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Book Review of Necessary Lies

Necessary Lies
Necessary Lies
Author: Diane Chamberlain
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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I loved this book! I was not aware of the practice of sterilizing women back in the 50's & 60's in some states just because they lived in poverty and were "feeble minded" or whatever other excuse the social workers could conjure up. What an emotional issue this was. This author draws you into the world of her characters and lets you see what's happening as if you were living it with them. I could not wait to read more of this story every time I was away from it. I highly recommend.
I'm so glad I ignored the low star rating the first few reviewers gave this book. This one will be a hit the more people who read it.