Amy Littlefield’s deeply informed reporting mixed with witty observations that elicit chuckles kept me so absorbed that I lost track of time ... The book’s mystery novel construct also works to engage readers who may be sympathetic to or even participants in the movement to protect reproductive rights, and gently guides them through a review of its missteps ... Her clear-eyed look at how we got here offers useful insights for how to restore access to safe and legal abortion.
This fresh approach to the overturning of Roe v. Wade pairs deep research with the pacing of a true-crime narrative ... Reveals the complexities of those who may be easy to dismiss as villains ... This book will appeal to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the past 60 years of the antiabortion movement and the fight for reproductive rights in America.
Important and suspenseful ... Approaches her topic as a detective uncovering a murder mystery. She not only identifies the culprits of the crime, but also searches for clues to reveal their motives ... At its core, Littlefield’s journey reminds us that knowledge is power ... Littlefield’s quest to 'understand your opponent' helps solve the mystery of who killed Roe. It also lets readers know there is hope for justice ... While the spiritual civil war over abortion rights rages, Littlefield provides us with a roadmap of how we got here, and points readers in the direction of where we need to go.
This deep investigation reveals the nuances of anti-abortion politics and strategy. It also reveals that the fight for abortion rights isn’t over ... An unresolved 'murder mystery' doubles as a call to action.
