Elizabeth Cobbs is the New York Times best-selling author of, "The Hamilton Affair." In addition to being a novelist, the San Diego native is also a historian and documentary filmmaker. Cobbs latest work gives an account of Harriet Tubman's life in a way many have never heard. Her novel "The Tubman Command" chronicles Tubman's life as a Union spy during the Civil War and a freedom fighter for all.
"She's an outstanding American patriot. She's part of all of us. She worked for all of us to make this country a better place," Cobbs said.
Writing this novel also moved Cobbs to get involved with efforts to put Tubman's face on the $20 bill. In an interview on Midday Edition Cobbs talks about why she thinks it is so important Americans know Tubman's story and see her face on the $20 bill.
Cobbs will be speaking about her book Tuesday night at Warwicks at 7:30pm.
