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The Women on Platform Two
The Women on Platform Two: A Novel | Laura Anthony
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In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story. Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husbands vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal. Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And shes about to meet one of them The Women on Platform Two is a haunting, powerful story of feminine resistance and resilience that reminds us all of where we startedand how far we still have to go.
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I really enjoyed the first 80% of this book! I liked both main characters and flew through it. The last 20% wasn‘t bad, just not nearly as good as the first part. And the ending seemed abrupt. But I love historical fiction and knew nothing about this matter (contraception in Ireland in the 70‘s) before hand. (33)
⭐️: 3.75/5