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Start your review of Not Funny Ha-Ha: A Handbook for Something Hard

The yellow spine and title drew me in as I crawled through the graphic novel section of my library. Then the inside? It's a guide for going through an abortion. Not in a gross way, not in a political way, not in a harmful way. It's purely informational, with drawings of two women going through the process (making decision, following through, aftermath). Basically, it's this: "You ended up in this situation. It's a hard decision to make, but here are your options. Here's what to expect, but OH MY The yellow spine and title drew me in as I crawled through the graphic novel section of my library. Then the inside? It's a guide for going through an abortion. Not in a gross way, not in a political way, not in a harmful way. It's purely informational, with drawings of two women going through the process (making decision, following through, aftermath). Basically, it's this: "You ended up in this situation. It's a hard decision to make, but here are your options. Here's what to expect, but OH MY GOD WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. Ask your doctor. Best wishes." Before reading this, there were a lot of questions about abortion I wouldn't have ever known to ask. So. Recommended reading for all Pro-Choice humans? All in favor, say aye.

— Ashley Holstrom

from The Best Books We Read In October 2016: http://bookriot.com/2016/10/31/riot-r...

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Jul 31, 2015 Kaylee rated it it was amazing

An honest, unbiased, and shame-free look at the experiences of women who choose to have abortions. As a sex educator, I was so pleased to see information about both medication and surgical abortions provided in an accurate yet accessible way. Thank you, Leah Hayes, for writing and illustrating such an important book!

Somehow despite the subtitle and the depiction of a row of serious and anxious women on the cover, I got it in my head that this is was a humor collection of single-page cartoons. You could hear the gears grinding in my head as I shifted directly from second to reverse to accept that it was instead an educational tract about what women should expect if they choose to undergo a medical or surgical abortion due to an unintended pregnancy.

I'm not usually a fan of text heavy graphic novels with unev

I'm not usually a fan of text heavy graphic novels with uneven hand lettering, but somehow it worked here, drawing me into the emotion and urgency of undergoing a mentally and physically difficult process. Hayes leavens the scary and depressing bits with compassion, simple advice, and a lack of judgement.

It wasn't what I expected, but I was impressed with what I got instead.

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Feb 14, 2020 Claire rated it really liked it

Straightforward and honest. It's significant that this book exists as part of an open dialogue about an experience that touches more people than we imagine.

Nov 30, 2015 Kate rated it really liked it

This book is a really good start for talking about abortion in an honest and basic way. It goes through the basics of what a medical and surgical abortion entails, what to expect, what you may be feeling, etc. It skips over all the reasons that one might have to have an abortion, saying that no matter what they are, they are valid.

They did touch on the fact that not everyone has a supportive family, but I felt they should have gone into that a little bit further. The one character in the book wh

They did touch on the fact that not everyone has a supportive family, but I felt they should have gone into that a little bit further. The one character in the book who didn't want to tell her family had a very supportive friend, but not everyone has that either. Also, both of the women followed in the book had jobs that they could take days off with no repercussions - it wasn't mentioned at all, but they both were able to stay home and recuperate with no apparent worries about work or other responsibilities. They were both also able to easily find a clinic near them that would provide abortions, and they weren't fake clinics that would try to guilt them into not having abortions, and there weren't any picketers outside with pictures of fetuses on their signs yelling mean things. I know this book was meant to be a specific look at how abortions are carried out and the issues surrounding that, but I still felt that some things shouldn't have been left out. This book could be a great comfort for people who have decided to have an abortion, but for those who can't afford to take time off work there's no mention of how it might look to cope with the bleeding/cramping etc. at work - just one example of a situation that I feel should have been within the scope of this book. I also think it's worth mentioning that sometimes men and genderqueer people choose to have abortions as well.

Hopefully this will just be one book of many that take a compassionate look at the realities of abortion after someone has made the decision to do it, because I think this book would be very helpful to me if I ever made that choice.

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Oct 04, 2017 Raina rated it it was amazing

I really love the deliberate approach given to the creation of this book.

The subtlety of the cover. The candid voice of the text. The artfulness of the illustrations. The clarity of the layouts. It's approachable. And engaging. And sincere.

This is a book written to demystify the process of getting an abortion. She walks us through two difference scenarios (one at a clinic, one at home), with two different women.

As someone who has never had this experience, and has personally changed my opinion a

I really love the deliberate approach given to the creation of this book.

The subtlety of the cover. The candid voice of the text. The artfulness of the illustrations. The clarity of the layouts. It's approachable. And engaging. And sincere.

This is a book written to demystify the process of getting an abortion. She walks us through two difference scenarios (one at a clinic, one at home), with two different women.

As someone who has never had this experience, and has personally changed my opinion about the practice, everything rang true.

This seems ideal for any high school or middle school library or counseling office. Every Planned Parenthood and women's health clinic. Every academic library with any kind of gender studies or medical program. Every hospital. Every public library, obvs.

I'm so glad it exists.

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Sep 14, 2016 Dov Zeller rated it really liked it

I appreciate the presence of this book, and that the cover is created in a way that allows people to read it in public and carry it around, even potentially order it online or buy it at a store in the presence of friends, family members etc. without being approached, attacked or shamed. While it is a very strange title, it is also a brilliant one in terms of its protective abilities. "A handbook for something hard." Wow. I am in awe.

The author offers a vision of abortion as something challenging

The author offers a vision of abortion as something challenging emotionally and physically, but also accessible and manageable. She chooses to represents two people getting abortions as deeply worthy of love and support. A lot of reviewers appreciate the honesty, 'matter-of-factness', and shame-free quality of the book. I do too!

Some complain because it doesn't cover a broader range of experiences or go into detail about potential logistical challenges and dangers (from anti-abortion terrorists, i.e.) but I must say, that shit gets enough media attention and sometimes it is nice to have a book which shows that people's experiences can be okay.

It's been a while since I read this book. I meant to review it a while back and didn't. So, hope I'm remembering it well-enough and very glad it exists.

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Aug 03, 2015 Ashley rated it liked it

I read this book while listening to the Senate debate defunding Planned Parenthood today. It was, well, not "perfect" but the right way to read the book. Hayes' "Not Funny Ha-Ha" is a very simple introduction to medical and surgical abortion that assumes that the decision is personal but, ultimately, one that women make on their own. I appreciated the author's note in the back of the book because she points out that the political debate tends to frame the issue as "what choice will you make?" an I read this book while listening to the Senate debate defunding Planned Parenthood today. It was, well, not "perfect" but the right way to read the book. Hayes' "Not Funny Ha-Ha" is a very simple introduction to medical and surgical abortion that assumes that the decision is personal but, ultimately, one that women make on their own. I appreciated the author's note in the back of the book because she points out that the political debate tends to frame the issue as "what choice will you make?" and then zooms right to the "aftermath" of that decision. "Not Funny Ha-Ha" focuses on what actually happens-- calling clinics, paperwork, confusion and relief.

It's an important book but it is not political. Hayes does not discuss funding, insurance, or Medicare. She does not suggest that access often depends on financial status or that, in some states, patients must look at ultrasounds. This book really is a "best case" scenario for an abortion patient. That isn't a bad thing, but a lot of women encounter many more roadblocks than just what they feel about the procedure. It also means that the book falls short of its promise. This isn't really a guide to something difficult because it avoids the real difficulties of obtaining an abortion if you're in a rural area, are a poor woman, or live in a state with substantial barriers to access.

The drawings are beautiful and the text is easy to read and approachable. This is a good, basic introduction to abortion in the United States. Still, I don't know that I'd recommend it as an advocacy or consciousness-raising tool. It's more of a book for women who might know a bit about abortion but who need clarification on basic terms and processes.

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Dec 02, 2015 Liz rated it liked it

The subject of abortions, and how to access them, and how they actually work is a very important one. Kudos to this book for tackling that subject, but I feel like the narrative aspect of this story couldn't easily transition from telling the story of the 2 women profiled, and giving facts about the 2 different types of abortions used. Essentially, both women were in the same situation, and they had the same supportive friends and/or relatives, and the only difference was the actual procedure th The subject of abortions, and how to access them, and how they actually work is a very important one. Kudos to this book for tackling that subject, but I feel like the narrative aspect of this story couldn't easily transition from telling the story of the 2 women profiled, and giving facts about the 2 different types of abortions used. Essentially, both women were in the same situation, and they had the same supportive friends and/or relatives, and the only difference was the actual procedure they chose. This book sticks pretty strictly to the where and how of abortion, and doesn't delve into the why and what. The subtitle says it is "A Handbook for Something Hard", and that's pretty much exactly what it is: a nicely illustrated list of what to expect from the procedure itself. But if you're looking for a book that tells a more personal story of what abortions mean to the people who have had them, this probably isn't for you. ...more

A book with a terrible, completely uninformative title about abortion, which is on other hand usefully technical, helpful about the procedural and emotional issues one might face. Another strength of the book is that the author tells the contrasting stories of two women who have somewhat different experiences with it, though both were ultimately positive. It's generally an informational text, though, straightforward, useful. The art is just mainly illustrative. The book jacket claims it's someti A book with a terrible, completely uninformative title about abortion, which is on other hand usefully technical, helpful about the procedural and emotional issues one might face. Another strength of the book is that the author tells the contrasting stories of two women who have somewhat different experiences with it, though both were ultimately positive. It's generally an informational text, though, straightforward, useful. The art is just mainly illustrative. The book jacket claims it's sometimes light and often funny, which I didn't find to be true. But this is an important book to have, especially as Planned Parenthood and other organizations are castigated by the Right. ...more

Sep 13, 2015 Stewart Tame rated it really liked it

Wow! A delicate subject handled with grace and warmth and respect. I heartily agree with Ellen Forney's quote on the back cover likening the book to a conversation with a cool older sister who sits down with you and tells you what's what. So this book deals with abortion. It doesn't address the controversy over when life begins or any of that. That's not what it's for. However, if you've already made the decision to have an abortion, or are even just curious, this book tells you what to expect r Wow! A delicate subject handled with grace and warmth and respect. I heartily agree with Ellen Forney's quote on the back cover likening the book to a conversation with a cool older sister who sits down with you and tells you what's what. So this book deals with abortion. It doesn't address the controversy over when life begins or any of that. That's not what it's for. However, if you've already made the decision to have an abortion, or are even just curious, this book tells you what to expect regarding the actual procedure. It's full of useful advice--how soon do you need to schedule the procedure, for instance--and what exactly happens, depending on whether you go the surgical or medical route--there are ups and downs to both. The book recognizes that it's a touchy subject, and tries to answer any questions you may be too scared or ashamed to ask. Obviously, being male, the question of having an abortion is never going to arise for me, but I still found this book enthralling, warm, and honest. Excellent stuff! ...more

The color and style of this book were initially what drew me in. I appreciated the illustrations of the people, and am a sucker for nice lettering. Once I read the back, I was stunned, intrigued, and hopeful for what this was about to share with me about the reality of abortion.
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Though it is a traditionally taboo topic, I, myself, have reflected on it quite a bit, and appreciate how kind, accepting, factual, empathic, real, and non-shaming this book is. There is an acceptance to the reality that The color and style of this book were initially what drew me in. I appreciated the illustrations of the people, and am a sucker for nice lettering. Once I read the back, I was stunned, intrigued, and hopeful for what this was about to share with me about the reality of abortion.
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Though it is a traditionally taboo topic, I, myself, have reflected on it quite a bit, and appreciate how kind, accepting, factual, empathic, real, and non-shaming this book is. There is an acceptance to the reality that we are all people, and regardless of the circumstance, or the 'why' there is a person behind this decision, that also experiences real emotions and feelings about their experiences. I feel grateful to the author for creating this, and making it so digestible and real. I can imagine feeling so scared, alone, and overwhelmed in that situation, and this book normalizes each step of the experience.
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Regardless of your stance, this felt like an important, real, and honest take on the experience of deciding and having an abortion, and feels important to know and understand.
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Nov 26, 2019 Keen rated it it was ok

5 FOR INFORMATION 1 FOR ART WORK

It may sound strange and even a little obvious to some, but it has become apparent to me that you do not have to be a good or even decent artist to write your own graphic novel. I have lost count of the ones I've read which have poor to below average drawing in them. Something I have never been able to understand is, if you cannot write text legibly then get someone who can, especially if you are calling yourself an artist and publishing a book that you want other

5 FOR INFORMATION 1 FOR ART WORK

Hayes addresses a serious enough and worthwhile subject in here, and there is a lot of really useful information that could help many people. She handles this sensitive subject with grace, warmth and compassion, but the art work is really not good at all, the lettering is like scrawling on a toilet cubicle. The author clearly had the best of intentions and this really succeeds in delivering hard facts but it really fails in terms of the art work.

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Good topic, and the medium of a comic can be very effective to make difficult subjects, such as abortion, more approachable.

This book gives the basic information about two types of abortion, medical and surgical, from the perspective of two women who underwent the treatment. It gives all the ins and outs of the procedures and for that this is a very useful book to read. No matter what your opinion on abortion is, it never hurts to know more about such a controversial subject before you make up your mind. Although this book felt a bit blank or boring maybe, as if the story itself is not given a lot of information. It would work better as an information booklet than a story. And maybe that is exactly what the book tried to be.

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Here in Brazil, when we talk about the need for abortion to be legal and all, a lot of people come up with these ridiculous arguments about how women (poor women, they mean) would have an abortion every month, thinking that the medical abortion must be like taking some skittles or what. The process is painful, both physically and emotionally. I have never been through an abortion and also never needed it, and none of my closest friends have, so I actually knew next to nothing about the procedure Here in Brazil, when we talk about the need for abortion to be legal and all, a lot of people come up with these ridiculous arguments about how women (poor women, they mean) would have an abortion every month, thinking that the medical abortion must be like taking some skittles or what. The process is painful, both physically and emotionally. I have never been through an abortion and also never needed it, and none of my closest friends have, so I actually knew next to nothing about the procedures, but oh my, how can people assume that it's an easy once-a-month process? Really? We all need this book. I wish I could show it to every single woman I know. To the men I know I wish they would read it too, but this is also none of their business, and I think men shouldn't be allowed to have a vote on what we do with out bodies. How can a woman go through this out of necessity or any other reasons and be considered a criminal? This is beyond me. ...more

Sep 30, 2015 Selena rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Everyone

Not going to sugar coat it.

This is a book about abortion.

This is a graphic about the FACTS and nothing but the facts put in an accessible format.

There is no judgement. There is no political agenda. There is no "you should or shouldn't." It is just an explanation of what happens during the process.

Just as the title says, this really is a "handbook for something hard." It lets you know what to expect, what kinds of things you should plan for if you decide to go through with it.

And something worth

Not going to sugar coat it.

This is a book about abortion.

This is a graphic about the FACTS and nothing but the facts put in an accessible format.

There is no judgement. There is no political agenda. There is no "you should or shouldn't." It is just an explanation of what happens during the process.

Just as the title says, this really is a "handbook for something hard." It lets you know what to expect, what kinds of things you should plan for if you decide to go through with it.

And something worth noting: This book ultimately explains the process by going through the stories of two characters, "Mary and Lisa." Leah Hayes specifically says at one point: "Since this is a book about what it's like to go through an abortion, we won't get into how or why she got pregnant. For all intents and purposes... it doesn't really matter" and adds as a side note from the character Mary, "Yup! And it's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS." I'm glad that Leah pointed out that this has nothing to do with anything. We shouldn't be judging these characters. They're here to help us understand the facts.

This is a book everyone should read from both sides of the argument, of all races, colors, creed and genders. If nothing else, it'll make abortion less of a surreal concept and something more concrete.

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I found this in an article about graphic memoirs, but there was no indication that either story presented here was based on any one individual. In fact, most personal information and specific details of each case were completely removed. This is a purely factual explanation of the two available legal methods of abortion. There is really no entertainment value; it is strictly informational. For that, it is a good read, but even so, the author constantly tells its readers to seek out other sources I found this in an article about graphic memoirs, but there was no indication that either story presented here was based on any one individual. In fact, most personal information and specific details of each case were completely removed. This is a purely factual explanation of the two available legal methods of abortion. There is really no entertainment value; it is strictly informational. For that, it is a good read, but even so, the author constantly tells its readers to seek out other sources and speak to professionals. And with the extremely vague title, I'm really not sure what the goal was of writing this book... ...more

Sep 06, 2015 Sophia rated it it was amazing

This book gets five stars because it is good and also important. There are things I wish it had gone more into, like what to do if you live in an area where it's difficult (or impossible) to get an abortion, or what to do if you can't afford one, but it covered the rest of the process pretty admirably. I liked that the idea seemed to be "there are no wrong decisions, here is what will happen if this happens to be yours". It was very gentle in a way that I think would be helpful if I actually wer This book gets five stars because it is good and also important. There are things I wish it had gone more into, like what to do if you live in an area where it's difficult (or impossible) to get an abortion, or what to do if you can't afford one, but it covered the rest of the process pretty admirably. I liked that the idea seemed to be "there are no wrong decisions, here is what will happen if this happens to be yours". It was very gentle in a way that I think would be helpful if I actually were pregnant and not sure what to do. ...more

I like that this book exists but it was just kinda "meh". I thought there should have been more information. Everything in it you probably could have guessed on your own. I like that this book exists but it was just kinda "meh". I thought there should have been more information. Everything in it you probably could have guessed on your own. ...more

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Mar 26, 2021 Katie rated it really liked it

In 2021 I am trying to read more graphic novels. I picked up a copy of this while browsing the GN section at my local library. This is a short book that talks about abortion. The back of the book says, "Hayes uses the graphic novel format to demystify what can be a very intimidating and often lonely experience." What I appreciated about this book is that its about as non-political and inclusive as can be, considering the topic. The author explains what happens the moment a person elects to have In 2021 I am trying to read more graphic novels. I picked up a copy of this while browsing the GN section at my local library. This is a short book that talks about abortion. The back of the book says, "Hayes uses the graphic novel format to demystify what can be a very intimidating and often lonely experience." What I appreciated about this book is that its about as non-political and inclusive as can be, considering the topic. The author explains what happens the moment a person elects to have an abortion and gives a step by step guide on what to expect, from making the initial call to a doctor, to feelings the days after. The scenarios provided of two separate women's experiences do not discuss how they got pregnant or why they want an abortion which I think is important. While some people may disapprove, I recommend this book to everyone, because despite all the reasons to push back, abortions have happened, do happen, and will continue to happen. I think this is a good book to read with our daughters and sons, so they can understand that this is something that can happen in our lives or to someone we care about, and how vital it is to be informed and make safe decisions for our bodies and minds. If you have a teenager, this can be a great discussion piece, as its not too long, procedural oriented, and gives lots of space for learning. ...more

Abortion comicssss. There should probably be more of you.
I'm not a huge fan of abortions. In fact I am straight up NOT A FAN.
BUT. I think the telling of these stories is worthwhile, and I know that appreciating that honesty, and striving for greater understanding, doesn't equal complicity. Essentially I seek to understand. And this is moving in that direction. But it's a little too dry and careful. In fact I just read a cartoon in The Nib a couple days ago that....I read this long enough ago, th Abortion comicssss. There should probably be more of you.
I'm not a huge fan of abortions. In fact I am straight up NOT A FAN.
BUT. I think the telling of these stories is worthwhile, and I know that appreciating that honesty, and striving for greater understanding, doesn't equal complicity. Essentially I seek to understand. And this is moving in that direction. But it's a little too dry and careful. In fact I just read a cartoon in The Nib a couple days ago that....I read this long enough ago, that the Nib cartoon has supplanted it in mind. https://thenib.com/nothing-feels-real...

I'm looking forward to reading that anthology. Striving for understanding. Yep.

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Jun 07, 2022 Goatllama rated it it was amazing

This book is rather offensive... at one point the author spells "gazillion" with two "z's" and one "l." Couldn't believe my eyes.

Also, and I can't believe I'm writing this, but (view spoiler)[this book contains Shrek (hide spoiler)].

Anyways. Ha ha's aside, you can read this in under an hour and damn, you really should read it. One billion percent if you're about to have an abortion, and some percentage less (but not all that much) if you just want to be more informed and get a glimpse of the pr

This book is rather offensive... at one point the author spells "gazillion" with two "z's" and one "l." Couldn't believe my eyes.

Also, and I can't believe I'm writing this, but (view spoiler)[this book contains Shrek (hide spoiler)].

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Apr 03, 2016 Shannon rated it it was ok

Ehhhh. So i totally support the vision of this "graphic novel" (scare quotes justified, barely qualifies, see the later and hatier part of this review) : it provides good info on abortion, and contains seemingly heartfelt words of comfort. (Tone seemed almost condescending at times, tbh, though I'm pretty certain the author meant it to be reassuring and perhaps it was that way to appeal to a wide range of ages, which is coo'.)

I just dont see the point of this existing, in this form, really. One

I just dont see the point of this existing, in this form, really. One who is gonna get an abortion is prob gonna hit up the internet or a clinic or a friend (in the books defense-all things it tells you to do) not be like "hm i wonder if i can find a graphic novel on the subject". Aaand, i dont like the illustrations. Which are sparse anyway, like there are pages of just text which is like, okay, why did you make this in graphic novel form, then? Not enough graphic. Doodling medicine bottles all over a page is blatantly filler and doesnt count. Step yo art up. Aand, the creating two fictional stories of people who got abortions to quickly rush thru after explaining all the stuff we all have access to by spending 10 seconds on google...half-assed effort there, for sure.

That said, I'd give it all of the stars and name my hypothetical nonexistant firstborn Not Funny Ha Ha if they gave this book out to high schoolers as part of their sex ed curriculum. Just a quick read about how its okay, its you choice, here's the medical info. You know, real revolutionaly shit by our puritanical standards. I'm sure i can expect this book to sweep the nations high schools when hell freezes over. Or that long plus an additional 100,000 years if a republican gets into office...ahem.

Anyway. Two stars, but you're doing the, uh, lords work here (is there a nonreligious version of this expression? My heathen-lefty-ass shouldnt be allowed to use jesusspeak but i cant think of a suitable replacement), author Leah Hayes.

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Jun 08, 2016 Molly rated it really liked it

I saw a review of this several months ago and had been wanting to read it since. I only know one woman who has had an abortion, and we've never really discussed it. I actually don't know a lot about it as a surgical procedure -- only medical -- and that knowledge comes from the documentary Vessel, which I highly recommend to anyone who is reading this review or this book.

It was a really informative book, aimed at women who are pregnant and having an abortion but don't know much about the proced

It was a really informative book, aimed at women who are pregnant and having an abortion but don't know much about the procedure(s). I learned a lot from the book, which also does very well at reassuring its reader that the decision is *hers* alone. It suggests telling a trusted person what she is going through in order to have help and support, and encourages the reader to ask questions of their doctor rather than rely on the book or the Internet as a source of information. This seemed a little tedious to me as I was reading, but were I actually in a situation where I was about to have an abortion, the repeated, friendly reminders would probably be rather welcome.

I wished there had been a few more illustrations - there's a lot of written information - and that the tone was a little more upbeat in places. Both women look pretty somber throughout the book, and while I realize that there are heavy emotional components to this decision, I wished that at least one of them was given a story where she felt like she was making the right decision without being *too* tormented by it. Really, though, that's my only complaint.

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Jul 13, 2015 Alicia Farmer rated it really liked it

A better title would be "What to Expect When You Abort." With some preamble, mostly trying to remove a book about abortion from the realm of the political, it jumps right into the ways a medical (i.e. take pills) and surgical (go to a clinic) abortion works: what you're likely to have to do in terms of bureaucracy, what you may experience physically, how you initiate and bring closure to the physical process. It also touches on the emotional experience.

The best audience for the book -- and the o

The best audience for the book -- and the one the author envisions -- is the woman who has just decided to get a first-trimester abortion. Unfortunately, that woman is not likely to go to her library or Amazon.com looking for books. And even if she did, she could well be done with the abortion by the time the book arrived in the mail or, in my case, from the library recall.

So the big question this raised for me is, where would you put this book so it gets to its intended audience? Answer: the Internet. Then SEO the heck out of that page so it shows up on page 1 when someone types "abortion" into Google. Oh -- and make it free.

Squabbles: 1) Both women in the book look white. I think one may be intended to be "of color," but it's hard to tell. 2) Both women in the book are women. They're in their 20s. Don't call them "girls."

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A very concise and approachable book as to how most abortions work in the US. I thought it did a good job dealing with the topic in a very neutral, even-handed manner. It demystifies the abortion process, however, by trying so hard to be non-political and generalised, I do think some of the potential power of the narrative is lost.

There are two issues I had with the book. While the art was strong, the text setting was rather crude, and the general design of the way the pages were laid out bother

There are two issues I had with the book. While the art was strong, the text setting was rather crude, and the general design of the way the pages were laid out bothered me they were very off center and used a lot of negative space without good reason. While a book about abortion doesn't have to be pretty, I didn't understand the artistic reasons for the messy hand drawn font, or the large amounts of unused space.

Finally, I don't really understand the title! I borrowed the book from the library expecting something more personal or narrative. Not Funny Ha Ha is really just about the procedures and how people may feel. Valuable, but not exactly what I expected, and perhaps not as powerful as it could have been given the fact that the author chose to talk about abortion through the use of characters.

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Sep 14, 2015 Allie rated it it was amazing

It's kind of hard to be enthusiastic about an abortion guidebook, but this was really good. There's so much information about making the choice, but way less about what actually happens. The tone is conversational and compassionate, and the whole thing is very non-judgemental. How and why someone made the choice to get an abortion is irrelevant, and this book is a supportive way for them to go forward. Plus the illustrations are really fantastic. I think a graphic format is a really cool choice It's kind of hard to be enthusiastic about an abortion guidebook, but this was really good. There's so much information about making the choice, but way less about what actually happens. The tone is conversational and compassionate, and the whole thing is very non-judgemental. How and why someone made the choice to get an abortion is irrelevant, and this book is a supportive way for them to go forward. Plus the illustrations are really fantastic. I think a graphic format is a really cool choice for this kind of book, and definitely something I would (and did) gravitate towards. ...more

Oct 18, 2016 Teresa Reid rated it it was amazing

This is the book I'm going to get my children to read when they ask me about abortion. Unfortunately, my son had a teacher in fourth grade that already discussed this procedure at length with his class, skewing towards the pro life side, so they already have heard the words. What they don't know yet, is that I have endured this procedure myself, and I intend to be completely open and honest with them when that time comes. This book is a perfect illustration of the thoughts feelings and experienc This is the book I'm going to get my children to read when they ask me about abortion. Unfortunately, my son had a teacher in fourth grade that already discussed this procedure at length with his class, skewing towards the pro life side, so they already have heard the words. What they don't know yet, is that I have endured this procedure myself, and I intend to be completely open and honest with them when that time comes. This book is a perfect illustration of the thoughts feelings and experiences that accompany this procedure. I believe it should be required reading for all teams. ...more

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