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Take My Hand

By: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Narrated by: Lauren J. Daggett
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AS SEEN ON BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS

Montgomery, Alabama. 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend has big plans to make a difference in her community. She wants to help women make their own choices for their lives and bodies.

But when her first week on the job takes her down a dusty country road to a tumbledown cabin and into the heart of the Williams family, Civil learns there is more to her new role than she bargained for. Neither of the two young sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling their welfare benefits, that's reason enough to have them on birth control. When Civil discovers a terrible injustice, she must choose between carrying out instructions or following her heart and decides to risk everything to stand up for what is right.

Inspired by true events and a shocking chapter of recent history, Take My Hand is a novel that will open your eyes and break your heart. An unforgettable story about love and courage, it is also a timely and uplifting reminder that one person can change the world.

©2022 Dolen Perkins-Valdez (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medical United States World Literature Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Tear-jerking Alabama

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Critic reviews

"Shot through with spirit and hope, it's one hell of a book." (Stylist, Books You Can't Miss in 2022)
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This reads more like non fiction and is probably more interesting to nurses and social workers involved in this area. Also readers interested in US history and in ethical issues generally

Essential listening for HCPs involved in women’s health

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A 10 out of 10 from me. loved the story, loved the characters. A beautiful book which stayed with me for weeks after I finished it

10 out of 10

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Prompts discussions about medical ethics and racism which are told through a wonderful heart felt story. The moral and ethical injustice remains salient today with governments and organisations refusing to accept culpability.

Brilliant and Shocking

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Great book- story is enlightening to what recent history can tell us. Great narration too- highly recommend.

Powerful

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interesting story which really made you consider the injustice of race and disability. even till this day.

thought provoking

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