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A review by jessies
The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church, Meagan Church
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
NetGalley ARC Audio
When Lorraine gets pregnant in 1960's North Carolina, her college bound boyfriend is less than helpful and her parents are horrified. She is sent to a home for unwed mothers to finish her pregnancy.
Lorraine is an ambitious girl, and being away for most of her senior year puts a wrench in her college plans. She goes in to the home hopeful that she can continue her education. What she finds is a sad, lonely place where she must take homemaking classes. She bonds with her two roommates and goes to the library. With the help of a young librarian she is able to study for her GED.
She is also faced with an impossible decision, will she give her baby up for adoption. Her struggle in this respect was very relatable. We also hear from other characters such as Lorraine's parents, her useless boyfriend, a high school friend, the social worker at the home and the friendly librarian.
If you would like more information about these homes you should read the girls who went away by Ann Fessler.
When Lorraine gets pregnant in 1960's North Carolina, her college bound boyfriend is less than helpful and her parents are horrified. She is sent to a home for unwed mothers to finish her pregnancy.
Lorraine is an ambitious girl, and being away for most of her senior year puts a wrench in her college plans. She goes in to the home hopeful that she can continue her education. What she finds is a sad, lonely place where she must take homemaking classes. She bonds with her two roommates and goes to the library. With the help of a young librarian she is able to study for her GED.
She is also faced with an impossible decision, will she give her baby up for adoption. Her struggle in this respect was very relatable. We also hear from other characters such as Lorraine's parents, her useless boyfriend, a high school friend, the social worker at the home and the friendly librarian.
If you would like more information about these homes you should read the girls who went away by Ann Fessler.