abortion

"In the summer of 1972, three girls from very different backgrounds struggle to come to terms with being pregnant"--Provided by publisher.

"A girl from an at-risk home . . . struggles to understand her worth before finding her voice and the courage to use it"--Provided by publisher.

"Abortion has been legal for nearly fifty years in the United States, but with a new conservative majority on the Supreme Court and an emboldened opposition in the street, the threat to its existence has never been more pressing. Clinic escorts-everyday volunteers-are prepared to stand up and protect abortion access, as they have for decades, even in the face of terrorism and violence. They have lived, and sometimes died, to make abortion not only accessible but also fundamentally human. Clinic escorts have fought the "abortion wars" on the frontlines, and it is clinic escorts who will win it, by replacing hostility with humanity. Collecting the stories of these brave volunteers from around the country-including the author's own-interviews with clinic staff and patients, and research and input from abortion rights experts, Bodies On the Line makes a clear case for the right to an abortion as a fundamental part of human dignity, and the stakes facing us all if it ends. Bodies on the Line is a celebration of the crucial, often unsung heroes of abortion access and an inspiring call to defend this basic healthcare right before it's too late"--.

Presents the reflections of Oxford instructor Sarah C. Williams on the experiences, emotions, and revelations she and her husband Paul underwent with the birth and death of their daughter, Cerian. Cerian was diagnosed with skeletal dysplasia while still in the womb, the Williams were told birth would be fatal, but Sarah and Paul decided to carry Cerian to term anyway, and that decision taught them about loving and treasuring the vulnerable and unlovely.

"In 2017, 194,377 babies were born to teens who were 15 to 19 years old. For a teenager, learning that they are pregnant can be life shattering. They may feel guilt, shame, panic, and extreme isolation. This . . . guide is designed to shed light on this critical topic and equip young people with the knowledge they need to address the many facets of teen pregnancy. Readers will learn how to prevent unplanned pregnancy, the options available to them if they are pregnant, where to go to get the support they need, and how to talk to their loved ones about what's happening"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Franny loves her horse, her girlfriend Leah, and her parents who are abortion providers. When her parents begin receiving anonymous threats, Franny believes it might be Leah's brother, an outspoken critic of abortion. If Franny confronts Leah's brother, she might lose Leah, but if she says nothing, she may lose her parents.

Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke learns that she is pregnant after her boyfriend sabotaged their birth control. Living in Missouri where women under eighteen can't get an abortion without parental permission, she secures the help of her ex-best friend, the school misfit Bailey Butler. They have to travel more than 1,000 miles to get to the nearest clinic, and their hijinks range from stolen cars to alien encounters to evading Veronica's now-ex-boyfriend, all while repairing their broken friendship.

. . . look[s] at the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Examines arguments on both sides of the debate over abortion, with essays discussing the morality of abortion, the restriction of abortion rights, the societal impact of abortion, and the safety of abortions.