Small Great Things

I very much enjoyed Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult which is set in New York.  A coloured midwife, Ruth, has been working at her hospital for 20 years.  She has an exemplary work record and really loves her job.  When white supremacist, Turk, and his wife have their baby Ruth is told not to touch him.  However, she is left alone with the baby, Davis, when other staff are dealing with an emergency.  Ruth takes action when Davis stops breathing in an effort to save him.  To her astonishment she is charged with murder.  The story is told by three characters, Ruth, Turk and Kennedy, Ruth's solicitor.  The author examines the issue of unconscious bias and demonstrates how it happens.  This is a well written compelling story.  Highly recommended.  5/5