Choices
A Novel
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
For young Dierdre, pregnancy is the end of hope. Abandoned by her lover, she cannot imagine having a baby alone while in law school. For Treva, pregnancy is a miracle, but one that her high blood pressure makes extremely dangerous. For Pepper, it is a mistake--the man she loves is not the baby's father.
The decision each ofr these women must make is one that confronts thousands of women every day. The choise is not simple or easy, and it affects not only the women but also their families and their men. And the repercussions from their decisions will echo throughout the rest of their lives.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Reed's debut novel centers around three women who must choose whether to carry an unexpected pregnancy to term. African-American Treva Connor, the emotional backbone of the plot, has been warned that her health, and that of her baby, could be in danger if she decides to remain pregnant. Deirdre Samms is an extremely focused young woman who finds herself pregnant as a result of a one-night stand just before she is to start law school. Pepper Nolan is an insecure owner of a lingerie boutique who fears that, as a single mother, men won't want her. The women come together in the abortion clinic where Treva works, and with each other, confront their problems. Reed presents a realistic and detailed picture of abortion in the 1990s, from those who face physical danger by providing abortions to those who go through the experience. Although the writing veers toward the melodramatic, the content is strong enough to make this a commendable read.
