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This book is a gripping story of Susan Wicklund's life in her own words. It is a quick read, at times heart breaking, and exposes many of the shades of gray in the "abortion wars." However, for someone who has worked in pro-choice politics the book often reads like "more of the same."
Wicklund includes a number of patient stories, which are informative, but there is little in the book that is not covered in newspaper and magazine stories about abortion providers and clinics. It certainly reaffirm ...more
Wicklund includes a number of patient stories, which are informative, but there is little in the book that is not covered in newspaper and magazine stories about abortion providers and clinics. It certainly reaffirm ...more
This is a really thoughtful, engaging book written by a very courageous, principled, hardworking woman. It is her personal story as well as a commentary on abortion politics, and a healthy dose of facts and myth-busting thrown in for good measure. For example: Abortion is the most common minor surgical procedure done today, even more common than wisdom teeth removal. About 40% of women will have an abortion in their lifetime. Abortion in this country should not continue to be the "secret" Wicklu
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