Mine!: A celebration of liberty and freedom for all benefitting Planned Parenthood features material from Neil Gaiman, Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang, Gail Simone, Barbara Kesel, Mark Waid, Louise Simonson, Denny O'Neil, and more, edited by Joe Corallo and Molly Jackson. The stories work to tell the history of feminism and Planned Parenthood, explain the various health services that Planned Parenthood offers, and give personal testimony about how Planned Parenthood benefits individuals, even if it's only to offer reassurance and non-judgement in a time of crisis.
The authors and artists explain how heteronormative patriarchal white evangelical Christian views harm society and individuals, where a lack of basic compassion transforms into outright bigotry. For example, Niki Smith explains how then-Governor Mike Pence created an HIV pandemic in Indiana because his put his faith before the healthcare needs of his constituents.
This book came about as a way to help Planned Parenthood and preserve not only women's rights, but basic access to healthcare in the wake of Donald Trump's election to the Presidency. For those who don't know what Planned Parenthood does and why it matters, this is a must read. For those concerned about current events, this is a reassurance that you're not alone. ( )