C's Reviews > Libertie

Black lady doctors existed before the Civil War?!?! The strength that must have taken - I'm in awe. I'm assuming this book takes place before the Civil War, as the time is vague. I'm only guessing on the time, as much is vague in this book. But wow would I love to read the book about a black woman doctor pre-Civil War -- sadly that is Libertie's mother and Libertie herself is focused on here and is much more wishy-washy. Or else she is following the instructions and dreams of what her mother wants her to do before she decides otherwise. Therefore, the book itself seemed to make weird narrative shifts that I didn't completely understand. Briefly mentioning interesting events or topics I wish had been explored more. Mainly, I wish Greenidge had instead focused the book fully on an early black woman doctor - that would have been amazing.
*Book #120/304 I have read of the shortlisted Morning News Tournament of Books competitors

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