YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE Reflections from an Abortion Doula

Hannah Matthews deeply understands the complex emotions around abortion and abortion politics: joy, rage, sorrow, hope, relief. And her narration of her own abortion experience, reflections as an abortion doula, and exploration of her sociocultural identity in relation to her work make these emotions palpable. Full of affirmation and validation, the audiobook is made all the more real by Matthews's heartfelt humor and steady vocal presence. For Matthews, abortion is a part of sex. It's integral. It's queer, survival, community, parenthood, and more--it touches nearly all areas of our lives. Drawing on research, interviews, data, and memoir, Matthews doubles down on her unwavering commitment to choice, to inclusion, to language, and to abortion care. It's nothing short of admirable. A.A.H. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]