Choiceless: A Silenced Birthmother Speaks

By Beth Jaffe

Publisher: Precocity Press

“To my official book team: Your expertise and professionalism have made this possible. It’s been an honor to work with you, a pleasure to learn from you, and a joy to express myself in your presence. With a heart full of deep gratitude, I offer the following specific lines. To my editor Julie Simpson of OnWords & UpWords!, I feared you due to your profession, yet you soothed the best out of me with your compassionate patience and powerful curiosity. I especially appreciate how your love for grammar helps uncover true clarity. To Darcy Hughes of Dream Book Marketing, your authenticity is a gift. Without you, I would have fallen to pieces, even quit, at crucial moments in the final stretch of this insane marathon—unveiling a book to the world. And to Susan Shankin of Precocity Press, I look forward to your use of the word ‘wow’  during our meetings, your smile, and your occasional nod that means we’re on to something good. Your honesty and trust in the process have me in tears right now.”

Awards
Amazon #1 New Release

A birthmother’s untold story that dares to ask: What if everything we’ve been told about adoption, unplanned pregnancy, and reproductive rights is missing something crucial?

In this bold, funny, and unflinchingly honest memoir-meets-manifesto, Beth Jaffe shares the side of the adoption story most people never hear—the one from the woman who gave birth and then disappeared, because that’s what the system expected her to do. But Beth didn’t stay quiet.

With a creative spirit, a dyslexic’s storytelling rhythm, and a gentle but unapologetic voice, Beth takes readers on a deeply personal journey through grief, identity, and transformation. Along the way, she exposes the often-overlooked consequences of framing adoption as a one-size-fits-all solution to unplanned pregnancy, infertility, and abortion debates.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • A raw and eye-opening look at the emotional impact of adoption from a birthmother’s perspective
  • The untold story of how one woman helped reform Montana’s adoption law
  • A humorous, heartfelt exploration of dyslexia, mental health, and creative resilience
  • Why the current adoption narrative leaves so many people—mothers, children, and families—silenced or misunderstood
  • A fresh lens for anyone facing reproductive choices or supporting someone who is

Beth’s story is personal, but her message is universal: we need a new conversation—one that includes truth, compassion, and the voices of those too often left out.

Perfect for:
✓ Birthmothers, adoptees, and everyone touched by adoption
✓ Readers facing unplanned pregnancy or fertility struggles
✓ Lawmakers, social workers, educators, and healthcare professionals
✓ Anyone who wants to move beyond the pro-life vs. pro-choice binary
✓ Fans of memoirs that blend activism, humor, and heart

This book might make you laugh. It might make you cry. It might make you mad. But it will absolutely make you think.