The Mothers is by Brit Bennett. A wonderfully written work of multi-cultural realistic fiction. Nadia Turner was looking forward to college and a chance to live her own life finally. Then towards the end of her time in high school, she finds herself pregnant; the father is the son of her church pastor. Luke pays for the abortion, even though he really wants the baby. Nadia and Luke part ways, but the secret they carry shapes the rest of their lives. The story is told by a "Greek chorus" of church ladies, and is a brilliant debut novel.
Ratings: 12th grade - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).
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