" Jane Against the World reads, at times, like a legal thriller. I kept reminding myself, "Wait, I know how this ends.".Blumenthal has done her job well: presenting the history, and leaving readers to wrestle with what the future may hold for families facing unwanted pregnancies."--The New York Times A Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 2022 Book List Selection *"An account of the tumultuous struggle for abortion rights in the United States.Gripping reading; necessary for every library serving teens."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review *"This essential guide, which gives voices to vulnerable populations, demands to be heard."--Booklist, starred review " An excellent purchase for public and high school nonfiction collections.

"--School Library Journal " Blumenthal's impeccable research is revealed in the extensive back matter (including documentation, a subject bibliography, a timeline, and a glossary) that completes this compelling book."--The Horn Book " Written in clear, accessible language, as lively as it is thorough, the book presents the issue as far more nuanced and complex than the often sharply divided "pro-choice" and "pro-life" stances it is often boiled down to."--Publishers Weekly.