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Вspirеd by real events, this emotional and deeply moving novel tells the story of a black nurse who strives for justice for her patients in the American South. It's 1973 in Alabama, and Civil Townsend, a newly graduated nurse, has big plans. She dreams of changing the world for the better. In a birth control clinic, she aims to help women take control of their bodies and lives. Civil sets off to visit her first patients, and the dusty country road leads her to a rundown shack where Erika and India live. To her horror, Civil discovers that her patients are children - only eleven and thirteen years old. They have never even kissed a boy, but because they are black and poor, the white officials from social services believe they are ready to bear children and therefore need preventative measures. Civil decides to fight against this injustice, and it seems like she is succeeding. She fundamentally changes the lives of the girls, their father, and their grandmother, but... tragedy still strikes them. Decades later, highly respected Dr. Civil Townsend is ready for retirement, hoping to find peace and leave the past behind. However, there are people and stories that refuse to be forgotten. They cannot be ignored.
Dive into this gripping narrative of love, resilience, and the undeniable human strength to overcome adversity. Explore the depths of Civil's character as she battles against an unjust system and fights for the rights of her patients. Experience the pain and triumphs of the Townsend family as they navigate through life's challenges. This poignant tale will stay with you long after you turn the last page, reminding you that some stories are meant to be remembered - no matter how hard we try to forget.
Dive into this gripping narrative of love, resilience, and the undeniable human strength to overcome adversity. Explore the depths of Civil's character as she battles against an unjust system and fights for the rights of her patients. Experience the pain and triumphs of the Townsend family as they navigate through life's challenges. This poignant tale will stay with you long after you turn the last page, reminding you that some stories are meant to be remembered - no matter how hard we try to forget.
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