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Is the Fetus Human

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I hate to give a not great review of a pro-life book, but I'm afraid this book may do more harm than good. The use of the term "fetus" in the title of the book is in intentional because the book does give arguments that would apply to protect the embryo. The book mainly focuses on biological and medical development which, while accurate, is not the reason that we should not kill the unborn. The book discusses when the fetus has fingerprints, hair, heartbeat, etc. and while these things are true, that is not what makes it wrong to kill the unborn. What makes it wrong is the fact that they are human beings, and so many of the arguments in the book play right into the "personhood theory" where you are only valuable if you can feel pain, have a central nervous system, etc. For this reason, I think the book does not create a case that argues for the worth of the unborn simply because they are human.

That said, there is something to say about pointing out features of the fetus that make it "seem" more human. The book is also a good reference. It has many quotes by medical experts, and it is well-footnoted. For this reason, it is probably worth having on your shelf, but I would not recommend giving it to a pro-choice friend to read.

In this enlightening and easy-to-read book we are presented with a variety of evidence - biological, medical, emotional, legal, cultural and social - showing that the fetus of a human mother is indeed human! Included are personal testimonies from woman who have had abortions, from would-be fathers, from medical personnel involved with abortion and from an ex-abortionist, as well as descriptions of the very active and responsive life led by the pre-born infant - a being who we now know can see, hear, jump, turn somersaults, such its thumb and feel - all at a very early age. Also included are several remarkable photographs of fetal infants aborted but expelled from the womb "whole," leaving no doubt in either mind or heart that these children were, indeed, members of our own human race. An evocative book if there ever were one! Be prepared for a surprise.

This is clear and compelling evidence brought by the author that clears up any doubt that children are not human until they see the light of day after birth. Not only is there a strong pro-life view; but we are brought strong concise research in biological, medical and legal evidence that is backed-up by facts, that makes "Is the Fetus Human?" the most creditable book on the beginning of life.