Unplanned : The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-opening Journey Across the Life Line

## Review When Johnson quit her job as the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas, the media went wild; lawsuits were filed; prolife advocates rejoiced. Now this former clinic director reveals the details of her dramatic move from abortion rights advocate to "the right side of the fence" and the prolife movement. Johnson began as a volunteer, moving through the ranks until becoming director of the Bryan, Tex., clinic. Then she witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion, and she changed. "I was taking a new stand, beginning a new life," she says of her move to the other side. This emotional account reveals Johnson's remarkable journey through prochoice thinking, two abortions, her love/hate relationship with prolife advocates outside the clinic, and her eventual understanding of abortion. Prolife advocates will salivate over her story, abortion rights advocates will be skeptical,but those who oppose abortion will find inspiration, education, and emotion. Johnson offers a well-planned, well-written account that will touch nerves on both sides of the issue. (Jan.) --Publishers Weekly Bookline, December 22, 2011 ## Product Description Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating in her first actual abortion procedure, walked across the road to join the Coalition for Life. __Unplanned__ is a heartstopping personal drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation that speaks hope and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue. Telling Abby’s story from both sides of the abortion clinic property line, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the life versus rights debate and helping women who face crisis pregnancies. Review When Johnson quit her job as the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas, the media went wild; lawsuits were filed; prolife advocates rejoiced. Now this former clinic director reveals the details of her dramatic move from abortion rights advocate to "the right side of the fence" and the prolife movement. Johnson began as a volunteer, moving through the ranks until becoming director of the Bryan, Tex., clinic. Then she witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion, and she changed. "I was taking a new stand, beginning a new life," she says of her move to the other side. This emotional account reveals Johnson's remarkable journey through prochoice thinking, two abortions, her love/hate relationship with prolife advocates outside the clinic, and her eventual understanding of abortion. Prolife advocates will salivate over her story, abortion rights advocates will be skeptical,but those who oppose abortion will find inspiration, education, and emotion. Johnson offers a well-planned, well-written account that will touch nerves on both sides of the issue. (Jan.) --Publishers Weekly Bookline, December 22, 2011 Product Description Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating in her first actual abortion procedure, walked across the road to join the Coalition for Life. Unplanned is a heartstopping personal drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation that speaks hope and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue. Telling Abby’s story from both sides of the abortion clinic property line, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the life versus rights debate and helping women who face crisis pregnancies. General,Social Science,Biography & Autobiography,Women,Personal Memoirs,Religion,Social Issues,Texas,Moral and ethical aspects,Abortion,Christian Life,Abortion - Moral and ethical aspects - Texas,Pro-life movement - Texas,Pro-life movement,Abortion & Birth Control,Johnson; Abby,Planned Parenthood Federation of America Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, not long after assisting in an actual abortion procedure for the first time, crossed the line to join the Coalition for Life. What happened in that clinic to cause this Planned Parenthood leader and Employee of the Year to take such drastic action? And how did Planned Parenthood react to her abrupt departure? Join Abby as she reveals her full story for the first time in Unplanned:a heart-stopping personal drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation. Abby's unique vantage point from both sides of the abortion clinic property line shines light and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue. For anyone who cares about the life-versus-rights debate and helping women who face crisis pregnancies, Unplanned is a must-read. - Publisher. When Abby Johnson, Director Of A Planned Parenthood Clinic In Texas, Walked Across The Road In October 2009 To Join The Coalition For Life, She Made National Headlines. In Unplanned, She Tells Her Story From Both Sides Of The Abortion Clinic Property Line. The Ultrasound -- The Volunteer Fair -- The Power Of A Secret -- The Cause -- The Bond Of Compassion -- 40 Days And 40 Nights -- The Code Of Conduct -- My Enemy, My Friend -- Irreconcilable Differences -- The Hurricane -- The Boardroom -- A Holy Hush -- Inside Out -- The Wrong Side Of The Fence -- Open Arms -- Keeping Confidence -- The Right Thing To Do -- Facing Forward -- The Injunction -- The Red Carpet -- The Unexpected Gift -- The Hearing -- The Ruling -- The Revelation. Abby Johnson With Cindy Lambert. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 265-267). Retailers Choice Award winner, 2012Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating in her first actual abortion procedure, walked across the road to join the Coalition for Life. "Unplanned" is a heartstopping personal drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation that speaks hope and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue. Telling Abbys story from both sides of the abortion clinic property line, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the life versus rights debate and helping women who face crisis pregnancies. A note from Abby Johnson The ultrasound The volunteer fair The power of a secret The cause The bond of compassion 40 days and 40 nights The code of conduct My enemy, my friend Irreconcilable differences The hurricane The boardroom A holy hush Inside out The wrong side of the fence Open arms Keeping confidence The right thing to do Facing forward The injunction The red carpet The unexpected gift The hearing Vindication The revelation.