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Small Great Things
Book • 2016
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult delves into themes of race, privilege, and prejudice in America.
The story centers around Ruth Jefferson, an African-American labor and delivery nurse, who is accused of murder after a baby dies in her care.
The novel explores multiple perspectives, including Ruth's, her public defender Kennedy McQuarrie, and the white supremacist father of the baby, Turk Bauer.
Through their narratives, Picoult challenges readers to confront their own biases and societal assumptions.
The story centers around Ruth Jefferson, an African-American labor and delivery nurse, who is accused of murder after a baby dies in her care.
The novel explores multiple perspectives, including Ruth's, her public defender Kennedy McQuarrie, and the white supremacist father of the baby, Turk Bauer.
Through their narratives, Picoult challenges readers to confront their own biases and societal assumptions.
