On Juneteenth

Annette Gordon-Reed

The book weaves personal memoir with historical analysis to explore the significance of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in Texas, and its broader implications for American history and racial relations. It reflects on the author's own experiences growing up in Texas and examines the complex legacy of slavery and segregation in the United States.

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The Hemingses of Monticello

An American Family

Annette Gordon-Reed

The book delves into the lives of the Hemings family, enslaved African Americans owned by Thomas Jefferson, exploring their personal history from Virginia to Paris. It examines the complex relationships within the family and with Jefferson, particularly focusing on Sally Hemings and her children, and the broader implications on American history and the institution of slavery.

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