Upon reaching the end of high school, the paths of two childhood friends, Potts and Darci, diverged. Potts secured scholarships to attend Bryn Mawr and eventually became a successful journalist while Darci stayed in their hometown struggling with domestic abuse, substance abuse, and erratic employment. Her two children were raised by her mother. In recent conversations with Potts, she expressed her motivation for writing the book was to shine a light on the oft-overlooked struggles of women in America. Despite progress in women’s rights, there remain communities where women are expected to take a backseat to men and to rely on them. Boys, meanwhile, are subject to permissive attitudes that don’t apply to girls.
A central question in Potts’s book, “The Forgotten Girls,” is why she was able to thrive and establish a fulfilling career when so many of her classmates lagged behind. In her hometown of Clinton, many young girls became pregnant or married at a young age despite a conservative Christian culture that shunned premarital sex. Potts speculates that her mother’s influence, which urged her not to be content in Clinton’s limited opportunities, may have played a role in her success. However, Potts acknowledges that the lack of opportunities in towns like Clinton remains a significant obstacle for both genders. Ultimately, Potts returned to Clinton and currently resides there with her partner. Darci, after years of struggling, is now sober and doing well. Ultimately, Potts’s book sheds light on the multifaceted cultural, economic, and entrenched issues that hinder both boys and girls in some parts of America.
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