The Girls Who Went Away
The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade
by:
Ann Fessler
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book uncovers the experiences of young women who were forced to give up their babies for adoption between the 1940s and 1970s due to societal pressures and the stigma surrounding unwed motherhood. It compiles personal interviews and research to reveal the emotional trauma and lifelong impact these women endured after being coerced into surrendering their children.
Key points:
1. Stigma: The book discusses societal pressure and shame faced by unmarried pregnant women before Roe v. Wade, who were often forced to give up their children for adoption.
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