Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Set in 1973 Alabama, the novel follows Civil Townsend, a young Black nurse who becomes deeply involved in the lives of two young sisters, India and Erica Williams, after discovering they have been subjected to a forced sterilization program. As Civil fights to protect the girls and seek justice, she confronts systemic racism and the ethical dilemmas of her profession, while also reflecting on her own past and the broader implications of her actions. The story explores themes of social justice, personal responsibility, and the impact of historical injustices on individual lives.
- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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