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Title: Rubbish
Review: In the late 60s through the 80s, it was very common for historians, filmmakers, and authors to make the founding fathers look like demigods. But, in recent years, people have finally realized that the presidents were HUMAN and did things that we did not expect.The truth is, this book follows in the line of thinking that Jefferson was a demigod and that he could do no wrong. The evidence is overwhelming that 6 children resulted from the Jefferson-Hemings union. I say this as a Jefferson scholar, having written numerous research papers on the subject, including a masters' thesis (where this book was used as a source).What is really comes down to is what you believe. The evidence is there. And personally, I don't think it made Jefferson any less impressive as an inventor, writer, and president. If you're interested in learning more, read any of Annette Gordon-Reed's work. And read the DNA report for yourself, available on the Thomas Jefferson Foundation website.
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