Jodi Picoult takes on racism, discrimination in "Small Great Things"

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has never shied away from controversial topics for inspiration. She has written 26 works in 24 years. Some tackle serious subjects like cancer, sexual abuse and the Holocaust. Her latest thought-provoking novel is called "Small Great Things," which addresses the issue of racism, partly inspired by a 2012 discrimination lawsuit in Michigan. Picoult joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her book.

[@eighmeekins]

She's such a fantastic author and writes such thought provoking material with such well developed characters.

[@mistybard7918]

Every one of Jodi Picoult's books is far more than entertainment. She can take any issue or situation, find all sides and provide accurate detailed info.

[@Kiki-jx6by]

This book was one of the best books I read in my life!!!!! God love her!

[@nahidsyyed906]

I stumbled upon her work accidentally and am hooked since!

[@Lemons19902010]

Loved her book "Small Great Things"! I've also read "Perfect Match" and am now reading "Lone Wolf".

[@mariacarmencavazos9570]

Need to read this book

[@aalphasplatt1153]

My FAVE so far. Well done!!

[@zehara5032]

This book and sing you home are my favorites

[@mailykahuna998]

Isn't it weird that this book was written a few years back and yet the is a reference quote " I can't breathe " before the whole black lives matter of george floyd " I can't breathe " in 2020🤔

[@chocolatemidnight455]

WOW!! I am having such a hard time with this book on audiobook Turk's actions and hate just makes me so incredibly sad... and I can't shake it. Don't know if I'll be able to make it through the entire book but I'm going to try. #lovesinneedoflovetoday

[@amandashongwe3521]

I'm reading it in bits and taking breaks (weeks). When my blood boils, I breath and try to identify why I'm feeling this way, sort of have a personal debriefing. I'm determined to finish but won't rush it. Did you finish it?

[@chocolatemidnight455]

@@amandashongwe3521 yes I did... it was worth it.

[@lovedichoreo1529]

In 'Harvesting the Heart' Nicholas, Paige, Astrid and Robert come from completely different backgrounds and social standing. I noticed that the term "Vanilla" and "Chocolate" with regards to Dixie Cups along with terms like "Butter Cookies" and "Chocolate Chip Cookies" were terms that sounded more like epithets for racial or social class, is that true? How would they then classify their son Max?

[@cleenegame]

With all due respect, a better foundation shade for Gayle which doesn't look gray on camera

[@therespectedlex9794]

If the different people like Jodi jump on the PC band wagon, then what hope is there for the 'same' ones?

[@marinescastellanos6157]

oh great now i know there's a twist thank you so much :I

[@cherylewilliams6530]

: what is wrong with jodi picoult, a white woman, that she is unable to say "white" people when talking about racism? foh

[@ericworiax1277]

Bc, she sees less of color when we draw closer the freedoms less prejudice and sarcasm for others. God only dwells on color when we make it a point.