286: Counting Backwards with Jacqueline Friedland
My Simplified Life podcast releases two episodes per week featuring authors and changemakers. Every interview reveals life lessons we can embrace and stories of others that build empathy.
Next week we’re moving to THREE episodes per week…did you see the teaser? Who will my cohost be?!?!
Now on to today’s episode!
I love a story that not only brings about empathy but touches on history and brings to light issues that are still very present today. As someone who loves the law, I was very excited to read about the Supreme Court Case Buck v. Bell (1927) in Jacqueline Friedland’s new novel, Counting Backwards.
I devoured this book!
This is historical fiction that is absolutely applicable today and the perfect story to get more Americans to open their eyes. As a lover of the law, I really enjoyed following Jessa's legal career and looking back at the Supreme Court case, as well as seeing how she moved forward with this case. Jacqueline gives us a great inside look at what being an attorney is like while also bringing to the forefront the issue of eugenics, the American prison system, reproductive rights and so much more. Many in America have forgotten or closed their eyes to what has happened in the past, what is currently happening and what needs to be done in our country. This book is perfection in bringing it all to light and in a captivating way.
What We're Talking About
The book Counting Backwards addresses critical issues of women's rights and immigration.
Jacqueline Friedland's journey from attorney to author reflects her passion for storytelling.
The historical context of reproductive rights is crucial to understanding current events.
Writing can serve as a powerful tool for social awareness and empathy.
The dual timeline in the book connects past injustices to present-day issues.
Jacqueline's research revealed the alarming history of sterilization in the U.S.
The importance of speaking up about injustices is emphasized throughout the conversation.
Jacqueline hopes her book will galvanize readers to advocate for reproductive rights.
The conversation highlights the need for awareness of immigration policies and their impact.
Jacqueline's next project explores the pressures faced by college athletes.
Links Mentioned
Jacquieline Friedland’s Website