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Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Take My Hand

by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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  • Apr 12, 2022, 368 pages
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  • Apr 2023, 368 pages
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  • Jill G. (Rochester Hills, MI)
    Take My Hand
    Take My Hand, touches on issues that I knew little about. I enjoyed reading this book although at times it was heart wrenching; especially when dealing with minor girls. Certain government agencies took advantage of underprivileged people; largely poor black families and minor children.

    This book would be an excellent choice for book clubs, as it provides topics that would stimulate a lively discussion. It did remind me of the book, The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks.
  • Beth W. (Savannah, GA)
    Compelling Story with a Weak Voice
    There is no doubt that the story of this landmark court case is both important and timely. Forced sterilizations are, sadly, still happening and women still struggle with having choices regarding our bodies legislated by men. But I found the storytelling in Take My Hand to be lacking. I understand that the author was trying to capture the voices of characters in various decades and stages of their lives, but it read too simplistically to fully capture my interest, and I struggled to get all the way through. I was anticipating a compelling Adult Fiction selection, but this read more like a YA, and I was disappointed.

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