All You Have to Do Is Call: A Novel by Kerri Maher
"All You Have to Do Is Call" is a compelling and uplifting novel by a USA Today bestselling author, based on the true story of the Jane Collective. Set in 1970s Chicago, it revolves around Jane, an underground health clinic led by Veronica, offering reproductive counseling and safe, illegal abortions.
Praised by Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and NPR, the novel portrays the lives of three women—Veronica, a double life-leading founder; Margaret, a secret Jane volunteer; and Patty, questioning her contentment as a wife and mother.
Veronica, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, exemplifies the juggling act faced by these women. Margaret grapples with love and unsettling revelations, while Patty, sensing a void, confronts the arrival of her runaway sister, Eliza. In this politically charged era, the personal becomes a political statement, and the trio risks everything to aid women in their community.
With awe-inspiring storytelling and rich characters, the novel explores the transformative power of women uniting against formidable challenges. It delves into love, sacrifice, and the complex interplay between personal choices and societal expectations.
"All You Have to Do Is Call" is a testament to the resilience and solidarity of women facing adversity, making it a poignant and timely celebration of female strength and camaraderie.