Set in early 1970s Chicago, this dramatic and inspiring novel tells the true story of the Jane Collective, an underground women's health organization. Composed entirely of women helping women, Jane provides reproductive counseling and safe, illegal abortions, empowering them to live free from societal expectations. Veronica, the founder, takes pride in aiding thousands but struggles with her double life as a conventional housewife during her own high-risk pregnancy. Meanwhile, two other women in her neighborhood face their own challenges. Margaret, a young professor, secretly volunteers at Jane while navigating a troubling relationship with a man whose attitude toward his ex-wife disturbs her. Patty, a devoted wife and mother, begins to realize something essential is missing from her life. The unexpected arrival of her runaway sister, Eliza, forces Patty to confront the true meaning of love and support. In a time when the personal was political, and media proclaimed that women had "come a long way," Veronica, Margaret, and Patty must make choices that will irrevocably alter their lives.
