Literary Merit: Good
Characterization: N/A
Recommended: Recommend
Level: Middle and High School

Wittenstein has written an easy to use and comprehend guide to the history of women's reproductive rights predominantly in the United States. This resource covers topics from Margaret Sanger and the beginnings of birth control to abortion rights and Roe v. Wade. The author discusses these topics in an unbiased manner while presenting strictly facts and leaving opinions out of the text. There are many photographs, charts and anecdotes featured throughout the text that help illustrate, reiterate and emphasize various topics.

This book should be purchased for middle and high school libraries as well as any public library servicing tweens and teens. It is a well written resource that would be beneficial to anyone needing to do a report on such a specialized topic. ( )