Take My Hand

Based on a true story from 1973 about a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old sister in Montgomery, Alabama who were involuntarily sterilized. This novel tells the story from the perspective of a nurse who was involved in their care and her feelings about the girls, their family, and their medical and later legal cases; it shows how her life intersects with theirs on multiple levels. Although the subject matter is horrific, this is an excellent, moving novel which challenges the reader to think. Highly recommend