A powerful novel of friendship, choice, and survival -- before Roe v. Wade, when a woman's options could define her destiny.

In 1963, three college friends at the University of Michigan are on the cusp of adulthood, full of dreams and discovering their place in the world. But when two of them become pregnant, they face an impossible reality: abortion is illegal, birth control is hard to come by, and society is quick to judge.

Set in the years before Roe v. Wade, The Reluctant Womb follows these young women as they grapple with love, shame, secrecy, and the consequences of choices no one should be forced to make alone. Against the backdrop of the sexual revolution, shifting gender roles, and political unrest, their stories illuminate the emotional and societal weight of unplanned pregnancy in a time when women had little agency over their own bodies.

Based on true events and written by one of the women who lived them, Pamela Blair's novel is both a poignant coming-of-age story and a timely reminder of how much -- and how little -- has changed.

For readers of historical fiction, women's fiction, and memoir-style novels, The Reluctant Womb is an unforgettable story of resilience, friendship, and the fight for reproductive freedom.

A CHOICE THAT WASN'T A CHOICE

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• Publication Date: June 20, 2025
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• Print Length: 414 Pages
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