Books Like Small Great Things

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Small Great Things
Jodi Picoult
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Small Great Things

by Jodi Picoult

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Race relationsAfrican American nursesCriminal defense lawyersRacismFictionAfrican americans, fiction

"A woman and her husband admitted to a hospital to have a baby requests that their nurse be reassigned - they are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is black, to touch their baby.

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'Small Great Things' by Jodi Picoult delves into complex themes of race, justice, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a racially charged environment. The recommended books explore similar themes through various lenses, including healthcare, legal drama, and social impact fiction.

Race Relations and Social Justice

This cluster focuses on the themes of race, prejudice, and social justice, similar to the core issues presented in 'Small Great Things'.

RaceSocial JusticePrejudice

The Hate U Give

by Angie Thomas

Race relationsSocial justice

Explores racial tensions and the impact of police violence on a young African American girl, resonating with the themes of race and justice.

127

Just Mercy

by Bryan Stevenson

RacismCriminal justice

A powerful memoir about the fight against racial injustice in the legal system, paralleling the legal themes in Picoult's work.

150

Nursing and Healthcare Perspectives

This cluster highlights the experiences of healthcare professionals, particularly in racially charged environments, akin to Ruth's story.

HealthcareNursingRacial dynamics
The Language of Kindness
Christina Macfarlane
Cover of The Language of Kindness by Christina Macfarlane

The Language of Kindness

by Christina Macfarlane

NursingHealthcare

A memoir that reflects on the compassion and challenges faced by nurses, echoing Ruth's experiences in a racially tense setting.

357

When Breath Becomes Air

by Paul Kalanithi

HealthcareLife and death

A poignant reflection on life and death from a neurosurgeon's perspective, touching on the human side of healthcare.

380

Legal Drama and Moral Dilemmas

This cluster emphasizes the courtroom drama and ethical challenges faced by characters, similar to the legal battles in 'Small Great Things'.

Legal dramaEthicsCourtroom

A Time to Kill

by John Grisham

Legal dramaRacism

A gripping legal thriller that tackles race and justice in the courtroom, mirroring the legal themes in Picoult's narrative.

287
The Good Wife
The Good Wife Writers
Cover of The Good Wife by The Good Wife Writers

The Good Wife

by The Good Wife Writers

Legal dramaEthics

A collection of stories from the acclaimed TV series that explores legal and ethical dilemmas, resonating with the courtroom aspects of Picoult's work.

310

Fiction with Social Impact

This cluster includes novels that address significant social issues through compelling narratives, similar to Picoult's storytelling style.

Social issuesFictionImpact

The Help

by Kathryn Stockett

RacismSocial justice

A story about African American maids in the 1960s South, addressing themes of racism and social justice, akin to the societal critiques in Picoult's work.

217

Homegoing

by Yaa Gyasi

RaceHistory

A multi-generational saga that explores the legacy of slavery and its impact on identity, resonating with the themes of race and history in Picoult's novel.

240

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