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"Madame Restell" is a fascinating biography of Ann Trow Lohman, a woman who became known as the "Abortionist of Fifth Avenue" in 19th century New York City. Written by Jennifer Wright, the book provides a vivid account of Lohman's life, her controversial career, and the societal issues surrounding reproductive rights during her time.
One of the strengths of this book is the way it explores the complex moral and ethical questions surrounding abortion. Wright presents the issue in a nuanced way, recognizing the difficult choices that women faced during this time and the societal pressures that often led them to seek out illegal abortions. She also highlights the hypocrisy of those who sought to condemn Lohman while turning a blind eye to the poverty and desperation that drove many women to seek her services.
Overall, "Madame Restell" is an excellent biography that sheds light on a little-known figure in American history and the societal issues surrounding reproductive rights. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in women's history, the history of medicine, or the ongoing debate over reproductive rights.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
One of the strengths of this book is the way it explores the complex moral and ethical questions surrounding abortion. Wright presents the issue in a nuanced way, recognizing the difficult choices that women faced during this time and the societal pressures that often led them to seek out illegal abortions. She also highlights the hypocrisy of those who sought to condemn Lohman while turning a blind eye to the poverty and desperation that drove many women to seek her services.
Overall, "Madame Restell" is an excellent biography that sheds light on a little-known figure in American history and the societal issues surrounding reproductive rights. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in women's history, the history of medicine, or the ongoing debate over reproductive rights.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
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Great story about a female pioneer. Would rate higher, but some of the narrative gets a bit repetitive
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THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ
I think that Jennifer did a fantastic job with this book. We know that as a woman, it is difficult to survive in this world. We, the lucky ones who had the privileged life with protective mothers and grandmothers, had a little freer life, but we know that is not the reality of a lot of our sisters, and to read all the awful things that all those women have to endure, it was heartbreaking.
But we HAVE to know, we have to read because we have to continue this against the injustice of gender. I am very grateful for all the work this woman did, Madame Restell, I know that as a human, she made a lot of mistakes, but she did what she could with what she had, so I recommend this book, it is very enlightening and offers a perspective on the struggles women faced in the past.
"The only thing more unnatural than a woman not wanting to be a mother was a woman wanting to be paid for doing her job"
"Men did not especially like the idea of being treated the way they’d treated women for centuries."
"It’s appalling by modern standards that he did not share his suspected diagnosis with his patient, but it would have been less surprising at the time. Doctors sometimes didn’t tell women they had syphilis, because by doing so they would reveal their husbands’ adultery. They did not want to violate the privacy of their male patients. After all, it was the male patients who paid their fee."
"Women, in Anthony Comstock’s estimation, should be religious, obedient to their husbands, and willing to bear and rear children without complaint, no matter their circumstances."
"Right-wingers are incapable of believing that bad things happen. In truth, they happen every single day. They always have."
But we HAVE to know, we have to read because we have to continue this against the injustice of gender. I am very grateful for all the work this woman did, Madame Restell, I know that as a human, she made a lot of mistakes, but she did what she could with what she had, so I recommend this book, it is very enlightening and offers a perspective on the struggles women faced in the past.
"The only thing more unnatural than a woman not wanting to be a mother was a woman wanting to be paid for doing her job"
"Men did not especially like the idea of being treated the way they’d treated women for centuries."
"It’s appalling by modern standards that he did not share his suspected diagnosis with his patient, but it would have been less surprising at the time. Doctors sometimes didn’t tell women they had syphilis, because by doing so they would reveal their husbands’ adultery. They did not want to violate the privacy of their male patients. After all, it was the male patients who paid their fee."
"Women, in Anthony Comstock’s estimation, should be religious, obedient to their husbands, and willing to bear and rear children without complaint, no matter their circumstances."
"Right-wingers are incapable of believing that bad things happen. In truth, they happen every single day. They always have."
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Powerful history (with guest appearance from Victoria Woodhull, one of my favorite historical figures) and a powerful personal story as well.
The writing is sharp and funny. Restell is a bold, daring, and influencial person and a dotting grandmother.
Also, you'll be learn who Comstock truly is and how his terrible ideas are being shared again.
Never stop being outraged. Don't let our daughters think that a lack of body autonomy is normal.
The writing is sharp and funny. Restell is a bold, daring, and influencial person and a dotting grandmother.
Also, you'll be learn who Comstock truly is and how his terrible ideas are being shared again.
Never stop being outraged. Don't let our daughters think that a lack of body autonomy is normal.
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