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Advised in two alternating narratives sure by a surprising parallel of points akin to reproductive rights and society’s expectations of ladies and moms, Counting Backwards is a compelling reminder that progress is never a straight line and at all times hard-won. “Erin Brockovich for our occasions.” (Jill Santopolo, New York Instances bestselling writer)
New York, 2022. Jessa Gidney is attempting to have it all–a high-powered authorized profession, a significant marriage, and hopefully, someday, a toddler. However when her skilled ambitions come up quick and Jessa finds herself at a turning level, she leans into her household’s historical past of activism by taking up professional bono work at a close-by detention middle. There she meets Isobel Perez–a younger mom preventing to stick with her daughter–but as she will get to know Isobel, an unsettling revelation about Isobel’s well being leads Jessa to uncover a horrifying sample of medical malpractice inside the detention facility. One which shockingly has ties to her circle of relatives.
Virginia, 1927. Carrie Buck is an bizarre younger girl within the middle of a rare authorized battle on the forefront of the American eugenics dialog. From a poor household, she was solely six years outdated when she first turned a ward of the state. Uneducated and with none help, she spends her youth dreaming a few totally different future–one separate from her exploitative foster family–unknowing of the ripples her small, nation life could have on a complete nation.
As Jessa works to assemble a case in opposition to the jail and the crimes she believes are being dedicated there, she discovers the landmark Supreme Court docket case involving Carrie Buck with shockingly related implications to the one earlier than her now. Her connection to the case, nonetheless, is deeper and rather more private than she ever knew–sending her down new paths that may go away her perpetually modified and decided to battle for these ladies, irrespective of the fee.
“. . . a riveting, compelling story–but it is also an vital one, reminding us that historical past’s darkest facets can echo ahead into our current day and that there’s a lot work left to do within the battle for freedom and equality.”—Kelly Rimmer, New York Instances bestselling writer of The German Spouse.
From the Writer
ASIN : B0D8VMSVM7
Writer : Harper Muse
Accessibility : Study extra
Publication date : March 11, 2025
Language : English
File dimension : 1.6 MB
Simultaneous system utilization : As much as 5 simultaneous units, per writer limits
Display screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Phrase Sensible : Enabled
Print size : 336 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1400347315
Web page Flip : Enabled
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Prospects reward the novel’s compelling dual-timelines narrative and discover it not possible to place down. The ebook is fantastically written and deeply informative, with a relatable protagonist that explores the complexities of trauma. Prospects respect its thought-provoking nature, with one evaluate noting the way it infuses the story with hope and humanity, whereas one other highlights its exploration of reproductive rights.
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