Aaaggghhh

Chamberlain makes each character so vivid as they deal with complex circumstances in their lives. I could feel Jane’s anguish as she tried to do the right thing for her clients, but was thwarted by rigid rules and harsh social class restrictions. I felt like I was immersed in a real place and time, as each compelling scene unfolded. Bravo!

AMAZING book -- I loved the time period of the book, early 1960's -- and the characters and main theme of the book made it hard to put down. GREAT STORY -- especially since it is NOT FICTION!!

I honestly did not expect to love this story as much as I did. I’ve read a ton from the author and liked almost everything she’s written, but this one was definitely my favorite! I wish it had a different title though because “Necessary Lies” does not encapsulate the beautiful and complicated relationships found in this book. But it’s a five star in my opinion, nonetheless.

This book.. Gosh this book. The author does such an incredible job of tackling such a taboo period in NC history by taking you through the different perspectives of each person involved in the eugenics program. It made me laugh, cry, hope and hate and I loved every second of it. I would love it if they made a TV series for this story!!

Beautiful story! I could not put it down!! One of the best books I've read in awhile!

I enjoyed this book because it captured the characters and I am a contemporary of this era. I could identify with Jane's with holding of her desire to work from her new husband. Women were expected to play a “role” and not be true to who they were. I would like to read her novel on women living out the role and their struggle to do that!!!

I almost missed my train stop while reading this book because I got so into it that I didn't hear the conductor announce my stop! I absolutely did not want to put it down. There is a character for everyone to relate to. LOVED this book.

Good story, kept me interested throughout. I'm going to check out some of her other books.

What a great book by one of my all-time favorite authors! I loved the characters in this book & through the fictional characters learned about a real historical tragedy. It breaks my heart that so many people had to go through something so blatantly wrong! Thank you, Ms. Chamberlain, for shedding light on this "program." And please, please, please keep writing! You are such a talented writer & I eagerly await all your future novels!