My Name is Ona Judge

Excellent riveting historical novel, I could feel the inner most desire of Ona to be free. Even in the mist of the most powerful family in the United States, she was alone, unloved and unappreciated. But like Tessa, she had the strength of a lion when it came to gaining her freedom and your true self.

Really good book about Ona Judge, a slave for George Washington's household. The hardships and abuse that Ona and her family and friends endured is so sad. Present day Tessa has found Ona's diary and the stories are so rich. Great book that brings the horrendous acts done to black Americans that should never be forgotten.

The inhumanity of slavery and the drive and hope of a better life is front and center in the story. The ignorance of well-meaning slave owners who haven't got a clue what its like to be looked at as property is driven home as well. Good read for the historical fiction reader.

One of my favorite authors...Ms. Suzette Harrison did NOT disappoint with My Name is Ona Judge. The story of Ona and her life with the Washington family was heartbreaking, thrilling and brought with it a sense of pride because of the STRENGTH my people had while enduring the hardships they faced. This was a Historical Fiction/Romance novel all in one! Bravo to Ms. Harrison!

I couldn't put this book down! How it went back and forth between the lives of Ona and Tess. I am a history buff and from Virginia. It would be awesome if Ms. Harrison would write a book about Sally Hemmings who had children with Thomas Jefferson.