So informative.

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    • March 15, 2024 at 4:53 pm #2590
      Lori Baucom
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        I loved learning about this crazy time when the U.S. still had leper colonies. I did not realize that was still happening in the 1920s. Fictional stuff was intermixed well with the factual information.

      • March 17, 2024 at 7:26 am #2601
        Susana
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          A crazy pocket of history! I enjoyed this book more than I anticipated and I think is because the changes the main character goes through. Great book!

        • March 21, 2024 at 12:11 pm #2611
          Marcy
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            @badgergrad77

            I agree! When I think of leprosy, I think of medieval times, not the 20th century. I love books that inspire me to research more about a topic. I was also happy to see Mirielle grow so much over the course of the book, because I found her a bit irritating at the beginning.

            • April 1, 2024 at 10:43 am #2629
              Patty Carroll
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                I agree. At first I didn’t think I was going to like it, but as Mirielle developed, I came to really admire her. I had no idea that leprosy existed in the US in the 20th century to the extent described in this book.

            • March 27, 2024 at 6:08 pm #2620
              Pam Fleming
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                @pamf

                I was glad to see Mirielle change.  Especially when she decided to go to work helping others.  I did do some research as well.  One thing I enjoy about reading historical fiction is the idea to do research about the topic.

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