Preorder The Abortion Companion (please!)
Preorders are SO important and determine whether this book gets to the people who need it
Hi! If you don’t have time to read this email: Please consider preordering a copy of my second book The Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey (out 1/13). Preorders are the single most important ingredient for a successful book launch, and I really need your help getting this resource in the hands of the people who need it. I will send you a pretty signed bookplate in the mail as a thank you!
First, Jen Hamilton’s review (yes, our collective favorite nurse Jen!):
“The Abortion Companion feels like sitting down on your big sister’s bed; a big sister who refuses to let you carry shame or walk alone through scary things. Becca Rea-Tucker brings compassion, clarity, and courage to a topic that desperately needs all three.”
—Jen Hamilton, RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB
“Who is this book for? What spaces does it need to get to? How could I use it?”
Thank you so much for asking! This is the book I wish I had when I had my abortion. Here is a list of use cases:
Individuals
Above all: people who have abortions. This is for you if you’re having an abortion today, had one 30 years ago, or are simply trying to figure out what to do. It is for young people and older people. For people who feel comfortable talking about their abortion already, and for people who have never said abortion out loud.
Those who love people who have abortions and want to support us
Professional recommendations
Therapists, doulas, educators, librarians, social workers, OB/GYNs, abortion providers
Communities
Faith groups, book clubs, community centers, women’s/LGBTQ/youth centers, parenting groups, civic groups, abortion funds, clinics, practical support groups
School/Youth Spaces
High school nurse’s office, health teacher’s shelf, campus repro groups/feminist clubs, student health centers
Are any of these use cases relevant to you? I thought so! I invite you to preorder a copy.
“Tell me about the format!”
The Abortion Companion is a mix of things: reflection prompts, conversation scripts, meditations, high quality info about abortion itself, resources for accessing care, and a lot more.
It is *beautifully* illustrated by Jillian Barthold.
There are three format options: print, e-book, and audiobook.
I’m hoping that the audiobook version will be an option for people who might not feel comfortable carrying a physical book, or who would benefit from listening - in situations like at the clinic or while taking pills at home. I recorded it myself! You can listen to a sample here:
“Becca, why do I need to preorder? Can’t I just get it when it comes out?”
Preorders help booksellers decide which books to stock and how many copies to have available. If someone needs support with their abortion, I want them to be able to walk into any bookstore and find this book (and not buried somewhere - prominently on display). I think you do too. But in order to make that a reality, the stores have to stock it!
Books with higher preorder numbers get more attention. In this context, I love attention.
If you’ve been planning to buy this book, please consider doing it now! If you can preorder multiple copies - for a friend, to donate to your local fund/clinic, display defiantly on your bookshelf, or drop off at the free little library - that helps even more.
If you’ve already preordered, I can’t thank you enough. If you haven’t yet, please consider it. And don’t forget to upload your receipt at this link to receive a signed book plate in the mail <3.
praise for THE ABORTION COMPANION
“In The Abortion Companion, Becca Rea-Tucker has written an approachable and dare I say – delightful guide for the one in four women in the United States who will have an abortion and for those who love them. This means, it’s for everyone. Written in a style reminiscent of how a supportive best friend would talk to you, the book includes practical information, self- help tips to navigate external and internalized stigma, affirmations and lists of resources. Underlying this unabashedly PRO-abortion, rather than pro-choice, book is unflinching validation, love and support. May The Abortion Companion finds its way to all who need it.”
— Dr. Shelley Sella, board-certified OB-GYN and the first woman to openly practice third-trimester abortion care in the US. Her first book, Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care, is a tribute to the real people whose hearts, reasons, and stories are more complex than politicized conversations about abortion lead us to believe.
“A true companion for anyone who is considering an abortion, has had an abortion, or wants to support a loved one having an abortion. The personal storytelling weaved into practical advice reads like a trusted aunt sharing her hard earned wisdom. The information in the book is both deeply reflective while also being easily digestible for all readers. Having cared for thousands of people through their abortion experiences, I especially appreciated the dialogues, scripts, and template emails to help people having abortions through some of the difficult conversations around sharing their decision or getting time off. I look forward to sharing The Abortion Companion with the people I care for in my practice.”
— Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, OB/GYN in Texas, abortion provider, founder of Pegasus Health Justice Center, and Board Chair for Physicians for Reproductive Health.
“The Abortion Companion is a dreamy walk through of everything from legal considerations to binge worthy movie suggestions. Each section holds your hand with easy to digest information and affirmations both for anyone considering abortion care and those wanting to support someone seeking abortion care. It reads like a soothing friend who has been there before, which is exactly what so many of us need in this moment.”
— Shelley Mann, clinic escort, community organizer, and executive director of Nebraska Abortion Resources (NEAR)
“The Abortion Companion is a warm hug for all of us who have had and will have abortions. Becca Rea-Tucker’s sage advice, deep expertise, and bubbly creativity shine through on each page. The kind words and bright illustrations are the perfect companion for all as they navigate their abortion experience. Becca Rea-Tucker is the loving abortion bestie everyone deserves and The Abortion Companion is the exact book I needed when I had my abortion.”
- Renee Bracey Sherman, Co-Author, Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve
“The Abortion Companion is the book I’ve been waiting for as someone lucky enough to work directly with abortion seekers. It is confessional, warm, and deeply informed. Becca Rea-Tucker has poured her heart and soul into this book, and her empathy and sincerity radiate from every page. In a world eager to assign shame and isolation to a wholly ordinary and common experience, The Abortion Companion is a non-judgmental, approachable guide readers can engage with at their own pace. I am eager to put this text into the hands of those who need it—and will cherish my own copy.”
- Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Former co-director of the Carolina Abortion Fund and co-editor of An American Girl Anthology
“Because of unnecessary stigma and shame, abortion can be overwhelming: as a personal experience or as a topic of conversation. Becca Rea-Tucker’s The Abortion Companion is an excellent resource to manage that sense of overwhelm. Filled with important and usable information, this companion makes having an abortion, or just learning about it, manageable and affirming. I can’t wait to recommend this to students, friends, and anyone who might be abortion curious.”
— Tracy A Weitz, PhD, MPA, Professor of Sociology, American University, Co-Founder and Director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH)
“Abortion (whether medication or procedural) is a common experience: roughly one in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime, and trans and nonbinary people also have abortions. Despite the prevalence of abortion, it remains socially stigmatized and increasingly difficult to access in the United States, complicating people’s choices and adding to stress about this deeply personal decision. The Abortion Companion is like a cool and supportive friend/big sister there to affirm your decision-making, correct common misperceptions that are grounded in stigma, and guide you through the process from beginning to end.
The Abortion Companion is truly a wonderful, accessible, and inclusive tool for understanding what to expect with different types of abortions, finding accurate information about mediation/procedural abortion in your area, and working through feelings around abortion -- all of them, whether they are positive, negative, or neutral. The book is comprehensive, comprising information on the history of abortion laws, digital safety, strategies for managing feelings before and after abortion, prompts for how to ask for help, and affirmations for when self-stigma and shame start to creep in. It is the first book I have ever read abortion abortion that is not only non-stigmatizing but unapologetically supportive of individuals who choose to have an abortion.
In the early pages of the book, Becca writes that she hopes that this will be a book that gets passed around as people consider and have abortions. Given how common abortion is, it seems like a book that everyone should have on their bookshelf. I really can’t recommend it enough if you are a person who has ever had an abortion, are considering having one, or know someone who may someday have one.”
— Jaclyn A. Siegel, Ph.D, Social Psychologist
“Aesthetically beautiful and emotionally resonant, The Abortion Companion captures Becca Rea-Tucker’s rare gift for destigmatizing conversation and creating space for honest reflection. I’ve learned so much about myself and my own deeply held beliefs through her work, and this book is yet another example of her compassion and courage in action. I can’t recommend it enough—and I’m honored to do the work alongside her.”
— Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C, OB/GYN Physician Associate, Author of We Deserve More (Wiley, June 2026)
“The Abortion Companion is a necessary resource for literally everyone, including those experiencing an abortion and those supporting someone having an abortion. Becca does an amazing job at threading in abortion history, explaining the process of different types of abortions and creating space for readers to self reflect along the way. Becca reminds us that every body deserves safe and accessible abortion care and walking alongside those receiving abortion is an essential component of community care.”
— Sabia Wade, Full Spectrum Doula, Author, & CEO Of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
“An inclusive, informed, and caring guide by a tireless champion for reproductive autonomy. Essential reading for all of us. This book will make you feel less alone.”
— Amanda Montei, PhD, MFA, Author of TOUCHED OUT: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent, and Control
Thank you, angels!
Becca
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