The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson
Set against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis, this poignant narrative follows Ruth Tuttle, an Ivy League-educated Black engineer, as she returns to her struggling Indiana hometown to confront the secrets of her past. As Ruth grapples with the decision to reveal the truth about the son she gave up for adoption, she encounters Midnight, a young white boy with his own set of challenges. Their unexpected friendship unravels layers of racial and social tensions, exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of choices made in the name of love and survival.
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- 2021
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