Abby Johnson - Unplanned: the dramatic true story of the former planned parenthood leader who crossed the life line to fight for women in crisis

A compellingly candid story! Not argument or ideology but datafirst-person facts and utterly honest feelings.

Peter KreeftAuthor, Three Approaches to Abortion

As a founder of the National Coalition for Life and Choice, I have always encouraged people on both sides of the life line to listen to and understand each other, though they may never agree. Abby Johnsons sincere and thoughtful story has much to teach both sides.

Frederica Mathewes-GreenAuthor, Real Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion, www.frederica.com

Im grateful to Abby Johnson for having the courage to tell her story as a former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Unplanned . Though Planned Parenthood provides other services for women, it is the largest abortion provider in America. In this unique and compelling book, Abby shows the compassionate hearts of some of her coworkers, takes responsibility for her own participation in abortions, and shares the journey of how God in his grace and mercy delivered her from blindness. I hope that by reading this story you will be moved to do what you can to offer help and resources to women in need of them, and lovingly tell them the truth about their unborn child.

Randy AlcornAuthor, ProLife Answers to ProChoice Arguments and Why Pro-Life?

Abbys story is one of great moral courage in an age that groans for lack of it. Hers is a modern parable of hope for us all, witnessing to the truth that sets the human heart free. A riveting story.

Marjorie DannenfelserPresident, Susan B. Anthony List

Abbys gripping story gives a rare glimpse into the heart that motivates both pro-abortion and pro-life activities. Her book is a refreshing affirmation of the power of truth, which overcomes even the thickest deceptions. Abbys compelling experience gives invaluable insight both to those involved in providing abortion and those who struggle to see life triumph.

Donna J. Harrison, M.D.President, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Unplanned is a powerful and compelling testimony of the power of prayer and love. A story of courage, conviction, and conversion, the book will draw you into Abbys life and her journey as her eyes are opened to the truth.

Dr. Alveda C. KingPastoral Associate, Priests for Life; Founder, King for America; Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Think love and kindness cant make a difference in the abortion debate? Read Abby Johnsons story and find out how a pro-life ministrys peaceful and respectful witness forever changed the heart of this former Planned Parenthood clinic director.

Jim DalyPresident, Focus on the Family

Abby understands how good people can be misled, as she was, to support abortion under the guise of helping women. This is the remarkable story of how one director of a Planned Parenthood clinic came to realize the truth about abortionand what she did about it.

Eduardo VersteguiActor, star of Bella

Abby walked out of the abortion industry and into my office just next door. After seeing her transformation from running a Planned Parenthood clinic to joining our efforts to help women and save lives, I believe that anyone can change their mind on abortion.

Shawn CarneyCampaign Director, 40 Days for Life

Bold, decisive, and a real trailblazer at Planned Parenthood... Abby Johnson, when confronted with reality, was courageous enough to admit her compassion for others was misdirected. Her journey of finding a new way to help women in crisis is truly inspiring.

Bobby ReynosoExecutive Director, Coalition for Life

Once I began reading this compelling chronicle of compassion, I could not put it down! Abbys narrative points to Christs story of redemption and will inspire readers for generations to come. Unplanned shows that God has a plan and purpose not only for Abby Johnson, but also for you and me, because every life matters.

Brian BoonePresident/CEO, Life Centers

In Unplanned , Abby shares intimate details of the happenings that ultimately led her to leave her career as a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director for the other side of the fence, where she now ardently advocates for the rights of the unborn. If you have ever peacefully protested and prayed for an end to abortion, Abbys story will provide tremendous insightsand encourage you never to give up.

Tony PerkinsPresident, Family Research Council

I could not put this book down. Abbys honest and riveting account sheds light on the fact that some Christians are conflicted but satisfied with the goal of making abortion safe and rare. Abby finally had the courage to face the truth about abortion because of the way Christs love was reflected through the prayer, courage, and support of individual Christians.

Margaret H. Hartshorn, Ph.D.President, Heartbeat International

Unplanned perfectly describes Abbys book from the very first word to the last. Once I started reading, I couldnt put the book down.... Abbys incredible story is a must-read for everyone.

Bradley MattesExecutive Director, Life Issues Institute; Host, Facing Life Head-On (TV) and Life Issues (radio)

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Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leaders Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line

Copyright 2010 by Abby Johnson. All rights reserved.

Cover photo by Stephen Vosloo. Copyright by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Designed by Jennifer Ghionzoli

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Johnson, Abby.

Unplanned : the dramatic true story of a former Planned Parenthood leaders eye-opening journey across the life line / Abby Johnson with Cindy Lambert.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-1-4143-3939-9 (hc)

1. Pro-life movementTexas. 2. AbortionMoral and ethical aspectsTexas. 3. Johnson, Abby. 4. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I. Lambert, Cindy. II. Title.

HQ767.5.U5J65 2010

363.46092dc22

[B] 2010043109