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RECOMMENDED BOOK LIST
Pro-Life Education and Apologetics
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Abortion Questions & Answers
Dr. John and Barbara Willke
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comprehensive abortion Q&A
1971-2003
Whatever Happened To the Human Race?
Francis Schaeffer and C. Everett Koop, M.D.
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engaging look at our eroding human rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade
1976
Death before Birth
Harold O. J. Brown
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Christian theology professor brilliantly articulates the pro-life position in the early days of abortion on demand
1977
Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue
R. C. Sproul
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theologian, teacher and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, writes with clarity about the abortion debate and faith
1990
Sanctity of Life
Charles R. Swindoll
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senior pastor of First Evangelical Free Church speaks out about the critical issue of abortion
1990
Grand Illusions: The Legacy of Planned Parenthood
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well researched exposé on Planned Parenthood
1988-2000
Third Time Around: A History of the Pro-Life Movement from the First Century to the Present
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a powerful look at church history and the defense of life since the first century
1991
ProLife Answers to ProChoice Arguments
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Randy Alcorn, pastor, author, & founder of Eternal Perspectives Ministries, presents an exhaustive examination of pro-choice arguments & their corresponding pro-life refutation, a wealth of information & tactics
1992-2000
Lime 5:
Exploited by Choice
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the founder of Life Dynamics presents a well-researched expose on abortion malpractice and abuse of women inside America’s abortion facilities
1996
Answering the Call
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A pro-life appeal to love one’s neighbor
2003
Women’s Health After Abortion: The Medical and Psychological Evidence
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using over 500 medical articles and journals the authors shed light on the physical and psychological impact of induced abortion on women
2003
Why Pro-Life?
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a compelling argument for the pro-life position
2004, 2012
The Case for Life
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Equipping Christians to engage the culture over life issues, excellent resource
2009
Does the birth control pill cause abortions?
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an in depth discussion of contraception and abortion
2011
Compelling Interest: The Real Story behind Roe v. Wade
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an in depth look at Roe and its consequences
2012
Love the Least (A Lot)
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The founder of Abort73.com helps Christians see their role in ending abortion and advancing the cause of life
2013
What to Expect When No One’s Expecting
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an engaging discussion of demographics, society’s current attitudes about children, and underpopulation
2013
Recall Abortion
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the co-founder of Silent No More shares the stories of women who’ve lived through abortion
2013
Abolishng Abortion
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Rev. Frank Pavone, the director of Priests for Life, provides insight and practical encouragement to us all, imploring us to engage in the greatest human rights effort of the day, the abolition of abortion. Anyone who desires to engage in the struggle for life & equality should read this book.
2015
Abortion Worldwide Report
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Documentation, analysis, and the memorializing of one billion abortions performed globally in the last hundred years. Powerful resource and sobering account.
2018
Subverted
Sue Ellen Browder
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A former Cosmopolitan writer discusses feminism and how the sexual revolution became fused to the abortion agenda. This well written story beautifully shows how one woman journeyed from darkness to light, from death to life.
2015
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After Abortion Resources
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Forgiven and Set Free
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After abortion recovery Bible studies for women and men
Whatever Happened To the Human Race?
Francis Schaeffer and C. Everett Koop, M.D.
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After abortion recovery Bible studies for women and men
Help for the Post-Abortion Woman
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After abortion recovery
A Solitary Sorrow
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finding healing and wholeness after abortion
Surrendering the Secret: Healing the Heartbreak of Abortion
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Abortion recovery workbook
Redeeming A Father’s Heart: Men Share Powerful Stories of Abortion Loss and Recovery
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Men talk about their loss and trauma from past abortions
Real Abortion Stories: The Hurting and the Healing edited
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powerful stories of loss, trauma, and recovery from abortion
Changed: Making Sense of Your Own or A Loved One’s Abortion Experience
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an open compassionate examination of abortion grief, loss, and recovery
Shepherding Women in Pain
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understanding and helping women who’ve experienced trauma, excellent resource with multiple topics
Fatherhood Aborted
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A book that looks at how men grapple with abortion & lost fatherhood. Discover God’s heart and His design for men through this healing resource. Men need to read this book.
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Sidewalk Counseling, Communication & Rescue
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Pro-Life 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Case Persuasively
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After abortion recovery Bible studies for women and men
Wednesday Mourning: A sidewalk counselor’s journal of God’s grace in the abortion struggle
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understanding the heart of a sidewalk counselor and their critical role in rescue
Abandoned
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understanding the early years of clinic rescue and its importance, warning this book contains graphic images of aborted babies
40 Days For Life
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inspirational stories from the ongoing 40 days for life prayer campaigns in front of the nation’s abortion facilities
Persuasive Pro Life: How to Talk About Our culture’s Toughest Issue
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a former member of Justice for All shares his insights into how to articulate the pro-life position
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Former Abortion Industry Personnel Who
Have Become Pro-Life
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The Hand of God
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Bernard Nathanson, founding activist for abortion rights & abortionist, tells the story of his journey to the pro-life position & faith in God
Blood Money: Getting Rich Off a Woman’s Right to Choose
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former abortion clinic director tells her story of transformation and faith
Unplanned
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former director of a Texas Planned Parenthood becomes pro-life
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Surviving Abortion
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Gianna: Aborted… and Lived to Tell About It
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the incredible true story of a saline abortion survivor who’s become an advocate for Christ and a pro-life champion
In That Secret Place: An Abortion Survivor’s Story
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a story of an early failed abortion, adoption, and love
You Carried Me
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The memoir of Melissa Ohden sharing her journey of discovery as an adopted daughter and survivor of an attempted saline abortion in 1977.
Fetal Development
In the Womb
National Geographic explores the miracle of human life in utero
Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects
embryology textbook
Letters to My Dad:
Diary of a Preborn Daughter
What is the impact of a single life? Journey with Brooke Anna as she discovers her calling & the purpose for her life.
Rape & Abortion from the Pro-Life Perspective
The Missing Piece
a mother’s story of rape, pregnancy, adoption, and a later reunion with her daughter who was conceived from the rape
Victims and Victors
a large study of rape and incest victims who did & did not choose abortion, firsthand insight from the victims of sexual assault
Pro-Life Fiction
Tilly
a heartfelt story of loss and hope
A Perfect Persecution
a futuristic look at a world without dignity or conscience
Witness Writer
Historical fiction – A time traveler explores heaven and earth, men and angels, and the last 200 years of history.
Hushed
a new take on an old classic, a novel that calls for action
Letters to My Dad:
Diary of a Preborn Daughter
What is the impact of a single life? Journey with Brooke Anna as she discovers her calling and the purpose for her life.
EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT ABORTION AND THE PRO-LIFE POSITION
Pray and fast often – asking God to forgive our nation, raise up deliverers, and end abortion in our land.
RECOMMENDED MOVIES LIST
Movies That Convey the Pro-Life Perspective
It’s A Wonderful Life
PG
classic Christmas staple about the value of every single life
1946
Courageous
a film about dads, courage, and faith
2011
Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America M
a documentary from Life Dynamics tracing the Eugenic roots of population control and the targeting of black America
2010
The Gift of Life
Mike Huckabee’s powerful pro-life documentary
2011
Bella
a great movie about love, hope, and adoption
2006
October Baby
The story of an abortion survivor
2011
180
The story of an abortion survivor
2011
Sully
captain Sully Sullenberger’s remarkable water landing that saved 155 passengers and crew
2016
Gifted Hands
The Ben Carson story
2009
Gimme Shelter
powerful story about a young girl and her struggle to give life
2013
Expelled
a look at academic prejudice in the scientific community towards intelligent design, and the dangerous conclusions the theory of evolution can produce
2008
To Save A Life
a film about growing up, faith, and the power we each have to touch lives
2010
The Giver
a futuristic look at life dominated by a government that suppresses dignity and individual worth in an attempt to create a utopia
2014
A Quiet Place
a suspense thriller about a family living in a futuristic time of terror. The film explores powerful themes concerning sacrifice and human worth.
2018
The Way
a father travels in the footsteps of his departed son
2011
Blood Money
a powerful pro-life documentary looking at the business of abortion
2010
Gosnell
Film about notorious Philadelphia abortionist, Kermit Gosnell, media bias, and the horrors of abortion.
2018
Horton Hears A Who!
fun for the whole family, great pro-life allegory written well before abortion on demand. Even Dr. Seuss knew, “a person was a person no matter how small.”
2008
Unplanned
the story of Abby Johnson and her departure from Planned Parenthood
2019
The Finest Hours
inspirational family film about honor, duty, and courage. Celebrating the beauty of saving lives.
2016
Movies of Faith and Inspiration
Soul Surfer
the story of Bethany Hamilton
2010
A River Runs Through It
a movie about fishing, loss, and love
1992
Do You Believe
faith and second chances
2015
The Time to Live is Now
inspiring life of Lygon Stevens
2013
The Gospel of John
the entire Gospel of John presented as film, very good
2003
The Case for Christ
The story of Lee and Leslie Strobel and their journey to faith, especially Lee’s encounter with the validity of the Bible through investigative journalism
2017
Facing the Giants
a film of triumph and faith
2006
The Passion
The events of the crucifixion, excellent but graphic
2004
Woodlawn
Inspirational family film about revival and football
2015
Pay it Forward
the multiplied power of good works
2000
Letters to God
a boys battle with cancer touches many lives
2010
I Can Only Imagine
Powerful story of Bart Millard the lead singer for Mercy Me
2018
Tender Mercies
a western singer rediscovers family and faith
1983
The Ultimate Gift
a young man learns the value of life through an inheritance
2006
Secretariat
Inspirational film about Secretariat, running the race, and the heart of a champion
2010
The Blind Side
the story of Michael Oher
2009
Heaven is for Real
a young boy’s experience with heaven
2014
McFarland USA
An inspiring film about accomplishing dreams through hard work, family, and determination
2015
Atrocities, Inspiration and Lessons from History
Judgment at Nuremberg
based on the Nuremberg trials after WWII
1961
Amistad
a movie about fishing, loss, and love
1992
Cesar Chavez
the story of Cesar Chavez and the labor movement
2013
Harriet
The inspirational story of Harriet Tubman
2019
The Hiding Place
The story of Corrie ten Boom, rescuer of Jews during the Holocaust
1975
To End All Wars
based on the story of Ernest Gordon and his experiences as a POW
2001
42: The Jackie Robinson Story
breaking baseball’s color barrier
2013
A Hidden Life
One man’s refusal to fight for the Nazi regime
2019
Chariots of Fire
the story of Olympic runner Eric Liddell and his British track team
1981
Amazing Grace
the story of William Wilberforce and the abolition of the British slave trade
2007
Return to the Hiding Place
The story of Hans Poly, the Dutch Resistance, and Corrie ten Boom
2013
Wallenberg: A Hero’s Story
the multiplied power of good works
2000
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
Warsaw Ghetto rescuer of 2,500 Jewish children
2009
Unbroken
Powerful story of Bart Millard the lead singer for Mercy Me
2018
Schindler’s List
the story of Oscar Schindler, and a portrait of the madness of the Nazi party
1993
The Ultimate Gift
German student who resisted the Nazis and paid with her life
2005
Secretariat
Inspirational film about Secretariat, running the race, and the heart of a champion
2010
Glory
Civil War and the 54th Massachusetts, famous black regiment
1989
For Greater Glory
true story of Catholic persecution and resistance in Mexico
2012
McFarland USA
An inspiring film about accomplishing dreams through hard work, family, and determination
2015
PRO-LIFE WEBSITES
a great source for videos, posters, books, fetal models, etc.
national network of pregnancy resource centers
pro-life resources and strategies for defeating Planned Parenthood
Catholic's speak out for life
a powerful prayer strategy designed to end abortion
a good resource about abortion industry violations and malpractice
abortion survivors
track the development of your baby week by week
locate the nearest pregnancy center to your location
creating a culture of life through education and outreach
counseling for those considering
an abortion, post-abortion healing
and other resourcesabortion survivors
Pastor Walter Hoye/informative, abortion’s impact, especially on the black community
national pro-life rally in Washington, DC every January
abortion recovery Project Rachel
adoption services including embryo adoption
news and information pertaining to abortion
creating a culture of life through education and outreach
after abortion help
helping abortion workers leave the abortion industry
network of pro-life high school and college groups
media optimization group helping PRC's target their message effectively
mobile clinic rescue and cutting edge pro-life strategies
news and information pertaining
to abortion
international prayer movement to end abortion
Serving the preborn and their parents since 1968
PROGRESS. undercover investigations into the selling of fetal body parts
Encouraging the clergy and the faithful to stand for life
Christian Worldview
investigation and education about the abortion industry’s many human rights violations
Life site news.com
Take the LIFE TEST!
Take the LIFE TEST!
What Do You Know About Abortion?
Click on the LIFE TEST image, print it out, and find out what you do and do not know about abortion. After you’ve completed the test, check your answers using the answers link.
This LIFE TEST is found in WHO AM I?—a comprehensive
Pro-Life Bible study—designed to help you answer all these questions and more.