Ep. 111: Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Author of Take My Hand)

<p><strong>In Episode 111, Dolen Perkins-Valdez (author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3v42sKi">Take My Hand</a>) shares details about the real-life events that inspired the book about a tragic story and historical landmark in the battle for women’s rights. Dolen also talks about her research methods and a couple of key themes from the book. <a href= "https://amzn.to/3v42sKi">Take My Hand</a> was a 5-star book for me and will be one of my favorite books of 2022!</strong></p> <p><span id="more-6001330"></span></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li>What compelled Dolen to write this book, based on the true story of the Relf sisters.</li> <li>How Dolen shaped this real-life story into fiction and the liberties she allowed for her novel.</li> <li>Dolen’s research process and a bit of the behind the scenes of crafting the book.</li> <li>The theme of governmental coercion and exploitation of poor people.</li> <li>Dolen’s favorite genre of fiction as a reader.</li> <li>How Dolen first resisted defining herself as a Historical Fiction writer.</li> <li>The secret genre Dolen would like to explore one day.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Dolen’s Book Recommendations</strong> <a class= "spp-timestamp">[24:31]</a></h2> <p><strong>Two OLD Books She Loves</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3jHtfqF">We Cast a Shadow</a> by Maurice Carlos Ruffin</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3jHtfqF">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525509073">Bookshop.org</a><img src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sarsbooshe04-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01BD1SSO4" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" loading="lazy" /><img src= "http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sarsbooshe04-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00N6PCZO0" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" loading= "lazy" /> <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:08]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3M3SZK0">The Immortal Life of Hen