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After leaving a senior nursing position at Springdale Hospital, Sue Barton has devoted her life to raising her family—her husband Dr. Bill, child Tabitha, and twins Johnny and Jerry. The quiet rhythms of domestic life change when a class reunion reminds her of the accomplishments of former classmates, stirring feelings of stagnation. Yet Sue’s expertise and compassion continue to shine as she care‑takes the neighborhood, applying her nursing skills in everyday ways while reflecting on her own paths and priorities.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Helen Dore Boylston
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