Books by Mary Fissell
“Mary Fissell starts in ancient Greece and takes it up to Roe v. Wade, telling stories of women and the potions and procedures they turned to, as well as societal attitudes to abortion. The book is a reminder that women have always had abortions, regardless of national laws and the danger to their health.” Read more...
Notable Nonfiction Books of Early 2025
Sophie Roell, Journalist
Interviews where books by Mary Fissell were recommended
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The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of Nationalism
by Yanni Kotsonis -
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Abortion: A History
by Mary Fissell -
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Maria Theresa: Empress
by Richard Bassett -
4
Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives
by Michael Joseph Gross -
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House of Huawei: The Secret History of China's Most Powerful Company
by Eva Dou
Notable Nonfiction Books of Early 2025, recommended by Sophie Roell
Notable Nonfiction Books of Early 2025, recommended by Sophie Roell
As March draws to a close, Sophie Roell, editor of Five Books, looks at some of the nonfiction books that have come out in the first three months of 2025, from the biography of one of the world’s great female leaders to better ways to measure a country’s economy.
