Intimate wars: the life and times of the woman who brought abortion from the back alley to the board room

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"As a girl, Merle Hoffman knew she was destined for greatness--she just didn't know which stage she would act upon. Coming of age amidst the cries for reproductive freedom and the rise of modern feminism, Hoffman saw her chance to become a pioneer in an exciting new field: she would run one of the first abortion clinics in New York City. Hoffman went on to become one of the fiercest voices in the pro-choice movement, leading rallies in Bryant Park and marches down Fifth Avenue, debating Jerry Falwell on national television, and hosting a groundbreaking TV series called On the Issues. Throughout her years of campaigning, Hoffman's commitment to creating a place of safety and comfort for the tens of thousands of patients who have relied upon her clinic, CHOICES Women's Medical center, has made her a thorn in the side of the pro-life movement and an inspiration to her fellow feminists. Intimate Wars is the story of a warrior who never hesitated to enter battle and risk her life for the fundamental right for women to govern their own bodies"--Provided by publisher.;Preface -- My beginnings -- Roads not taken -- Patient power -- Abortionomics -- Abortion as a mother's act -- Politics of courage -- Russian front -- Loaded gun -- Amazing grace -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Works cited. Preface -- My beginnings -- Roads not taken -- Patient power -- Abortionomics -- Abortion as a mother's act -- Politics of courage -- Russian front -- Loaded gun -- Amazing grace -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Works cited.