Explore the complex ethical landscape of surrogacy with ‘Debating Surrogacy’ from The Bookish Owl. This compelling book delves into crucial questions: Is providing gestational services a legitimate form of work? Are children born via surrogacy wronged? Christine Straehle argues for surrogacy work as a means of women’s autonomy and a legitimate path to realize life goals. Anca Gheaus counters, asserting that surrogacy inherently disrespects children, rendering it impermissible. The debate continues as they critically examine parental rights, the interests of surrogates and children, and potential future models for surrogacy practices. Discover a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of this contemporary issue, essential for anyone interested in bioethics, reproductive rights, and family law.