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

**Retailers Choice Award winner, 2012** 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 an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life. __Unplanned__ is a heart-stopping 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. \*\* 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. 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 an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life.Unplanned is a heart-stopping 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. Now updated with a new chapter covering the latest events in Abby's journey, in the news, and in changing legislation... and revealing the impact Abby's story has had in the most surprising places. 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 an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life. Unplanned is a heart-stopping 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. Now updated with a new chapter covering the latest events in Abby’s journey, in the news, and in changing legislation . . . and revealing the impact Abby’s story has had in the most surprising places 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. The author shares her journey from Planned Parenthood director to pro-life activist.