Have you ever read a heartbreaking tale that just changes your perspective and fills you with empathy and compassion for people you have never met? Well, if not - this is that book. The details paint a clear picture of that time and the brokenness of humanity. It shines a light that we as a society are currently not doing much better despite looking back and being able to see a little clearer the pain that came with those choices. You feel for all parties involved - the mothers, the babies. And yet there is hope. It starts as a glimmer and yet the story does not leave you cold and sad, but is mixed with wonder and life. The story makes you feel like you are right there with the people - the same fears, dread, and pain - the same heartache and hope swirled together in the complexity of life. This is a book to treasure, to read multiple times, and process as you go.