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Gianna: Aborted...and Lived to Tell About It (Living Books)

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I could not put this book down,I read the whole thing in 3 hours. This girl has gone through so much in her life,and it is scary to think that people do this to their children everyday,they are so misinformed,read this girl's story and see what kind of impact a woman's so called choice,has on her unborn child. I recommend this to anyone.

This book doesn't contain the best writing I've ever seen, but it still tells the story of a remarkable young woman. Obviously, the abortion doctor's name could not be used for legal reasons, but the documents that came to Gianna's adoptive mother, combined with the "from the horse's mouth" information from Gianna's birth mother are all the evidence that a reasonable person could expect to find in a situation such as this.

But Gianna's story isn't just about whether abortion is the killing of a human being or not; a great deal of her story is about forgiveness, love, and determination.

Gianna is an inspiration because she's a survivor, because she's not afraid to speak her mind, and because she "walks the walk," in addition to "talking the talk."

Definitely worth reading.

Jessica Shaver is an excellent author! Not only does she Give us the horrifying details of what it must have been like for Gianna to live through a life that started with violence and rejection but blossemed into love and acceptance, she also puts us right beside Gianna as she goes through many tumultuous events that would have most of us crying in fear to avoid! Such as Speaking before a hostile crowd in L.A. to braving a rescue with members of 'operation rescue' at an abortion clinic! Gianna's testimony is powerful and should be heard! Who better to stand up and defend the unborn child than one who has survived an attempt on her life when she was, herself one of the unborn! It's time that Gianna be heard! A voice that says: "Let's stop legally killing off our future and pass laws that once again protect the unborn from any and all harm!"

Hi! I'm Jessica Shaver and I wanted to respond to a couple of readers' comments.

Yes, Gianna was really aborted. The abortionist was Dr. Edward Allred, who lives in Southern California. After thirty years of doing abortions in many locations--150,000-160,000 a year, he told me--he recently sold his business. He and I have talked about Gianna's abortion in 1977 and he says back then doctors did not have the technology to be sure how far a long a pregnancy was. So he "guess-timated" and did not use enough of the saline solution to kill her. Abortion is still legal in this country till birth.

Gianna will be 30 this year (2007) and is still happy to be alive. She is based in Knoxville, TN and sings and speaks around the world.

I hope you will be interested in my new book about abortion--a novel called Compelling Interests. I'd be glad to know what you think about it. (I also have a novella out, New Every Morning, under my new name, Jessica Shaver Renshaw.)

Thank you for your comments!

Jessica Shaver

Once I opened this book up I could not put it down. After reading the story of Gianna I was not only amazed by her and her upbringing, but I needed more. I did lots of research on her and her story and also on others.
This is a good book and I do believe that it should be a must read for high school.

I am a 15 year old girl and im not really a normal reader...i found this book and could not put it down..it informed me in all the dangers of having sex before marrage and i think that every teen should read this so they know the risks..it is perfect for a parent with a teen who wants their teen not to have sex or to stop having sex...I cried many times throughout the book and when i was finished i wanted to just keep reading. this book is perfect for a person who is pregnant and thinking about having an abortion....My sister read this book when she got pregnant and now she is about to have a baby girl for herself thanks to Gianna. if you get a chance...READ THIS BOOK!

I read this book in about a day and a half. Considering I stay at home with a 4 year old and a 20 month old, that's an acomplishment! It was awsome and incredible to hear what she had to say and how God is using her so very powerfully. I beleive she addressed Congress last year (2000). The book is written very well and is easy to read. I recommend this one to your pro-life library. Would be a good tool to give to someone who is pro-"choice", especially because it's so easy for them to focus on the choice and not the baby. Irene V.

A very emotionally touching book Great for Christians or non-christians Good for anybody thinking about Abortion

Gianna is a terrific book and I would reccommend it to everyone. I have read it several times and I have lent it out to several people to read and enjoy. The last time I lent is out I forgot who I lent it to and now I don't know where is is so I need to buy a new one. It will touch your heart and you'll see value in every life around you.

I have been pro life for a while but I learnt so much from this book.Gianna's courage and determination are inspiring and such a blessing. This is a must read. I have read it several times and each time I learnt something new. I have lent it to friends who also love it. One of them was a non Christain friend of mine who was considering aborting her fourth baby. Praise God she didn't. It's good. Do yourself a favour and get this book. You won't be sorry.