Free Audiobook : Small Great Things, by Jodi Picoult

In Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult delivers a gut-punch of a story that tackles race and privilege head-on. Ruth Jefferson, a seasoned Black labor and delivery nurse in a Connecticut hospital, is proud of her work and her life as a single mom. But when a white supremacist couple demands she not touch their newborn, Ruth’s world shifts in ways she never expected. A heartbreaking incident soon spirals into a legal firestorm, forcing Ruth to confront the harsh realities of a system that sees her skin color before her skill.

Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, steps in to represent Ruth, believing she can win the case without making it about race. As the trial unfolds, both women are pushed to question what they thought they knew about justice and themselves. Meanwhile, the baby’s father, Turk, a man fueled by hate, sees the tragedy as a chance to settle scores, adding fuel to a story that burns with tension and moral complexity.

Narrated by Audra McDonald, Cassandra Campbell, and Ari Fliakos, this audiobook brings Picoult’s powerful tale to life with voices that capture every ounce of its emotion and conflict. It’s a story about the small choices that ripple into big consequences, challenging listeners to look at the world through new eyes. Will Ruth and Kennedy find a path to truth, or will prejudice win out? Plug in for a journey that’s as thought-provoking as it is gripping.