The Hemingses of Monticello

This book is a comprehensive and scholarly work that delves into the lives of the Hemings family, who were enslaved at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

Annette Gordon-Reed reconstructs the intricate and often fraught relationships between the Hemingses and Jefferson, providing a detailed historical context and challenging previous narratives.

The book won the National Book Award and is praised for its extensive research and nuanced portrayal of the Hemings family's experiences.