How Long to Read Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice

How Long Does it Take to Read Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice by Pam Fessler

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The unknown story of the only leprosy colony in the continental United States, and the thousands of Americans who were exiled—hidden away with their “shameful” disease. The Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans curls around an old sugar plantation that long housed one of America’s most painful secrets. Locals knew it as Carville, the site of the only leprosy colony in the continental United States, where generations of afflicted Americans were isolated—often against their will and until their deaths. Following the trail of an unexpected family connection, acclaimed journalist...

How long is Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice?

Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice by Pam Fessler is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice aloud.

What Reading Level is Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice?

Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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