Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave by Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Erica Armstrong Dunbar discusses her book "Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge" (Atria Books/Simon & Schuster). Michele Norris, Director, The Bridge at the Aspen Institute, and Founding Director, The Race Card Project, moderates the conversation.

This book talk was presented by the Aspen Institute Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series.

Erica Armstrong Dunbar is the Charles and Mary Beard Professor of History at Rutgers University.

[jeankroeber]

I am in the middle of this book now, and loving it. I am amazed at all I hadn't known about Martha and George Washington but learning about Ona Judge, was thrilling. What strength and courage -- to escape from the Washington household then in Philadelphia without knowing how to read or write. This is a book that should become required reading for high school students but it is a book for everyone interested in American history and our unsavory and cruel past with slavery. Thank you so much, Professor Dunbar, for writing this truly exceptional book..

[aaronwalker]

Excellent retelling of history Dr. Dunbar. Thank you for providing details on the humanity of some enslaved people in America.

[omarmuhammad]

We need more books about slaves and slavery in general the abduction the journey etc

[katakhresis]

Her name was obviously Ione, since it was typical of slave owners to give their slaves Greek names.