The subject matter of this novel had so much potential but unfortunately fell short for me.
It's the 1970's and Ginny Richardson gives birth to her 2nd child, a daughter named Lucy, who was born with Down syndrome. Lucy is taken away to a "school" as Ginny is under heavy sedation by the recommendation of her FIL, who also happens to be a rich lawyer and sees Lucy as a "tarnish" to the family image.
Fast forward 2 years and Ginny decides to visit Lucy after her friend informs her of a newspaper investigation into the horrendous treatment of the patients (toilet drinking, worms, lice, serious atrocities). Ginny decides to go on the run with Lucy, her friend Marsha and young son, Peyton.
The story wraps up with a semi-happy ending and not much substance in-between. I found the plot to be a little absurd in behavior and lack of insight to the facility which could have been an opportunity to educate readers on some history.
It's the 1970's and Ginny Richardson gives birth to her 2nd child, a daughter named Lucy, who was born with Down syndrome. Lucy is taken away to a "school" as Ginny is under heavy sedation by the recommendation of her FIL, who also happens to be a rich lawyer and sees Lucy as a "tarnish" to the family image.
Fast forward 2 years and Ginny decides to visit Lucy after her friend informs her of a newspaper investigation into the horrendous treatment of the patients (toilet drinking, worms, lice, serious atrocities). Ginny decides to go on the run with Lucy, her friend Marsha and young son, Peyton.
The story wraps up with a semi-happy ending and not much substance in-between. I found the plot to be a little absurd in behavior and lack of insight to the facility which could have been an opportunity to educate readers on some history.
