by Tommy Orange
First published 2022
Editor Shelly Oria brings together twenty-eight voices in this collection that spans essays, fiction, poems, and plays. The contributors tackle reproductive experiences from multiple angles, examining how women's bodies face constant scrutiny and control. Writers address the choice to remain child-free, barriers to reproductive healthcare, and the bigotry woven through medical systems. The pieces reveal both shared struggles and deeply personal stories. Some contributors focus on misogyny and racism in healthcare settings, while others confront fears about future reproductive rights. The collection moves between serious examination and moments of humor as each writer approaches the crisis of healthcare access through their own lens. This anthology partners with the Brigid Alliance, an organization that provides travel funding and support for people seeking abortion care nationwide.
Genres: fiction, essays, feminism, social-issues, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, serious, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-stories, shared-struggles
344 pages · Kindle Edition · McSweeney's Publishing
Content warnings: sexism