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Some Recommended BOOKS and VIDEOS BOOKS Supreme Deception By Sybil Fletcher Lash Published in 2002, this book chronicles the life of Sandra Cano, the "Mary Doe" of the Supreme Court's Doe vs. Bolton abortion decision (the companion case to Roe vs. Wade). This book exposes the lies told to the Supreme Court Justices which completely ignored Sandra's wishes. ISBN Number 0-9718831-0-6 Published in 2002 by Sentinel Productions, PO Box 1509, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-1509; Phone: 770-978-2350; Fax: 770-736-7830.
Men and Abortion: A Path to Healing By C.T. Coyle, Ph. D. Men are hurt by abortion, and need healing from it. This book is based on research on case studies, from which a program of healing has been developed. The book is useful for post-abortion men, their families, and those who counsel them. ISBN Number 1-894169-87-5 Published in 1999 by Essence Publishing, 44 Moira Street West, Belleville, Ontario, Canada K8P 1S3; Phone: 1-800-238-6376; Fax: 613-962-3055; Email: info@essence.on.ca; Web: www.essence.on.ca
Thinking Theologically about Abortion Edited by Paul T. Stallsworth In 1998, the National Pro-life Religious Council held an ecumenical conference for pastors on the topic "Building a Ministry for Life." This book contains the texts of four of the presentations made that day. ISBN Number 1-885224-30-3 Published in 2000 by Bristol House, LTD,PO Box 4020, Anderson, IN 46013-0020 Phone 765-644-0856, 1-800-451-7323; Fax 765-622-1045
The Right Choice Edited by Paul T. Stallsworth This collection of sermons and talks brings together an outstanding array of advocates for the pro-life position from many denominations. It will help pastors who want to preach about abortion bur don't know how to begin. The editor and a number of the contributors belong to the National Pro-life Religious Council. ISBN Number 0-687-05079-0 Published in 1997 by Abingdon Press, PO Box 801, 201 Eighth Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37202-0801
The Church & Abortion Edited by Paul T. Stallsworth Is much of American Protestantism out of step with historic Christian teaching on abortion? The contributors to this book, while writing from the vantage point of United Methodists, provide valuable theological and pastoral perspectives for all Christians. ISBN Number 0-687-07852-0 Published in 1993 by Abingdon Press, 201 Eighth Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203
Not My Own: Abortion and the Marks of the Church This book provides a challenge to Christian churches that have grown lax in their opposition to abortion. It shows that our pro-life convictions are not an optional "add-in," but rather are rooted in the very nature of the Church. by Terry Schlossberg and Elizabeth Achtemeier ISBN Number 0-8028-0875-1 Published in 1995 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, Co, 255 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Deeply Damaged: An Explanation for the Profound Problems Arising from Aborting Babies and Abusing Children by Philip Ney This is a detailed and fascinating account of untold psychological harm caused by abortion, and a unique analysis of the mutual causality between abortion and child abuse. ISBN Number 0-920952-10-0 Published in 1997 by Pioneer Publishing Co., LTD
Letters to Gabriel by Karen Santorum Karen tells the story of her medically complicated pregnancy and her child whose life was so short. She and her family loved their child in his frailty in the womb, at the very time when her husband, Senator Rick Santorum, was defending the lives of all such children in the Senate's debate on partial-birth abortion. Describing the birth of Gabriel, Karen writes, "As sad as it was, the time with you gave us a chance to love and care for you." ISBN Number 1-56814-528-4 Published in 1998 by CCC of America, 6000 Campus Circle Dr., Irving, TX 75063; Phone 972-751-1915
Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life by William May This book gives a detailed overview of Catholic teaching on major bioethical issues, including contraception, abortion, reproductive technologies, experimentation, euthanasia, assisted suicide, organ transplantation, and the definition of death. ISBN Number 0-87973-683-6 Published in 2000 by Our Sunday Visitor, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750 Phone 1-800-348-2440; Email osvbooks@osv.com; Website www.osv.com
This book, just published in English at the Vatican, contains the papers of Vatican Officials, bishops, and various experts on the status of the human embryo. ISBN Number 88-209-2470-6 Published in 1998 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 00120 Vatican City State, Phone 39-06-6988-5003, Fax 39-06-6988-4716 (If calling from the US, add 011 before dialing).
Human Genome, Human Person and the Society of the Future: Proceedings of the Fourth Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life ISBN Number 88-209-2645-8 Published in 1999 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 00120 Vatican City State, Phone 39-06-6988-5003, Fax 39-06-6988-4716 (If calling from the US, add 011 before dialing).
The Dignity of the Dying Person: Proceedings of the Fifth Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life ISBN Number 88-209-2874-4 Published in 2000 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 00120 Vatican City State, Phone 39-06-6988-5003, Fax 39-06-6988-4716 (If calling from the US, add 011 before dialing).
The Culture of Life: Foundations and Dimensions: Proceedings of the Seventh Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life ISBN Number 88-209-7221-2 Published in 2002 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 00120 Vatican City State, Phone 39-06-6988-5003, Fax 39-06-6988-4716 (If calling from the US, add 011 before dialing).
Victims and Victors By David C. Reardon ISBN Number 0-9648957-1-4 Published in 2000 by Acorn Books/Elliot Institute, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348 Phone 1-888-412-2676, 217-525-8202; Website www.afterabortion.org
Giving Sorrow Words: Women's Stories of Grief after abortion by Melinda Reist Tankard This book includes the personal accounts of 18 women, and draws on the experiences of over 200 others. Learn how they suffer the lack of adequate counseling and informed consent, and pressure from partners, families, and society. This is the first book telling the stories of Australian women grieving after abortion. ISBN Number 1-875989-67-6 Published in 2000 by Duffy & Snellgrove, PO Box 177, Potts Point NSW 1335 Australia; www.duffyandsnellgrove.com.auAbortion and the Conscience of the Nation by President Ronald Reagan This is the only book written by a sitting US President, and one to whom no moral issue was of greater importance than the sanctity of human life. Published in 2000 by New Regency Publishing, Sacramento,CA Phone 1-800-266-5639; Website www.nrpub.com
Culture of Death: The Assault on Medical Ethics in America by Wesley Smith In this book, Wesley Smith shows how American health care, as well as our courts and legislators, have been convinced by an elite group of bioethicists to trade the ethic of the inherent equal dignity of all human lives for one of utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis. Smith calls for a reassertion of the enduring principle of the sanctity of life. ISBN Number 1-893554-06-6 Published in 2000 by Encounter Books, 116 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone 415-538-1460; Fax 415-538-1461; Website www.encounterbooks.com
Breast Cancer: Its Link to Abortion and the Birth Control Pill by Chris Kahlenborn, MD This book lays out the evidence that both induced abortion and use of the birth control pill are independent risk factors for the development of breast cancer. ISBN Number 0-9669777-3-4 Published in 2000 by One More Soul, 1846 North Main Street, Dayton, OH 45405 Phone 1-800-307-7685; Email: omsoul@omsoul.com; website: www.omsoul.comMay it Please the Court: Arguments on Abortion by Stephanie Guitton & Peter Irons These are live recordings and transcripts of the oral arguments in eight Supreme Court cases on reproductive rights. ISBN Number 1-56584-233-5 Published in 1995 by The New Press, New York
Life is a Blessing: A Biography of Jerome Lejeune by Clara Lejeune Dr. Lejeune's daughter writes this masterful account of a man who knew how to be a father as well as he knew how to be a scientist. He discovered the genetic origin of Down Syndrome, but more importantly, he was able to articulate a Christian vision of the human person far beyond the sum of his or her genes and chromosomes. ISBN Number 0-89870-812-5 Published in 2000 by Ignatius Press, PO Box 1339, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Phone 1-800-322-1531; Fax 1-800-278-3566; Website www.ignatius.com
Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke, Ph.D, with David C.Reardon This book demonstrates that grief after abortion is neither expected nor permitted in our society. Drawing from their vast experience of post-abortion counseling, the authors illustrate some of the ways that this "disenfranchised grief" eats away at the personality, and results in harmful and bizarre behavior. ISBN Number 0-9648957-8-1 Published in 2001 by Acorn Books/Elliot Institute, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348 Phone 217-525-8202, 1-877-412-2676; Website www.afterabortion.org
The Gathering of The Lambs by Fr Norman Weslin No matter what you may think of its controversial author, this book contains 528 pages of history and spirituality that all who are concerned about abortion should read. It traces how today's disciples have laid down their freedom for their unborn brothers and sisters, inspired by a spirituality of the "victim-soul." Published in 2000 by Fr. Norman Weslin, 12203 E. Ilif, Unit L, Aurora, CO 80014 Phone 1-877-299-9459; Fax 303-751-6815
Detrimental Effects of Abortion by Thomas Strahan This book is the only publication to list, all in one place, all the major statistically significant studies on abortion. It includes brief descriptions of the findings of the studies. Topics include abortion decision-making, standard of care, adolescents and abortion, and the physical, psychological, and social effects of the procedure. ISBN Number 0-9648957-0-6 Published in 2001 by Acorn Books/Elliot Institute, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348 Phone 217-525-8202; Website www.afterabortion.org
Catholics for a Free Choice Exposed by Brian Clowes, Ph.D As the US bishops have declared, "Catholics for a Free Choice" is not Catholic. This book analyzes the group's aggressive program of infiltration and subversion, and its goal of the legalization of abortion worldwide. ISBN Number 1-55922-047-3 Published in 2001 by Human Life International, 4 Family Life, Front Royal, VA 22630 Phone 540-635-7884; Fax 540-636-7363; Email hli@hli.org; Website www.hli.org
Their Blood Cries Out by Troy Newman and Cheryl Sullenger This brief book gives the Biblical basis for the doctrine of "Bloodguilt." Abortion is not only a sin; it is our sin. The first spiritual response we need to have to abortion is to repent of it ourselves, because innocent blood shed on the land implicates every person on the land. Published in 2001 by Restoration Press/Operation Rescue West PO Box 601150, Sacramento, CA 95860 Website www.operationrescue.orgAm I Now Your Enemy For Telling You The Truth? by Troy Newman & Cheryl Sullenger This book, in question and answer format, is a sequel to Their Blood Cries Out. Published in 2002 by Restoration Press/Operation Rescue West, PO Box 601150, Sacramento, CA 95860; Website www.operationrescue.org
The Art & Practice of Lobbying by William Pierce, Ph.D. After forty years of nonprofit lobbying, Bill Pierce gives the reader confidence that he/she can lobby effectively, with a clear understanding of what should be expected and how to achieve it. Published in 2001 by Pierce Group International, PO Box 1253, State College, PA 16804; Phone 814-364-2449
Short of a Miracle: Tina Torry's Story of Hope in the Midst of Tragedy by Crystal Pitrois Tina Torry had an abortion, but it didn't work. Her daughter Heidi survived! Here's the story of this miracle of life. ISBN Number 1-889893-69-3 Published in 2002 by Ambassador Emerald International, 427 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29609
Standing with Courage: Confronting Tough Decisions about Sex by Mary-Louise Kurey Discover this dynamic young woman, Miss Wisconsin 1999, who bears witness to the Gospel of Life and the message of chastity nationwide! ISBN Number 1-931709-03-3 Published in 2002 by Our Sunday Visitor, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750 Phone 1-800-348-2440; Email osvbooks@osv.com; Website www.osv.com
Pro-Life 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Case Persuasively by Scott Klusendorf This small book gives you a complete presentation of how to succinctly answer the questions about abortion that you are likely to get from friends and enemies. ISBN Number 1-930836-06-6 Published in 2002 by Stand to Reason Press, 1438 East 33rd St., Signal Hill, CA 90807 Phone 1-800-2-Reason; Website www.str.org
Her Choice to Heal -- A guide to Post-Abortion healing, written by Sydna Masse and Joan Phillips, who both had abortions, and addressed directly to the post-abortive woman. Available from Ramah International, PO Box 173, Ramah, CO 80832-0173; Phone and Fax (719) 573-7707; E-Mail: Sydna@aol.com. -- Online Order form for Her Choice to Heal
The Centurion's Pathway: A Description of the Difficult Transition for Ex-Abortion Providers or Facilitators What leads someone who has been trained to heal and cure to begin using his/her skills to kill babies by abortion? How does such a person come to leave the abortion industry? What does all this have to do with the powerful concept of the "scapegoat"? Find the answers to these and other fascinating questions in this book by Philip G. Ney, MD, FRCP(C), MA, Rpsych, and Marie A. Peeters, MD. Available from The Society of Centurions, PO Box 27103, 750 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 5S4, Canada.
"Dichiarazione Sull'Aborto Procurato" This new book on procured abortion has been published from the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The volume presents to the Church once again the 1974 Declaration on Procured Abortion (in Italian and Latin), and also contains documents on abortion issued by eight Episcopal Conferences from around the world: Italy, Rhodesia, the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia. The book carries an introduction by His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. It is published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 00120 Vatican City State, Phone: (from US) 011-3906-6988-5003; Fax: 011-3906-6988-4716.
Won By Love - Norma McCorvey, with Gary Thomas. This is the story of how the "Jane Roe" of Roe vs. Wade was used by the abortion movement for their purposes, and then was surprised by the Lord Jesus, who claimed her as His own. Contact Roe No More Ministry, PO Box 550626, Dallas, TX 75355, phone 214-343-1069.
The Hand of God - Dr. Bernard Nathanson tells the story of his journey from abortion to salvation. Available from Regnery Press, Washington DC., 1-888-219-4747.
Lime 5, Exploited by Choice - Mark Crutcher. This book destroys the lie that legal abortion is "safe." Available from Priests for Life (888-PFL-3448). Also contact Life Dynamics Incorporated, PO Box 2226, Denton, TX 76202.
The Cost of Abortion - Lawrence Roberge. Using government sources, this book analyzes the impact of legal abortion on our society, our economy, and even our national security! Order at 1-800-552-1098.
Faithful for Life: The Autobiography of Fr. Paul Marx Available from Human Life International, 4 Family Life, Front Royal, VA 22630, 1-800-549-LIFE, Email publications@hli.org
Real Choices - Frederica Mathewes-Green. This book explores why women choose abortions, reversing some common myths. (1994, Questar Publishers, PO Box 1720, Sisters, Oregon 97759).
Post-Abortion Aftermath. Edited by Fr. Michael Mannion, this is a collection of scholarly essays on post- abortion trauma and healing. (1994, order from Sheed & Ward at 1-800-333-7373).
When Life and Choice Collide: Essays on Rhetoric and Abortion. Edited by David Mall, this is a collection of scholarly essays on language and the abortion controversy. (1994, Kairos Books, PO Box 708, Libertyville, IL 60048).
Dehumanizing the Vulnerable: When Word Games Take Lives. by William Brennan. The language used to dehumanize the preborn has been used before to dehumanize other classes of people. (1995, Loyola University Press, 3441 North Ashland Ave., Chicago, Ill 60657.)
Making Abortion Rare: A Healing Strategy for a Divided Nation - David Reardon. This book is about developing a comprehensive strategy which re-emphasizes our commitment to being both pro-woman and pro-life, and integrating post-abortion efforts into pro-life strategy. Available from Acorn Books, PO Box 7348, Springfield, Ill. 62791. Phone 1-888-412-2676; 217-525-8202; www.afterabortion.org
Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: Past & Present by Dr. J.C.Willke, MD et al. (1998) available from Hayes Publishing Co., 6304 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224.
VIDEOS You Can Stop Partial-Birth Abortion This is a brief video produced to inform the public about Partial-Birth Abortion and show them how they can help to stop it. The NCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment in cooperation with Stepstone Productions made the video. Call 202-541-3070 for details.
The Procedure: The Whole Truth about Partial-Birth Abortion Produced and directed by Dan Donehey, this video gives an honest look at Partial-Birth Abortion, including the testimony of Brenda Pratt Schafer, who is a witness to the procedure. Call 1-888-437-7558 to order or click here to order online.
Reversing Roe: The Norma McCorvey Story. "Jane Roe," the plaintiff in the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, has abandoned her support of abortion. Find out how Norma McCorvey discovered the truth of the Gospel. Contact Dan Donehey, 509 Breezewood Drive,Fredericksburg, VA 22407.
Harder Truth. This video is less than 10 minutes and shows an abortion and aborted babies. It is meant to change the way people feel toward abortion. Order from Center for Bioethical Reform, 1-800-959-9775.
Abortion: The Inside Story. In November, 1994, former abortionists spoke out at a conference hosted by Joseph Scheidler of the Pro-life Action League. This video combines their testimony with that of other former abortionists from previous conferences. Order through Priests for Life, 888-PFL-3448.
The Right Choice. Produced under the sponsorship of the US Bishops Pro-Life Committee, this video helps convince young people not to choose abortion. Order from the Pro-Life office at 202-541-3070.
Defending Life - Since 1995, Fr. Frank Pavone has taped thirteen half-hour television shows on abortion each year. These are aired across the world on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and are made available from Priests for Life on videocassette. Order at 888-PFL-3448.
Christi’s Choice - This video from Life Dynamics shows how an abortion decision ruined the life of the woman who made it. This is personal evidence that "legal" does not mean safe. Order from Priests for Life, 888-PFL-3448.
After the Choice - Hear the stories of 16 women who have had abortions and tell in their own words what comes after the choice. Order from Concerned Women for America, P.O. Box 65453, Washington, DC 20035. Tel. 202-488-7000
Euthanasia: False Light - This 15-minute video contains moving testimony both from medical experts and people who resisted the false solution of euthanasia. Order from IAEFT, PO Box 760, Steubenville, OH 43952.
"Final Blessing," a one-hour video and discussion guide on the spiritual dimension of terminal illness, can be ordered from the US Catholic Conference, 800-235-8722.
CD Life Issues Institute is making available two CD's of brief commentaries on pro-life issues by Dr. Jack Willke. The CD's, called Life Jewels, each have about 60 spots on them. They are available from Life Issues Institute, 1721 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OHIO 45239, Phone (513) 729-3600; Fax (513) 729-3636; Email LifeIssues@aol.com Available in Spanish!
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