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Across a Broken Shore | Amy Trueblood

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In 1936 San Francisco, eighteen-year-old Willa MacCarthy is bound for the convent. But when she discovers her love of medicine, she will defy her family and work with a female doctor to care for those building the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Across a Broken Shore | Amy Trueblood

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This is a historical fiction book set in San Francisco during the Great Depression and the building of the Golden Gate Bridge about a girl from an Irish-Catholic family who dreams of beings physician even though her parents want her to be a nun. A real mouthful I know, but also a stunningly under appreciated book. I felt with Willa as she went between lying to her parents and helping others. I just wish there was a sequel in Cara‘s perspective.5⭐️

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Across a Broken Shore | Amy Trueblood

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Set in the Great Depression in San Francisco, Willa McCarthy grows up watching the building of the golden gate bridge in the shadow of her four older brothers and a tragic family secret. Living with a strict Irish Catholic family she is the ever dutiful and obedient daughter who will promise her life to the church to fulfill a family tradition. ****rest of review in comments****

Jenken1998 That is until she stumbles upon another career path that leaves her questioning her beliefs, values and own desires. Will Willa risk losing her family and everything she has ever known to follow her possible true calling? I enjoyed this quick read with well developed characters, bits of history and a satisfying ending. Thanks #netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Pub date November 2019 5y

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