This work investigates the psychological and ethical complexities inherent in the operation of an abortion hospital. Magda Denes, a psychologist, provides a clinical and personal examination of the staff, patients, and administrative realities within a New York City abortion clinic during the early 1970s. Her analysis centers on the moral ambiguity and emotional toll experienced by those navigating the intersection of reproductive rights and medical practice.

Experts and readers recognize this text as a significant, albeit intense, primary account of the early days of legalized abortion in the United States. The prose is noted for its raw, unflinching look at the emotional labor required in clinical settings.