"Thoroughly fascinating, opening vistas into Jefferson's life and thought that were fresh and exciting. A superbly written book, sparkling with new information and interpretation." -- Ray A. Billington "Brilliant, provocative. A biography no one interested in the man or his times should miss." -- Larry McMurtry (Washington Post Book World) "Powerful and touching. The story of an intimate life hidden from and at odds with the public life. Brodie has humanized Jefferson without in the least diminishing him.

" -- Wallace Stegner "An extraordinary human drama told with great insight, compassion, and literary skill. What history should be but seldom is." -- Page Smith.