On My Nightstand: Life’s Work: A Moral Argument For Choice by Dr. Willie Parker, Introduction: The Women

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You probably heard us reference Dr. Parker’s book, Life’s Work, in our interview with him last week. Dr. Parker and his book were and are both stunning revelations to us and we thought we’d be remiss if we didn’t share some of his words with you.

Willie J. Parker MD, MPH, MSc is a reproductive justice advocate. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and trained in preventive medicine and epidemiology through the Centers for Disease Control, Dr. Parker currently provides abortion care for women in several American states. He has been an abortion provider since 2003. His work includes a focus on violence against women, sexual assault prevention, and reproductive health rights through advocacy, provision reproductive health services, and men's reproductive health. He is a published author. Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice, was published in April of 2017.

Visit: https://www.drwillieparker.com/

Instagram: @drwillieparker

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