This is an extraordinary book about a very hot topic: abortion. It's an education, as well, for someone like me - a pro-choice advocate who hasn't really considered many issues and factors that go into the decisions women have to face when they get pregnant. Number one is often, "can I afford it?" Very sad because raising a child costs WAY more than having an abortion, especially when you are young, have no income, have addiction issues, and more.....
The characterizations are superb, even though there are several gritty, non-sympathetic characters (men and women alike!)
Claudia, the protagonist, is in her early 40's, not married and childless. She works in the clinic and describes many encounters with women, young and old, who come in for counseling.
Lots of themes here, including misogyny, white supremacism, religion, race, gender, and more.
I really enjoyed her writing and the story. Highly recommended!
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