Looking For Jane: The deeply moving historical novel spanning five decades of po

Description: Looking For Jane by Heather Marshall A story of female unity that transcends generations. Based on the true story of the Jane Collective, an illegal underground abortion service, Looking For Jane reimagines the fraught battle for reproductive rights and the women who demanded the right to choose. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fascinating and compelling story peopled with strong, brave women who had me cheering them on and moved to tears Tracy Rees, bestselling author of The Rose GardenJust tell them youre looking for Jane...2017 When Angela discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession in a stack of forgotten letters, she begins to look for the intended recipient. Her search takes her to the 1970s and 80s, when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network known only by its whispered code name: Jane . . .1971As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was forced to give her baby up for adoption. Swearing shell do everything she can to make sure other women have the right to choose, she joins the Jane Network to provide safe but illegal abortions. There, she crosses paths with Nancy, who was told that if she ever found herself in a position, she should ask for Jane. Nancy soon becomes the Networks newest volunteer, desperately trying to help others while family secrets threaten everything she knows to be true.Over the years, Evelyn, Nancy, and Angelas lives intertwine to reveal the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice, and the buried secrets that will always find a way to the surface . . . Spanning decades, Evelyn, Nancy, and Angelas lives intertwine to reveal the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice, and the buried truths that will always find a way to the surface...A compelling, courageous must-read about motherhood and choice Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of The Forgotten Home ChildA beautifully written meditation on the lengths mothers will go to for their children as well as an eye-opening history of women Janet Skeslien Charles, bestselling author of The Paris Library Author Biography Heather Marshall was born and raised in Canada, where she lives with her family and their giant golden retriever. After completing two Masters degrees, Heather worked for several years in politics and communications before finally turning her attention to her true passion: storytelling. Aside from writing, some of Heathers favourite things include old houses covered in ivy (preferably with a good ghost story), roaming dusty bookshops with her husband, and being the first person to dip into a new jar of peanut butter. Review A fascinating and compelling story peopled with strong, brave women who had me cheering them on and moved to tears -- Tracy Rees, author of The Rose GardenLooking for Jane is a beautifully written meditation on the lengths mothers will go to for their children as well as an eye-opening history of women. It is an ode to the doctors, nurses, and volunteers who fought for the rights of future generations to have a say over their bodies. This gracefully entwined story of three generations of women, societal mores, and mothers and daughters stole my heart -- Janet Skeslien Charles, bestselling author of The Paris LibraryHeather Marshall shines a spotlight on the unsettling truths and heartbreaking realities faced by women of every generation. Looking for Jane is a compelling, courageous must-read about motherhood and choice -- Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of The Forgotten Home ChildAn original and poignant story that holds a mirror to the ongoing fight for womens rights. In reflecting on a dark spot in Canadian history, Heather Marshall speaks to the power of solidarity and of brave women who dare to take a stand -- Ellen Keith, bestselling author of The Dutch Wife Long Description A fascinating and compelling story peopled with strong, brave women who had me cheering them on and moved to tears Tracy Rees, bestselling author of The Rose Garden Just tell them youre looking for Jane... 2017 When Angela discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession in a stack of forgotten letters, she begins to look for the intended recipient. Her search takes her to the 1970s and 80s, when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network known only by its whispered code name: Jane . . . 1971 As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was forced to give her baby up for adoption. Swearing shell do everything she can to make sure other women have the right to choose, she joins the Jane Network to provide safe but illegal abortions. There, she crosses paths with Nancy, who was told that if she ever found herself in a position, she should ask for Jane. Nancy soon becomes the Networks newest volunteer, desperately trying to help others while family secrets threaten everything she knows to be true.Over the years, Evelyn, Nancy, and Angelas lives intertwine to reveal the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice, and the buried secrets that will always find a way to the surface . . . Spanning decades, Evelyn, Nancy, and Angelas lives intertwine to reveal the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice, and the buried truths that will always find a way to the surface... A compelling, courageous must-read about motherhood and choice Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child A beautifully written meditation on the lengths mothers will go to for their children as well as an eye-opening history of women Janet Skeslien Charles, bestselling author of The Paris Library Review Quote Looking for Jane is a beautifully written meditation on the lengths mothers will go to for their children as well as an eye-opening history of women. It is an ode to the doctors, nurses, and volunteers who fought for the rights of future generations to have a say over their bodies. This gracefully entwined story of three generations of women, societal mores, and mothers and daughters stole my heart Promotional "Headline" A story of female unity that transcends generations. Based on the true story of the Jane Collective, an illegal underground abortion service, Looking For Jane reimagines the fraught battle for reproductive rights and the women who demanded the right to choose. Details ISBN1529364124 Author Heather Marshall Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529364124 ISBN-13 9781529364125 Format Paperback Language English Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-03-01 UK Release Date 2022-03-01 Pages 400 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Imprint Hodder & Stoughton DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-03-07 AU Release Date 2022-03-07 Subtitle The deeply moving historical novel spanning five decades of powerful women We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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