How does Cora Lee describe her childhood in the novel, The Women of Brewster Place?

Cora Lee's story begins with a description of her happy childhood. An obedient child, Cara Lee made good grades in school and loved playing with baby dolls. When Cora Lee turned thirteen, however, her parents felt that she was too old for baby dolls and gave her a Barbie. When she discovered that sex produces babies, she started to have sex in order to get pregnant.