Books on Abortion: Pro-Life Books

Ever since Roe vs Wade legalized abortion across America, the Pro Life movement has been fighting back. Their arguments are sound. Their stories are compelling. Relying on everything from science to philosophical arguments, to the deeply personal stories of the horror of killing an unborn child, our list of the best Pro-Life books are compelling reading.

Books on Abortion: Pro-Life Books

Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader’s Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line – Abby Johnson

The amazing true story of Abby Johnson, the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who’s eyes were opened to the true horrors of abortion. Working at the clinic for years and rising through the ranks she promoted abortion as an option to hundreds of women. But one day, she participated in her first actual procedure.

The process shocked her and this book will shock you, with graphic descriptions of the terrifying process as she witness the unborn baby actually fight to stay alive.

Abby immediately walked across the street to a Coalition for Life office and her spiritual transformation began.

The book details that personal aspect of her life as well as her very public courtroom battle with Planned Parenthood.

This is a must-read book for anyone who is pro-life or anyone with even the slightest of doubts about their pro-abortion stance.

Embryo: A Defence of Human Life – Robert P George

There’s only one argument for opposing abortion: that it ends a Human life. That is exactly the stance of Robert P George in his detailed book on the subject.

Sidestepping religion, George gives a flawlessly-reasoned scientific argument that a fetus is human being from the point of conception and is therefore entitles to all of the rights attributed to any other human.

Pro-Life Answers to Pro-Choice Arguments – Randy Alcorn

The Left, and sadly even many on the right, argue for the right to an abortion. Their arguments are complex and often filled with misinformation and fallacies.

Randy Alcorn takes them all on in what could be considered a pocket book for the Pro Life movement.

In it he takes on all of the major Pro Choice arguments, strips them down, and gives you, the reader, the ammo you need to defence the defenceless.

Gianna: Aborted and Lived to Tell About It – Jessica Shaver

The incredible true story of an abortion that failed and the precious baby who grew into an amazing woman.

Like many 17 year old girls who become pregnant, Tina was terrified. Feeling she had no other options, he visited a clinic and underwent an abortion. The abortion, however, didn’t work and her baby Gianna survived. From there Gianna has grown up to to live a fulfilling life – not least of which is her fight to defend the sanctity of life.

Gianna’s story moves the pro-life argument from theory into practice, proving that a fetus is a life capable of amazing things.

The Hand of God – Bernard Nathanson

Bernard Nathanson’s story is one that proves God works in mysterious ways.

An abortion doctor, Nathanson didn’t just preside over the killing of 61,000 lives, he helped legalize it in the first place.

But one day, with the grace of God, he changed his mind. From there Nathanson went from abortion doctor to defender of life, not only changing his stance but becoming a pro-life advocat.

This story of redemption is a compelling but at times difficult read, detailing the horror of Dr. Nathanson’s profession. It does, however, prove it’s never too late to repent.

Chosen for Greatness – Paul Batura

It’s rarely discussed with in the abortion debate, but the lives lost are not the lives of the unwanted. Certainly the parents of these children don’t want them, but someone does.

In this book Paul Batura tells the story of adoption and the many reasons people do adopt.

He profiles 16 individuals who’s adoption changed their lives and how they changed the world for the better.

The Death of Humanity and the Case for Life – Richard Weikart

Once you no longer believe in the sanctity of human life, the repercussions are terrifying.

In his book Richard Weikart asks if, as a society that promotes abortion-on-demand, have we lost our belief that human life is sacred. And if so, what terrifying future lies ahead.

Weikart gets to the basis of the argument and points out that if human life is nothing more than a cosmic accident then there isn’t much reason to defend it.

But there is a reason, and it’s bigger than humanity itself.

The Walls Are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories – Abby Johnson

A followup to Abby Johnson’s shocking and compelling true-life story “Unplanned,” in her latest work she details how she’s not alone when it comes to having a change-of-heart on the issue of abortion.

Johnson uses her own story as the backbone of this book and in it tells the experiences of former abortion clinics workers who were compelled to share their struggles.

These hard to read stories tell the true story of abortion, that this act of violence doesn’t just kill an innocent life, but damages everyone else it touches, from the parents, to the clinic staff to the doctor performing the abortion.

At the same time, each story is a story of hope. By documenting these personal journeys Johnson opens a door to anyone taking part in the abortion industry. It’s never too late.

And that, ultimately is Johnson’s real purpose int he book: to give abortion workers a tipping point.

“Those of us that have worked in the abortion industry all live with a constant burden,” she say. “We can’t let our burden slide off of our shoulders; it is what keeps us on fire. It reminds us of why we fight so hard. We have seen death and evil in a way that most haven’t—and we participated. But we are forgiven. He who has been forgiven much, loves much. And we love a lot. I am eagerly awaiting the day when we can call all abortionists and clinic workers former and repentant abortion providers.”