Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a full year for $79. Book Description Shannon Lanier is sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson. He is also black. How is this possible? Shannon and his family are the result of Thomas Jefferson's union with his slave mistress, Sally Hemings. Two hundred years later, the facts are still in dispute. Jefferson's Children is the story of Shannon's travels across the country to meet his relatives from both sides of the family. The interviews and photographs contained paint a fascinating and complicated picture of a family that represents the larger family of America. Shannon Lanier is sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson. He is also black. How is this possible? Shannon and his family are the result of Thomas Jefferson's union with his slave mistress, Sally Hemings. Two hundred years later, the facts are still in dispute. Jefferson's Children is the story of Shannon's travels across the country to meet his relatives from both sides of the family. The interviews and photographs contained paint a fascinating and complicated picture of a family that represents the larger family of America. Special Offers and Product Promotions Giving this item as a gift? If Amazon.com is the seller, we can wrap it for you for the special price of $2.99. Just choose