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Welcome to the World, Baby Girl by Fannie Flagg follows the journey of Dena Nordstrom, a successful morning show host in 1970s Manhattan who grapples with stress-induced health issues. As she returns to her childhood home in Elmwood Springs, Missouri, Dena uncovers the secrets of her mother's past and reconciles her identity with the contrasting norms of her hometown and her fast-paced city life. The novel touches on themes of childhood trauma and inappropriate relationships in medical settings.