The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service

The Story of Jane is a powerful and compelling account of the legendary Chicago reproductive rights organization, Abortion Counseling Service, otherwise known as Jane.

Written by one of its members, this book recounts the evolution of the group and their fight for women's reproductive freedom.

From counseling and referral services to learning how to perform abortions themselves, Jane's members were determined to reclaim their power over their own bodies.

This urgent and important history is invaluable to organizers, feminist historians, and anyone concerned about contemporary threats to personal liberty.

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