Tacey R. (Taceyscot) reviewed Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family on + 13 more book reviews
The controversy over the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his African American slave Sally Hemings has raged for generations. Shannon Lanier, a 20-year-old descendant of Jefferson and Hemings, was inspired to delve deeper into the debate after attending the Monticello Association's yearly meeting in 1999. On the heels of the discovery through DNA evidence of a link between Jefferson and Hemings, excitement was running high at Jefferson's famous homestead. Lanier, who is black, encountered Jeffersons who embraced him, and those who wouldn't even shake his hand. He met Hemingses who looked as white as Jeffersons, Jeffersons who refused to acknowledge the scientific evidence, and Hemingses who were angry at having to prove their lineage.
Leslie L. (genealogygeek) reviewed Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family on + 47 more book reviews
Bought it without realizing it was "juvenile literature" and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this wonderful book regardless of its intended audience. So good to hear from so many Jefferson descendants of all colors!!
