Abortion

Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win

By: Jessica Valenti

Narrated by: Jessica Valenti

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a stirring and succinct examination of post-Roe America, “one of the most successful and visible feminists of her generation” (Washington Post) takes on what’s become the country’s most resonant political issue.

In her most urgent book yet, New York Times bestselling author Jessica Valenti shines a light on the conservative assault on women’s freedom, cutting through the misinformation and overwhelm to inform, engage, and enrage. From the attacks Americans know about to the ones anti-abortion lawmakers and groups are trying to hide, Valenti details the tactics and horrors that she’s been painstakingly tracking in her acclaimed newsletter, Abortion, Every Day.

Abortion gives voice to women’s frustration and outrage in a moment when they’re fed up with being talked over and diminished. And in an election year when abortion is dominating the national conversation, Valenti provides the language, facts, and context listeners need to feel confident when talking about the attacks on their bodies and freedom.

Abortion is a handbook for the overwhelming majority of Americans who support abortion rights, whether they’re seasoned activists or those just starting to learn. With the wit, expertise, and blunt moral clarity that’s made her writing popular for decades, Valenti offers an essential manifesto in an urgent moment.

©2024 Jessica Valenti (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Clarifying and incandescent affirmation of not only the importance of abortion rights but their status as a winning issue at the ballot box . . . a critical resource.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Clear that there is an urgent need to be specific about the consequences of anti-abortion legal decisions as they unfold across the country, [Valenti] addresses that need in this timely book.”—Booklist (starred review)

“[Valenti] sets up women to successfully and succinctly argue for their rights and freedoms. . . . A call to action for both inexperienced and seasoned pro-choice activists.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Unapologetic

This book made me cry tears of despair and anger. Women are dying and no one except Jessica Valenti is willing to say exactly why. I started following her website after listening to the book and if the Right-Wing politicians spent as much time fixing the economy, funding infrastructure, and building the middle class as they do regulating women's bodies... we would all be so much better off.

A Mandatory Read

Jessica Valenti is on point as ever. Yes, it will make you angry, but there's a wealth of knowledge that comes with that too. And knowledge is power.

An important read for EVERYONE

No matter where you stand on abortion rights, this is a very important read for EVERYONE. I personally want to be fully informed of the facts and listen to the hard to hear stories rather than cross my fingers and hope everything is going to be okay. This is a quick and straightforward read.

Amazing

I think men need to read this book,! Thank u for speaking the facts and the truth a about abortions

Terrifying yet hopeful

Jessica Valenti show the GOP’s softening on abortion is only in language. She shares heartbreaking stories but also shows that ballot initiatives can win. It’s left me depressed but not hopeless.

Truth

Jessica explains what is happening in this country after the fall of Roe. Horrifying. The battle over abortion is a battle for healthcare.

Timely & Important

The author does an excellent job of laying out the arguments for rights to reproductive care and for people to make their own decisions. Important!

A must-read/listen for anyone who believes women and girls are real people

Jessica Valenti has become our voice for how we move forward and continue this fight for our own humanity and the freedom to make our own decisions about our bodies. Period. No one has spelled out the horrors of abortion bans and life after Roe like Jessica. I work on abortion rights and policy, but I learn every single day from Jessica. She is, quite frankly, the absolute expert on the truth about abortion bans, restrictions, and laws. Set aside a few hours because you won’t be able to stop until you’ve finished.

Clear and disturbing truths

Any women, mother, grandmother should read this!! Please be aware of what the truth is behind the lies!!

Empowering and informative

A beautiful and straightforward reminder of reality. We are not alone. Everyone should read this piece.