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Not only is this an informative book on Madame Restell's life, but it's also extremely informative of what the times were like when she was alive. Not only am I learning about New York's most famous abortionist, but I'm learning what it's like to be a woman in the 1830s and beyond, how the conditions were, the laws, the society absolutely dripping in sexism (though we already knew that).
I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this book and learning about Madame Restell, who wasn't painted as a saint even in this book. She was painted as a human, all the nitty gritty details about her right beside all the best parts. And there were a lot of great parts about her. I got to read about her, see her, in her entirety, not just what was pretty and clean, which is a rare thing to get in 2023.
What an amazing, informative, enraging, beautiful read.
I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this book and learning about Madame Restell, who wasn't painted as a saint even in this book. She was painted as a human, all the nitty gritty details about her right beside all the best parts. And there were a lot of great parts about her. I got to read about her, see her, in her entirety, not just what was pretty and clean, which is a rare thing to get in 2023.
What an amazing, informative, enraging, beautiful read.
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"Madame Restell" tells the story of an abortionist in the 1800s and the attitudes towards abortion that are still relevant today. This book clearly illustrates that denying access to safe abortions and birth control has always been a way to control women and limit their options in life.
I was fascinated by Madame Restell's life story and her medical practice. The author went on a few tangents that took me away from the main story, but it was still an informative and interesting read. The epilogue ties the events of this book to the current abortion debate going on in the USA. This part was hard to read, but it's necessary. I hope to get this book into the hands of others as soon as possible because it's engaging (minus some tangents), informative, and relevant.
Thank you to Hachette books for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was fascinated by Madame Restell's life story and her medical practice. The author went on a few tangents that took me away from the main story, but it was still an informative and interesting read. The epilogue ties the events of this book to the current abortion debate going on in the USA. This part was hard to read, but it's necessary. I hope to get this book into the hands of others as soon as possible because it's engaging (minus some tangents), informative, and relevant.
Thank you to Hachette books for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Abortion