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Jul 12, 2017Melissa_RA_Librarian rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In Picoult's latest novel she tackles the issue of race. Ruth, a woman who has spent her life dedicated to being a labor and delivery nurse, is shocked when she is told by her supervisor at the hospital she works for that she is not to attend to the baby of a couple who are white supremacists. While alone in the nursery the baby's heart stops and Ruth jumps into action, but won't admit that she did so to her supervisors when they arrive. Those actions lead to a legal battle which is about more than the death of one child, it is about trying racism and defeating it in our legal system. This book is full of political issues, and really makes the reader think about how different things are for Ruth and how differently she is treated because of her skin color. Picoult has never shied away from sensitive topics, and this is no exception. She tackles today's issues without flinching from the difficult parts.