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A review by _darbi_
Comics for Choice: Illustrated Abortion Stories, History, and Politics by Hallie Jay Pope, Kendra Josie Kirkpatrick, Ally Shwed, Sophia Foster-Dimino, Yamani Hernandez, O.K. Fox, Brittany Mostiller, Cynthia Greenlee, Michelle Kinsey Bruns, Claudia E. Berger, Bree Jordan, Samantha Romero, Rickie Solinger, Rachel Merrill, Laura Martin, Jennifer Camper, Kennedy Tarrell, Lucy Haslam, Emily Lady, Rachel Wilson, Ahmara Smith, Erin Lux, Katie Brown, Julia Krase, C.B. Hart, Sharon Rimann, Steph Kraft Sheley, Andrew Carl, Nomi Kane, Hazel Newlevant, Jaz Malone, Kat Fajardo, Benita Ulisano, Katie Fricas, Wren Chavers, Sarah Mirk, Vreni, Stephanie Rodriguez, M.J. Flores, Leah Hayes, Heidi Williamson, Sage Coffey, Tanya DePass, Cathy Camper, Sarah Crowe, Mallory McMaster, Daniela Diaz, Whit Taylor, Gianna Meola, Renee Bracey, Anise Simon, Laura Lannes, Kris Louis, Rachel Hays, Lindsay Rodriguez, Kriota Willberg, Tatiana Gill, Mick Moran, Lilly Taing, Anna Bongiovanni, Anna Sellheim
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