Sally Hemings: An American Scandal: The Struggle to Tell the Controversial True Story

by Tina Andrews, Thelma Wills Foote

A captivating mix of history, biography, and entertainment, this is a behind-the-scenes account from the writer and producer of the acclaimed CBS miniseries about Sally Hemings, the slave mistress of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Taking 16 years to write and produce, this book chronicles the extensive research conducted, including the shocking DNA discovery that Jefferson fathered a child with Hemings, as well as the responsibilities involved with producing this controversial tale. Also included is the full screenplay for the miniseries.

Genres: Nonfiction

273 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Rita]

I watched the screen play version from Netflix yesterday- cannot wait to read the book. Visited Monticello last year- what an amazing place, but what a sad ending for such a great man's life.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting topic. The book is very clinical in its examination of the facts surrounding this topic.

[Cindy]

A new twist on Jefferson's life.