
The Story of Jane
The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service
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Narrated by:
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Tavia Gilbert
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By:
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Laura Kaplan
First published in 1997, The Story of Jane recounts the evolution of Jane, the underground group in Chicago that performed abortion services before the procedure was legalized. An extraordinary history by one of its members, this is the first account of Jane's evolution, the conflicts within the group, and the impact its work had both on the women it helped and the members themselves.
This audiobook stands as a compelling testament to a woman's most essential freedom - control over her own body - and to the power of women helping women.
A movie based on the book, titled This Is Jane, is being produced by Amazon Studios, with Michelle Williams attached to star.
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En conmemoración del día internacional de la mujer decidí elegir una lectura cuyo tema central fuera algo relacionado con el feminismo. The history of Jane trae a la luz una increíble historia basada en hechos verídicos, donde un grupo de mujeres decidió unir fuerzas para iniciar un servicio en pro del aborto en el año de 1971, cuando tales acciones eran penadas por la ley. Desde su fundación nos vamos adentrando de la mano de una de sus miembros, siguiéndolas desde sus orígenes contactando y buscando doctores capaces de realizar los abortos (cobrando 500 dlls por operación), hasta el punto donde ellas mismas están realizando el procedimiento, cobrando a las mujeres 100 dlls (o lo que ellas pudieran aportar).
Es una historia llenas de agallas, valor y resiliencia. Una lectura imperdible para conmemorar el 8 de Marzo, sin importar si quien lo lee es una persona que reside en los EEUU.
Fue particularmente duro de escuchar dado que el libro cierra tras la aprobación de Roe V Wade en 1973; es increíble el retroceso histórico al que se llego en 2022, con la abolición de esa misma propuesta. Bien dijo Simone de Beauvoir:
"No olvidéis jamás que bastara una crisis política, económica o religiosa para que lo derechos de las mujeres vuelvan a ser cuestionados. Estos derechos nunca se dan por adquiridos, debéis permanecer vigilantes toda vuestra vida."
Hubo momentos que llegaron a sentirse repetitivos a lo largo del libro pero en general es una lectura imperdible que no dudare en recomendar a cada oportunidad que se me presente.
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Abortion is normal, and always has been.
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This book is terrific!
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Salient, fascinating, amazing history
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- Women’s bodies were long misunderstood by the medical profession and also by women themselves. Sadly, this is likely still true.
- When there is an issue that needs to be addressed, never underestimate the power of strong, organized women.
- Sex education that is factually based is an absolutely essential. Once again this is sadly lacking for many.
While at times I found the book repetitive, I ultimately decided that was necessary when laying out the history and progression of what occurred during the years of Jane. The women in this group absolutely amaze me for many reasons and are inspirational. If you are into history, particularly that of women and/or healthcare, this is well worth a read.
Important Womens & Healthcare History
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The story of underground organization Jane
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This is literally unknown ground for most people, and Kaplan covers it thoroughly and with great sensitivity. If you are resolutely anti-abortion you can still listen to this with profit if you can get beyond your knee-jerk negative reaction to the topic.
Narration is clear and workmanlike -- does not either add or detract.
Essential history & organizing primer
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Pro Choice or Pro Life - everyone should read this.
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