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Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings
Author: Barbara Chase-Riboud
WINNER OF THE KAFKA PRIZE FOR BEST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN WOMAN — "One of the great American stories . . . . Gives new luster to the words 'historical novel' . . . Vastly enjoyable." -- The New York Times — "Exquisitely crafted . . . . A sensitive life study of a truly exceptional woman: complex, courageous, irresistibly attractive, . . . elegantly ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380486861
ISBN-10: 0380486865
Publication Date: 4/1988
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Avon Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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thameslink avatar reviewed Sally Hemings on + 723 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have read this book at least 4 times over the years and enjoyed it each and every time. Interesting bit of history, very well written. Highly recommend.
Madelene avatar reviewed Sally Hemings on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First noticed this book while working at the library. Read it and loved it and the sequel The President's Daughter was excellent as well. Told in a way that you can really zone into the book. An easy flowing read with quotes at the beginning of each chapter from said individuals in the book. Since they recently in past years have done tests proving that this relationship did in fact happen I think the author captured what Young sally at 15 pregnant but free on french soil would have had to felt to return back into slavery willingly.
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