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A review by _darbi_
Comics for Choice: Illustrated Abortion Stories, History, and Politics by Ally Shwed, Sarah Crowe, Steph Kraft Sheley, Leah Hayes, Bree Jordan, Kris Louis, Hallie Jay Pope, Lindsay Rodriguez, Julia Krase, Mallory McMaster, Sharon Rimann, Laura Martin, M.J. Flores, Laura Lannes, Mick Moran, Kennedy Tarrell, Kriota Willberg, Andrew Carl, Claudia E. Berger, Lilly Taing, O.K. Fox, Yamani Hernandez, Rachel Hays, Samantha Romero, C.B. Hart, Vreni, Jennifer Camper, Michelle Kinsey Bruns, Hazel Newlevant, Cynthia Greenlee, Kendra Josie Kirkpatrick, Benita Ulisano, Anna Sellheim, Wren Chavers, Sarah Mirk, Whit Taylor, Heidi Williamson, Erin Lux, Stephanie Rodriguez, Jaz Malone, Emily Lady, Katie Brown, Kat Fajardo, Tatiana Gill, Brittany Mostiller, Lucy Haslam, Katie Fricas, Sophia Foster-Dimino, Rickie Solinger, Tanya DePass, Ahmara Smith, Anise Simon, Cathy Camper, Anna Bongiovanni, Sage Coffey, Rachel Wilson, Nomi Kane, Gianna Meola, Renee Bracey, Rachel Merrill, Daniela Diaz
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
wonderful anthology of illustrated stories on the topic of abortion: doulas, policy, history, advocacy, clinic escorts, and familial/romantic/platonic relationships are specific lenses and themes.
i learned about the hyde amendment’s relationship to the global gag rule/mexico city policy and was appalled at how we’ve limited healthcare aid internationally to those who offer abortions or even have discussions about contraception within their clinics/orgs. i also learned about the mechanics of the d+e procedure, Jane, and Wendy Davis’ infamous TX filibuster.
would love to have an entire graphic novel dedicated to the outcasts by heidi williamson and ciela krause. i was captivated by the premise of this story and was disappointed to find that it wasn’t longer! the sci-fi style and content was reminiscent to me of some of the works i’ve read by octavia butler.
highly recommend this graphic collection for humanizing abortion and its many facets to those both new and familiar with what being pro-choice means in practice. excellent balance of pathos and logos throughout the variety of storytelling methods and illustration styles.
*note: there were some stories that were difficult to read due to the lack of contrast of the text to the illustration or weight of the text to the page
i learned about the hyde amendment’s relationship to the global gag rule/mexico city policy and was appalled at how we’ve limited healthcare aid internationally to those who offer abortions or even have discussions about contraception within their clinics/orgs. i also learned about the mechanics of the d+e procedure, Jane, and Wendy Davis’ infamous TX filibuster.
would love to have an entire graphic novel dedicated to the outcasts by heidi williamson and ciela krause. i was captivated by the premise of this story and was disappointed to find that it wasn’t longer! the sci-fi style and content was reminiscent to me of some of the works i’ve read by octavia butler.
highly recommend this graphic collection for humanizing abortion and its many facets to those both new and familiar with what being pro-choice means in practice. excellent balance of pathos and logos throughout the variety of storytelling methods and illustration styles.
*note: there were some stories that were difficult to read due to the lack of contrast of the text to the illustration or weight of the text to the page