A Must Read

I just finished reading Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. I am a huge Picoult fan and this book definitely fits in there as a favorite.  It was one of those books that I wanted to get to the end to find out what happened, but I didn't want the book to end because I felt so connected to the characters.

Ruth has worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 20 years.  During a regular shift, Ruth gets removed from a patient because she is African American.  The next day she is left alone with the infant and he goes into cardiac arrest.  Ruth is unsure of what to do because she has strict orders not to touch the baby.  Since she hesitates, Ruth is charged with a very serious crime and must plead her case in court.  She is assigned a public defender, Kennedy, who has never tried a big case like this before.  As the trial moves forward, Ruth and Kennedy must gain each other's trust and learn that their beliefs might not always be right.

What I like most about Picoult's books is that she tries to tell every side of the story.  In this book we get to hear Ruth's story (labor and delivery nurse), Turk's story (the dad of the infant), and Kennedy (Ruth's lawyer).  Being able to see into all sides of a story really puts a unique twist on the plot.

I feel that Picoult always puts a lot of time researching her topics and trying to make the story as real as possible.

I give this book 5 STARS.