Bustle
“For people who are new to reproductive activism, this is an excellent place to begin reading.”
Renee Bracey Sherman, writer, abortion storyteller, and reproductive justice activist
"A magnificent and thoughtful examination of the fight for abortion rights in Canada, the United States, and around the world. Through often untold histories, My Body My Choice details tactics activists employed to fight for abortion rights, explains how race and class are barriers to access—historically and today—and the impact youth activists are making today. My Body My Choice also explains the basics of reproductive health in an affirming, non-stigmatizing, and digestible way for young readers. My Body My Choice is the book I wish I had as a teen, before, during, and after my abortion. I know I would have felt less alone and more empowered with it in hand."
Kerry Clare, National Magazine Award–nominated writer and editor
"I would have been a much wiser person had I been able to read this book twenty-five years ago. Robin Stevenson conveys the reality of abortion and the true stories of people—all kinds of people— who have them. In sharing the inspiring history of the fight for abortion rights, she makes it clear how much those rights matter."
Quill & Quire
"For a heavy topic, the book is both arrestingly visual and dynamic in tone…Thoroughly researched and thought provoking, offering in-depth information balanced with first-person accounts, including stories of women who have had abortions themselves."
School Library Journal
"Youth will be armed with concrete tips and advice on how they can help fight against abortion stigma and support their right and others' right to make this important decision for themselves. This comprehensive, empowering, and accessible resource will be of great use to teens interested in learning more about reproductive rights either for school or for personal knowledge."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Guaranteed to prompt much-needed conversations and discussions and, along with pro-life materials, should be available in libraries and schools across the country so that students have informed access to the abortion debate. Highly Recommended."
Mombian blog
“Both a history and a call to action. Combining text, images, quotes, maps, charts, and more into an engaging package...Useful information and inspiration.”
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Well-researched and visually appealing, this is a boon for those seeking clear, comprehensive information from the perspective of the reproductive rights movement."
Booklist, starred review
★ "Exceptional entry in the Orca Issues series…With impeccable research, statistics, a resource list, and thorough source notes, this illuminating resource should be required reading for teens of every gender."
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“As fascinating as it is significant…Readers will finish this book with a broad comprehension of what abortion means and why it matters…My Body My Choice needs to be in every secondary school library and every teen section across the country…But young people need good information, and young people who care about their futures need to understand this history. Highly recommended.”