August 2015

For this month I had a different book planned, but after I saw Abby Johnson speak on the show Louder with Crowder, I knew UnPlanned had to be the book for August.  With the recent publicity surrounding the videos produced by the Center for Medical Progress, I felt the topic of Planned Parenthood would be fitting for this month.  Especially since the Senate decided to take a vote to defund Planned Parenthood.  What's interesting about Johnson's story is that she used to be a Pro-Choice advocate and is actually a former employee of Planned Parenthood.  However, one procedure changed her life.  Below is the interview with Louder with Crowder that drew my attention to Johnson.

If you had time to watch (I know its long), you'll see that what changed Johnson's perception was an abortion procedure where she observed an ultrasound and saw a baby struggling for it's life.  Although Johnson had been part of many abortions, none of the abortionists she assisted had used an ultrasound.  So, when a new abortionist had used an ultrasound to abort a baby, her life was forever changed.  

What I like about Johnson is that she's also very politically neutral, and doesn't play the shame game. I think she's a person both liberals and conservatives can respect.  To learn more about Abby Johnson check out her website here, and if you would like to learn more about her book, check out the link here.  

Many of you can purchase her book on her website by clicking on a alternate site, or you can locate stores in your area that sell her book.  There's the audiobook available too, for any commuters with long drives, an audiobook would be a great idea.  Here's the link for Amazon as well, since I know that can be the cheapest route sometimes.  Another option is your public library; I looked and found a copy available at mine.  

After you read the book don't forget to check out the documentary Unplanned as well.  Here's the trailer below.  

Happy reading!!!