They weep on my doorstep
by Barnett, Ruth; as told to Doug Baker
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Beaverton, OR: Halo Publishing, 1969. [4], iii, [2], v-viii, [2], 140, [4]p., wraps. 8.5 x 5.25 in. Very Good. Barnett's memoir, focusing on her work as an abortion provider out of Portland, Oregon, which operated until her clinic came under increased scrutiny in the post-war years.
"After fifty years and tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Barnett tells it like it is. An engrossing story of one woman's lifelong dedication to her convictions in the face of ostracism, social pressures and archaic laws which sent her to prison three times. This remarkable woman has written an eloquent plea for immediate abortion law reform." - rear wrap.
"After fifty years and tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Barnett tells it like it is. An engrossing story of one woman's lifelong dedication to her convictions in the face of ostracism, social pressures and archaic laws which sent her to prison three times. This remarkable woman has written an eloquent plea for immediate abortion law reform." - rear wrap.
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- Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44876
- Title
- They weep on my doorstep
- Author
- Barnett, Ruth; as told to Doug Baker
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Publisher
- Halo Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Beaverton, OR
- Date Published
- 1969
- Bookseller catalogs
- Labor - American; Women; History of Science and Medicine; Oregon;
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Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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About Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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