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Based on true events during post-segregation America, this story explores what being poor and black in the American South meant to the desperate women who sought help from the government. The novel also explores the depth of morality when we believe we are doing the right thing for others. Heads of organizations weaponized poverty and illiteracy to perform what was called Mississippi Appendectomies, or routine sterilizations on women of color across America, often destitute.
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What a book this was!!! No words
Mar 01, 2022
Shae
marked it as to-read
May 19, 2022
bobbie bonte
marked it as to-read
Dec 14, 2022
Sheli
marked it as to-read
