Sally Hemings by Barbara Chase-Riboud
Sally Hemings

Barbara Chase-Riboud

Sally Hemings

Barbara Chase-Riboud

384 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction historical informative inspiring slow-paced
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This story, based on historical fact recreates the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings, who bore him seven children. Visited by a census-taker in 1831, 60-year-old Sally is encouraged to recount her past.

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Moods

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emotional: 100%

informative: 50%

reflective: 50%

sad: 50%


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Character

Strong character development?

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Complicated

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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Complicated

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