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The Family Roe: An American Story
National Book · 2021 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction | 2021 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Joshua Prager spent years tracking down Norma McCorvey — the Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade — and her three children she gave up for adoption, as well as the lawyers who argued the case and the activists on both sides. A deeply reported biography of a landmark legal case and the people caught inside it. Shortlisted for the NBCC Award.
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