Wow. I'm not even sure where to start. This book was compelling from start to finish, and that was even before I learned from the author's note that the Great Stork Derby was an actual event in history. Caroline Lea is a force to be reckoned with. She has managed to take a wildly bizarre event in Canadian history and weave together a complex story filled with controversial topics that are relevant even today. I'm honestly still unpacking it all...
This novel speaks to the heart of ALL women and recognizes the vast difference in feelings, beliefs, and opinions held by us all. The author lays bare the struggle we all have, in different ways, of understanding our personal role in this life: some women have a strong desire to bear children, some have none at all, and some have no choice in the matter. It is certainly a novel that makes the reader think beyond one's own experience, and therefore, it encourages empathy. That, my friends, as I've said before, is what life is all about, in my humble opinion.
Read 2/14/23
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