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Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical novel fictionalizes involuntary sterilizations

May 5, 2022 · 7m
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  • Dolen Perkins-Valdez's novel 'Take My Hand' fictionalizes forced sterilizations.
  • Inspired by the Relf sisters case, it explores historical 'silences'.
  • The story is told from a nurse's perspective, discussing birth control's impact.

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Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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