The Forgotten GirlsThe acclaimed New York Times bestseller now in paperback an unforgettable story of friendship and lost promise in 21st century America Growing up gifted and working class in the foothills of the Ozarks, Monica and Darci became fast friends. The girls bonded over a shared love of learning as they navigated the challenges of their declining town and tumultuous family lives broken marriages, shuttered stores and factories. They pored over the giant map