Published in 2019, A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult is a powerful novel that explores the complex issue of abortion through a harrowing hostage situation at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi. Told in reverse chronological order, the story unfolds hour by hour, revealing the deeply personal stories of those involved—including patients, staff, an anti-abortion protester, and the gunman. Central to the plot is 15-year-old Wren McElroy, trapped inside the clinic, and her father Hugh, a police negotiator trying to save her. Through multiple perspectives, Picoult offers a nuanced, empathetic exploration of personal choice, family bonds, trauma, and moral conviction.
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