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Title: What would you do with five babies?
Review: A wonderful story of a family struggling with the overwhelming consequences that result from becoming parents of quintuplets at the turn-of-the-century. The births cause a nationwide sensation and send hundreds of strangers (sometimes by the trainload) into their simple home to witness the "miracles." The babies bring Christie and James much pride, and Christie even revels in the attention. But it is short-term. The story then turns to examine the effects of grief. Christie and James become distant with one another and their large, supportive family. They set out on a lecture tour. James' purpose in the tour is to raise money to pay debts; Christie's is to educate the public. The tour turns side-show in nature and, yet, serves to bring the couple to terms with their grief.
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