this book to someone who would enjoy an interesting, often brutal, mind

opening read with the opportunity to learn more in depth about the discrimination of black people during that time, racism and the Civil War.

Definitely worth the read, however, definitely a 12+