I didn’t even realize that I was holding my breath until I got to the Epilogue.
1946. North Carolina.
How do we know when we should speak up for others? When do we make “their” fight, our fight? How do we live with injustice? Who will stand with us?
The haves vs. the have nots. Social dictates vs. economical need. Women’s roles vs. stereotypes. “Throw away” people. A male dominated world.
A period in time marred by grief, joy, and change. Challenges to the status quo. Looking for a future different from our past. Finding the courage to speak up.
The movie “A League of Their Own” (1992) came to mind while reading this novel. There was a specific line given by Madonna’s character when the women were no longer needed. I’m sure many women at the time must have felt the same after doing their patriotic duty, heading to the factories, only to be told there was no place for them once the war ended.
“So you go back there and tell old rich Mr. Chocolate Man that he ain’t closing me down.”
Taking a stand. Making our voices heard. Changing the future for all of us.
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