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This is a historical fiction book set in San Francisco during the Great Depression and the building of the Golden Gate Bridge about a girl from an Irish-Catholic family who dreams of beings physician even though her parents want her to be a nun. A real mouthful I know, but also a stunningly under appreciated book. I felt with Willa as she went between lying to her parents and helping others. I just wish there was a sequel in Cara‘s perspective.5⭐️

Set in the Great Depression in San Francisco, Willa McCarthy grows up watching the building of the golden gate bridge in the shadow of her four older brothers and a tragic family secret. Living with a strict Irish Catholic family she is the ever dutiful and obedient daughter who will promise her life to the church to fulfill a family tradition. ****rest of review in comments****