You're the Only One I've Told
The Stories Behind Abortion
$39.87
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2026
Summary
“Moving, multifaceted, and deeply human…as eye-opening as it is compelling” —Cecile Richards, author of Make Trouble
At a time where reproductive rights are at risk, these vital stories of diverse individuals serve as a reminder of the importance of empathy, finding community and motivating advocacy.
For a long time, when people asked Dr. Meera Shah, Chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, what she did, she would tell them she was …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780897336550 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0897336550 |
| Author: | Meera Shah |
| Publisher: | Chicago Review Press |
| Imprint: | Chicago Review Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 449g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 152mm x 228mm |
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Critics Review
“These moving stories, taken together, sharply reveal the connections among ‘reproductive justice, gender justice, racial justice, and economic justice.’ A strong contribution to discussions of reproductive rights.”
* Kirkus Reviews, starred review *“Shah places a wide range of engrossing abortion stories in their social, legal, and political contexts and spotlights the unjust toll restrictions on abortion access inflict. Her much-needed reproductive justice lens shows that abortion is … absolutely essential to ensuring freedom and equality. “
– Dorothy Roberts, author of Killing the Black Body“I learned something I didn’t know about abortion in every chapter of this book. Deeply thankful for this resource.”
– Alex * Goodreads *“A clear-eyed and shame-free examination from a doctor on the frontlines, You’re the Only One I’ve Told is the book the feminist movement has been waiting for. Everyone should read it.”
– Jessica Valenti, author of Sex Object“Readers who have felt isolated or stigmatized in talking about their own abortions will find stories that resonate, while others will have their concept of who seeks an abortion broadened. This is a moving and deeply informed argument for abortion as a human right.”
* Publishers Weekly *“The courage and honesty in the writing of Dr. Meera Shah paints the clearest of pictures: abortion isn’t a political tool. It is health care. Personal, moving and necessary—truly a must read.”
– Alyssa Mastromonaco, New York Times bestselling author and cohost of Crooked Media’s #Hysteria podcast“Shah places each person’s experiences into a larger discussion about attacks on abortion services, and the disinformation that comes with them. An important addition to the field of reproductive justice.”
* Booklist *“Through these compelling stories, Dr. Shah reveals …, as my research has confirmed, that people make the decision to end a pregnancy balancing their own responsibilities and visions for the future.”
– Diana Greene Foster, PhD, author of The Turnaway Study“These moving stories, taken together, sharply reveal the connections among ‘reproductive justice, gender justice, racial justice, and economic justice.’ A strong contribution to discussions of reproductive rights.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Shah places a wide range of engrossing abortion stories in their social, legal, and political contexts and spotlights the unjust toll restrictions on abortion access inflict. Her much-needed reproductive justice lens shows that abortion is … absolutely essential to ensuring freedom and equality. ” —Dorothy Roberts, author of Killing the Black Body
“I learned something I didn’t know about abortion in every chapter of this book. Deeply thankful for this resource.” —Alex, Goodreads
“A clear-eyed and shame-free examination from a doctor on the frontlines, You’re the Only One I’ve Told is the book the feminist movement has been waiting for. Everyone should read it.” —Jessica Valenti, author of Sex Object
“Readers who have felt isolated or stigmatized in talking about their own abortions will find stories that resonate, while others will have their concept of who seeks an abortion broadened. This is a moving and deeply informed argument for abortion as a human right.” —Publishers Weekly
“The courage and honesty in the writing of Dr. Meera Shah paints the clearest of pictures: abortion isn’t a political tool. It is health care. Personal, moving and necessary—truly a must read.” —Alyssa Mastromonaco, New York Times bestselling author and cohost of Crooked Media’s #Hysteria podcast
“Shah places each person’s experiences into a larger discussion about attacks on abortion services, and the disinformation that comes with them. An important addition to the field of reproductive justice.” —Booklist
“Through these compelling stories, Dr. Shah reveals …, as my research has confirmed, that people make the decision to end a pregnancy balancing their own responsibilities and visions for the future.” —Diana Greene Foster, PhD, author of The Turnaway Study
“To declare ‘I own my body’ is revolutionary. To say ‘I count’ is revolutionary. We do that by sharing our stories. And when our stories come together they create a subversive wave that sweeps away shame and silence… . Dr. Meera Shah gifts her confidants … with that power.”
– Mona Eltahawy, author of The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and GirlsMeera Shah
Dr. Meera Shah is a family medicine physician practicing in
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