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After testifying at an infanticide trial, ana is forced to reveal a dark secret from her past, but continues to hide an even more sinister one. I was immediately drawn in by the descriptions of the world, and felt like i was right there with the characters. Woman of a thousand faces written by by doug mcclelland. Eleanor parker sapia, author author, a decent woman, second place, best latino focused fiction, english at 2017 international latino book awards. Anas passions, joys, and plight are shared by midwives everywhere and throughout herstory. Join facebook to connect with eleanor parker and others you may know. A decent woman by parker sapia, eleanor 2015 paperback. The book explores the battle of two women from different backgrounds who defend their dignity against the pain of betrayal in a maledominated society.
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