A Civil Action

This non-fiction book by Jonathan Harr delves into a water contamination case in 1980s Woburn, Massachusetts. When Anne Anderson's child is diagnosed with leukemia, she discovers a high prevalence of the disease in her city. With the help of lawyer Jan Schlichtmann and other families, they seek justice against companies responsible for the contamination. The lengthy legal battle takes a toll on their finances and reveals the struggle for truth and accountability.