Pro-Life Feminist Books

The following books are highly recommended for insight into the issues of pro-life feminism and abortion. To order a book or find out more about it, simply click on the title.

Aborted Women, Silent No More by David C. Reardon, PhD.
One of the best books written about post-abortion trauma and pain. It's a highly informative and revealing book for anyone who is concerned about the well-being of women after an abortion. Includes testimonies from women, survey results, and statistics.
The Open Adoption Book : A Guide to Adoption Without Tears by Bruce M. Rappaport, Ph.D.
In an open adoption, both the birthparents and adoptive parents are actively involved in all phases of the process. The successes of open adoption--now considered to the the healthiest (and fastest) form of adoption--have lifted it into the mainstream. Interweaving personal stories with answers to the questions most frequently asked about the process, this informative book is designed to help all parties overcome the anxieties often associated with adoption.
Every Woman Has the Right to Know the Dangers of Legal Abortion by Anne Saltenberger
This book is an evaluation of the physical and psychological risks involved in abortion, discussing the deaths and malpractice that can be found in the abortion industry in a very readable format.
Real Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion by Frederica Mathewes-Green.
An eye-opening book written by a prominent pro-life feminist on what factors influence a woman's abortion decision and what would have made them choose differently.
A Child is Born by Lennart Nilsson
A classic book for new mothers, now with dramatic full-color photographs, that shows the reality of what the fetus looks like as it develops. Unfortunately, many women are not properly informed about fetal development before they undergo an abortion.
Making Abortion Rare : A Healing Strategy for a Divided Nation by David C. Reardon, PhD.
Dr. Reardon asserts that a "middle majority" of people are uneasy about abortion but feel it is an "evil necessity" that must remain legal for women's well-being. This book is a practical discussion of a pro-woman, pro-life ethic that could drastically reduce abortion rates even while abortion remains legal.
Having Your Baby When Others Say No! by Madeline Pecora Nugent.
An excellent resource for pregnant women being pressured to abort and those trying to aid such women.
Who Broke the Baby? by Dr. Jean Garton
The updated version of a pro-life classic. As one who changed from a pro-choice advocate to the founder of a major pro-life organization, Dr. Garton articulately critiques a variety of pro-choice slogans and arguments.
Pro-Life Feminism : Different Voices by Gail Grenier Sweet.
Another perspective on the pro-woman, pro-life ethic.
Pro-Life Feminism Yesterday and Today by Mary Krane Derr (Editor), Linda Naranjo-Huebl (Contributor), Rachel MacNair.
A well-researched book containing essays from some of the most famous feminists of all time. Further proof that feminism and the pro-life ethic are not at odds with each other.
The Missing Piece by Lee Ezell.
Lee Ezell was raped as a young woman and became pregnant. Despite pressure to abort, she decided to make the loving choice of adoption. This is the story of her reunion with her adult daughter, Julie Makimaa.
Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion by Sydna Masse, Joan Phillips.
Written by women who themselves experienced the tragedy of abortion, this book is a must read for anyone who is struggling with the aftereffects of abortion or wants to learn more about post-abortion syndrome.
Mother's Ordeal : One Woman's Fight Against China's One-Child Policy by Steven W. Mosher.
A horrifying inside look at China's policy of forced abortion and what happened to one woman who became pregnant a second time after agreeing to have only one child.
Fighting for Life by Robert P. Casey.
Feminists are not all pro-choice, and neither are Democrats. This is the story of a pro-life Democrat (the former Governor of Pennsylvania) who took on his party, faced down the Supreme Court, and made medical history.
Lime 5: Exploited By Choice by Mark Crutcher.
Women are often assured that legal abortion is safe. This book talks about why abortion deaths are often not reported accurately and details just some of the tragic deaths that the authors were able to uncover and document.
Gianna: Aborted...and Lived to Tell About It by Jessica Shaver
Gianna Jessen's mother attempted to abort her at seven months. Incredibly, Gianna survived the abortion attempt and was adopted. This is the story of her life and how she now speaks out for the pro-life cause.
The Scarlet Lady : Confessions of a Successful Abortionist, also known as Blood Money by Carol Everett
Written by a woman who once owned several clinics of her own, this is an insider's account of how abortion clinics operate. Carol discusses the manipulation and lies that are employed to lead many girls and women into thinking abortion is their only choice. Carol also frankly reveals her own role in the cover-up of a woman's death from abortion.

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