"Do not mistake your humanity for weakness."
 Where to begin on Looking For Jane?
 For starters, I loved this book. Such important messages about choices, motherhood and female empowerment; of medical safety and accessibility. 
 Of heartache, and groundbreaking victories for women. 
 Looking For Jane is told in multiple timelines among three main characters - Evelyn, Nancy and Angela. 
 Blending composite fact and fiction in Canadian history from the 1960s to present, the characters provide emotional insights into varied reproductive journies. 
 We are taken from a "maternity home" with forced adoptions in the 60s, to the road of legalizing abortions in the 80s, and the choices not easily - or at all - afforded in each.
 I'm beyond impressed with debut author Heather Marshall's writing. It feels genuine, effortless (though I know there's no such thing as effortless in writing).
 This is a special, unflinching read with some unexpected moments that absolutely kept my pages turning.
 Though I know not everyone will be comfortable with the content, it's such an important part of our recent history and becoming more relevant each day.
I can't recommend this book enough.