Samira K. Mehta -- "God Bless the Pill," with Phoebe Young

Samira K. Mehta visits Boulder Book Store to discuss and sign her new book, *God Bless the Pill: The Surprising History of Contraception and Sexuality in American Religion*. The event takes place Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30pm, on the store’s second floor. Mehta will be in conversation with Phoebe Young, making it more than a standard author talk. The book explores how mid-20th-century Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish leaders promoted birth control as part of “God’s plan” for stable, prosperous postwar families. It also traces the political and cultural backlash from both the Right and the Left, including debates about feminism, race, and liberation. Attendees can expect a thought-provoking history that connects religion, sexuality, medicine, and social change in America. Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee) via Eventbrite. Each ticket includes a $5-off coupon toward the book or any same-day purchase. Accessibility needs can be arranged by contacting [email protected] in advance.