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saidtheraina's review against another edition
5.0
I really love the deliberate approach given to the creation of this book.
The subtlety of the cover. The candid voice of the text. The artfulness of the illustrations. The clarity of the layouts. It's approachable. And engaging. And sincere.
This is a book written to demystify the process of getting an abortion. She walks us through two difference scenarios (one at a clinic, one at home), with two different women.
As someone who has never had this experience, and has personally changed my opinion about the practice, everything rang true.
This seems ideal for any high school or middle school library or counseling office. Every Planned Parenthood and women's health clinic. Every academic library with any kind of gender studies or medical program. Every hospital. Every public library, obvs.
I'm so glad it exists.
The subtlety of the cover. The candid voice of the text. The artfulness of the illustrations. The clarity of the layouts. It's approachable. And engaging. And sincere.
This is a book written to demystify the process of getting an abortion. She walks us through two difference scenarios (one at a clinic, one at home), with two different women.
As someone who has never had this experience, and has personally changed my opinion about the practice, everything rang true.
This seems ideal for any high school or middle school library or counseling office. Every Planned Parenthood and women's health clinic. Every academic library with any kind of gender studies or medical program. Every hospital. Every public library, obvs.
I'm so glad it exists.
gsroney's review against another edition
3.0
I understand the point of this book was not to talk about the struggle of abortion, or the morality, politics, or other issues surrounding the topic. I understand that it was just a factual guide about the experience of abortion itself. I think I wanted this to be more than what it was, but I appreciate it for what it is.
logbook's review against another edition
1.0
I am pro-choice and appreciate the intent and accessibility of the book, but I could not get over how the language was patronizing at times. Additionally, I'm a whole believer that "one shouldn't tell others what they're gonna say, but just say it." The already short book could have been more concise.
mikethepysch's review against another edition
3.0
It certainly does what it sets out to.. Idk, hard to get really passionate or excited about abortion 101 the graphic novel. It's cool how non-judgmental and informative it is, but just certainly not the target demographic here.
kaydkenn's review against another edition
5.0
While I myself have never gone through this experience, I still feel it’s important to know the basics, and this presented them in a beautiful and simple way. I feel like I learned a great deal!
john_huppenthal's review against another edition
4.0
This was not at all what I expected from an abortion-centric graphic novel. At the end of the book Hayes says that she didn't want to get into the moral or political aspects of abortion, but the personal actual experience of what having an abortion is like. The book tells the story of two characters - characters might be a strong word, this is not a book about characters but an experience - who both decide to get an abortion, one medical and the other surgical. Hayes uses crude, but warm drawings to illustrate the experiences of both women and finds an excellent balance between having heart and being informative. If you want a book that takes a firm solid stance on whether abortions should be legal or not, this isn't the book for you. Go watch Fox News or MSNBC if you want someone to tell you how right you are. But if what you want is an empathetic book that helps to better understand the actual experience of the millions of women who have had an abortion - and that should be everyone on either side of the issue - then this is the perfect half-hour read.
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
A straightforward and comforting walkthrough of a difficult decision. Well executed.
laurenash's review against another edition
4.0
I don't have any personal experience in the subject matter, but I know it's a delicate subject surrounded by loud opinions and heavy judgments. This book wasn't like that. It was a very gentle and informative piece about the options without judgment.
kailawil's review against another edition
4.0
If this were a longer, more fleshed out story it would be perfect. As it is, it's a very quick, informative read about abortion. No politics, no religion, no talk about babies. Just what happens when you decide to have an abortion.
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
4.0
I think one of the best things about this book is that it doesn't get into morality at all. It's no nonsense. "So, you've decided to get an abortion for reasons that are none of anyone's business? Cool. This is what you can expect to go through and what you might feel (or not). Whatever you're feeling, it's totally valid."
The artwork, which is minimalist, is incredibly powerful. The facial expressions on the characters are complex and subtle, and Hayes uses POV drawings of things like hospital lights to reflect emotions to great effect.
This is a must-read for anyone on either side of the pro-choice/pro-life debate, because it humanizes those who get abortions and gives a realistic portrayal of what they go through physically and emotionally without getting into politics.
The artwork, which is minimalist, is incredibly powerful. The facial expressions on the characters are complex and subtle, and Hayes uses POV drawings of things like hospital lights to reflect emotions to great effect.
This is a must-read for anyone on either side of the pro-choice/pro-life debate, because it humanizes those who get abortions and gives a realistic portrayal of what they go through physically and emotionally without getting into politics.