Books

Recommended reading for a new perspective on surrogacy.

Towards the Abolition of Surrogacy An excellent exploration of surrogacy across the globe which includes a comprehensive explanation of ‘junk liberty. Edited by the President of International Coalition Against Surrogate Motherhood Marie-Josèphe Devillers and Ana-Luana Stoicea-Deram.

Broken Bonds A collection of accounts from women who have been Surrogate Mothers. Compiled by Jennifer Lahl, Melinda Tankard Reist and Renate Klein.

The Unexpected Mother An extraordinary story and despite the Author’s experiences, she still advocates for surrogacy. Written by surrogate mother Susan A. Ring.

Surrogacy: A Human Rights Violation An detailed argument against surrogacy and the sanctioning of surrogacy through regulation, which also takes a look at the wider issues, or ‘background’ at play. Written by Renate Klein.

Being and Being Bought A parallel analysis of Surrogacy and Prostitution and how women’s bodies and reproductive systems are commodified. Written by Kasja Ekis Ekman.