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Summary - Necessary Lies: Based On The Book By Diane Chamberlain

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Duration: 24min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

SUMMARY

NECESSARY LIES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DIANE CHAMBERLAIN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Jane's Struggle

The Bond Between Jane and Ivy

Family Secrets and Conflicts

Ivy's Decision

The Threat of Sterilization

The Arrest

A Runaway and A Search

The Aftermath

The Hearing

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain is a poignant historical novel set in 1960s North Carolina, exploring the dark legacy of the state's Eugenics Program. The story follows Jane Forrester, a social worker assigned to the case of Ivy Hart, a young woman from a poor tobacco-farming family. Jane faces a moral dilemma as Ivy’s life is shaped by forced sterilization and other injustices. The novel tackles themes of systemic control, social inequality, personal sacrifice, and the impact of historical policies on individuals. It delves into the emotional conflicts between professional duty and personal compassion.

Release date

Audiobook: 10 January 2025