Jennie

"Jennie" is a captivating fictional oral history that follows the life of an orphaned chimpanzee raised by the Archibald family in Boston from 1965 to 1975. As Jennie navigates her unique upbringing, she engages in activities typical of a young person, from riding a tricycle to playing with toys, while also sparking discussions about family dynamics and scientific ethics. The narrative is filled with humor, poignancy, and moments of deep emotion, drawing on real-life cases of chimpanzees living in human environments, making Jennie's story both heartwarming and thought-provoking.