"Taking Liberty"

This book tells the story of Oney Judge, a slave at Mt. Vernon.  Oney is not called a slave.  She is referred to as a servant and holds a position of influence and respect.  She is Martha Washington's closest confidante, and for all intents and purposes, is treated as a member of the family.  Slowly, however, Oney begins to realize the truth.  She is a slave.  Now she must make a choice.  Does she say with the family who has loved and cared for her or does she take her liberty into her own hands.  Taking Liberty is the extraordinary true story of one young woman's struggle to take what is rightfully hers - her freedom.

Paperback.  260 pages.