History 21 The Podcast - 5.13 The Personal Side of the “Booth Girls”

Author and oral historian Kim Heikkila delves into her deeply personal and thought-provoking book, “Booth Girls: Pregnancy, Adoption, and the Secrets We Kept.” This powerful narrative intertwines memoir and oral history, offering a window into Kim’s captivating journey filled with emotions, challenges, and profound revelations.

This episode is a portion of Kim’s presentation at the 2025 ACHS Annual Meeting held May 18, 2025 at the Circle Pines City Hall.

Hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.