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Small Great Things

Jodi Picoult

Start date: February 1, 2017

Finish date: February 28, 2017

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~2017 Monthly Book Discussions~

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Dec 20, 2016 Kelly rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2016-completed-reads

Another book that makes your brain twist and turn and just when you think you got it, you find out eh, maybe not so much. I am keeping this review short because I am using one finger instead of the comfort of a keyboard but this is a must read, must co b sider and must talk about with your book club and/or friends. For me, the endin dropped off a little too quick and predictable but I'm not sure what else I would expect. Its a good easy read and a conversation starter fer sher. I love this autho ...more

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Jan 03, 2022 Meg rated it it was amazing

AMAZING!!!

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Oct 28, 2016 Barbara rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017-reading-challenge-discussion

A white couple, Turk & Brittany, come into the hospital to deliver a baby. Ruth a nurse of 20 yrs. is in the room and told not to touch their baby, because the couple is racist. While working one evening at the hospital there is an emergency the other nurses on duty have to attend to. Ruth is left alone to watch over the baby while they are gone. The baby goes into distress. Ruth has to make a decision of whether or not to help the baby, or do what she has been told and never touch the baby. Eit ...more

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Oct 13, 2016 Peggie rated it it was amazing

Timely, thought provoking. Jodi Picoult has given word to some of my thoughts, as a woman of color.

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Mar 11, 2019 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-5-stars, audio

Author researched and worked on this book for years and it shows. A tough topic to write about - this book opened my eyes to things I take for granted. Can see this being a great pick for my bookclub. The author wanted her readers to become more racially aware. Mission accomplished. Book is told from different perspectives. Loved the audio narration.

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