Book Review: Keeping Lucy

Book Review: Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood 

This book was heart-wrenching. It was the kind of story that will make any parent stop in their tracks and be awe-struck by the pain that Ginny Richardson has to endure and that's all within just the first few chapters. It's about a mother whose daughter, born with Down's Syndrome, is taken from her against her will and put into a home. It's 1969 and no one understood the gravity of their decisions in regards to those born with developmental disabilities. When Lucy is taken from her, Ginny is devastated but she’s at the mercy of her husband, who convinces her it’s best to let their daughter go. When she hears of terrible conditions at the home they've placed their daughter in, she decides nothing can stand between a mother and her daughter, no matter the cost. This book is based on true stories from a home for disable children that existed in the 1960s and the fact that it's based on things that may have actually happened make it that much more poignant. Ginny's devotion to her husband is challenged, her bravery is tested and everyone she has ever trusted is going to be put into question, but nothing is a match to her sheer determination when she decides that she will get her daughter back. It was a very fast read, it did get a little long when the author brought in many extra characters but that didn't take anything away from the center of the story, thankfully. I definitely recommend it! This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review but all opinions are my own. Keeping Lucy will be published in August 2019. I received an Advanced Review Copy from St. Martins Press in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.