Looking For to View The Lies They Told
by Ellen Marie Wiseman
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Overview
In rural 1930s Virginia, a young immigrant mother fights for her dignity and those she loves against America’s rising eugenics movement – when widespread support for policies of prejudice drove imprisonment and forced sterilizations based on class, race, disability, education, and country of origin – in this tragic and uplifting novel of social injustice, survival, and hope for readers of Susan Meissner, Kristin Hannah, and Christina Baker Kline. When Lena Conti—a young, unwed mother—sees immigrant families being forcibly separated on Ellis Island, she vows not to let the officers take her two-year old daughter. But the inspection process is more rigorous than she imagined, and she is... The author’s use of language contributes significantly to the book’s appeal. Sentences flow smoothly, making the text easy to read while still conveying nuance. This stylistic clarity supports immersion, allowing readers to focus on the story rather than struggle with comprehension. Many readers find the book appealing because it respects their intelligence. Rather than explaining every detail explicitly, the author allows meaning to emerge organically. This approach creates a more interactive and rewarding reading experience.
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