Surrender by Marylee MacDonald is an emotionally wrought memoir of the hard choices a woman is forced into when she accidentally becomes pregnant out of wedlock. MacDonald writes poignantly about her personal experiences and shares many nuggets of wisdom, though what was most striking about MacDonald's account is that it is not a unique one. During the 1970s, women in similar circumstances were often sent away and forced to give their infants up for adoption, thereby causing irreparable harm to both mother and child. If anything, MacDonald's memoir highlights the importance of providing women with essential support and resources such as birth control and sexual health care.
Note: my review is based on the 'First Look' excerpt provided by BookishFirst and not the complete book. Surrender will be available in stores on November 19, 2020.
Note: my review is based on the 'First Look' excerpt provided by BookishFirst and not the complete book. Surrender will be available in stores on November 19, 2020.