many of my generation who grew up reading books Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison and White Captives, I have some weird fascination with Indian captivity narratives. But, thankfully, after years of educating myself and growing up a bit, I re-read those older books and cringe. But I still keep reading them.

This novel is modern, since it covers the situation where not all white captive women wanted to come back into the "civilized world." Bingham's book is based on one of her ancestors, and while the book reads a bit clunky in spots, it seemed it could have happened the way it is written. But is it Stockholm syndrome? Or not? Can you eventually respect someone who murdered your loved ones when you understand why?

I appreciated all the research about the daily lives of the Shawnee in 1779, and the sad depictions of shunning that happened when Margaret Erskine returned home. The family just doesn't talk about it, even when she and her son have a difficult time adjusting to being back. 2024 adult advance-readers-copies ...more Donna514 1 follower

This book was an instant draw for me after reading that the author had done research about a member of her family to write this book. Margaret was a young, white woman with a baby that was captured by Shawnee warriors in 1779 in Western Virginia. Her husband was an adventurer and wanted to move across the mountains with the idea that everything would be better for them there. The story revolves around her acclamation to living with the Shawnee clan and actually becoming to admire the people and love her life there. The story was not usual when she was ransomed by her family and returned to Virginia. I actually think that the author presented her story in a very open way that has the reader understand and appreciate Margaret's feelings and actions. I didn't feel she was the typical "white woman captive who returned home" type of character. (And I mean that in a good way) Read it and decide for yourself! Jane267 7

Taken by the Shawnee by Sallie Bingham is Historical Fiction based on the story of the author’s ancestor Margaret Erskine. Margaret’s story is set in Revolutionary War America in 1779 when Margaret is captured by Shawnee. A wonderful account of survival by a courageous woman, reminiscent of books by Thom and Eckert.
I was intrigued by this story and knew I had to read it when I saw the author’s name that is well known in my hometown of Louisville. If you love early American history this is a wonderful book to read and enjoy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I appreciate the opportunity and thank the author and publisher for allowing me to read, enjoy and review this book. 5 Stars
Lisa368 1 follower

Bingham did an amazing job telling her foremother's story but it was so hard to read I almost stopped. The infant's head getting smashed into a tree was where I almost drew the line. I was reading it for the WNBA Great Group Reads blog so I plunged ahead, and there was more misery on every page. How Margaret managed to survive watching her husband and baby murdered, nearly starving to death, and finally being shunned for surviving, I do not understand. Definitely a story of human will. Not for me. Ruth Garcia-Corrales96 1 follower

Taken by the Shawnee, by Sallie Bingham captivity no matter in what conditions is not ideal for anyone but in women in 1779 women were expected to work as hard as men and have children as many as possible. This is the story of Margaret with a newborn baby, her husband and others traveling the wilderness looking for a better place to farm in West Virginia. They are attacked by Shawnees who let her live and share her life with the tribe. Once rescue adapting back to what she had left was never fully possible. Janilyn Kocher4,187 93

This book reminds me of stories I read as a child over and over about Mary Jemison and also the book Follow the River. I inhaled those books.
It’s a compelling story and a new one, especially since two sisters, albeit separately, were abducted by the Shawnee and returned.
I would love to read the original 19 pages of the dictated manuscript of Margaret. I also wish the picture of her had been included.
I adore colonial frontier history and this one is a worthy read.
Thanks to Edelweiss and Turtle Point Press for the early read. Mary94

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