Review of "Saving Cicadas" by Nicole Seitz

Saving Cicadas is a truly moving book. I always appreciate a book that can surprise me. I began to read this book with no clear expectations, but it soon became apparent that the author was trying to send a message. In a world that is almost completely pro-choice, I was very grateful to find that Ms. Seitz was offering both viewpoints. Not only does she represent the ideas and beliefs an unwed mother with limited options, but she also shows us how the mother’s young daughters feel on the subject. It is easy to change our values as we become adults. Things that were once black and white become gray. We can delude ourselves into thinking that a woman should be able to choose whether or not she has a baby, that it isn’t really murder. Ms. Seitz brings abortion to light through the eyes of child. Janie’s questions and insight force the reader to dig deep and face the truth. I love this book because of the excellent writing, engaging characters, and strong sense of purpose. I would recommend it to all mothers and all those considering abortions. I feel that this book could also be very useful in talking to teens pregnancy and abortion. Ms. Seitz is a courageous author who is unafraid to speak out against social injustices. I applaud her efforts and praise her ability to tell a good yarn.

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