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Men and Abortion: A Path to Healing

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The issue of men and abortion is a rare topic of discussion. However, there are millions of men out there that are suffering from post-abortion emotions. This book is a breakthrough in addressing this ignored situation. I myself am a father of an aborted child. This book hit home before I even finished the first chapter. The only people that can truly understand the impact that abortion has on men are the men that have been through it. This book shares the testimonials of several men and how their lives have changed. A must read for anyone who has been through this unfortunate situation.

This book addresses a subject that is rarely acknowledged and litle recognized--that of the grief of men after an abortion. This is a valuable book for the man looking to understand the many emotions he is feeling as he deals with his role in an abortion. AS an expert in the field of post-abortion healing, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to understand the wounds of abortion in men and to anyone trying to make sense of his feelings.

This book is an excellent first step on the path of healing; that is the path of forgiveness. CT Coyle is an expert in the field of forgiveness therapy, and lays out a path to healing in these pages. It is still (nearly ten years after it was published) the best book I have found on the subject.

It is difficult to tell the contents of this book from the reviews given on this page. Below is the Table of Contents and a brief excerpt from the Preface.

CONTENTS

PART ONE: BACKGROUND (Dan's Story) -- 1. Legalized Abortion: Impact on Men -- 2. Post-Abortion Stress in Men -- 3. Forgiveness: A Psychological Model (Matthew's Story) -- 4. Forgiveness: A Christian Imperative (Chris' Story)

PART TWO: HEALING AFTER ABORTION (Jack's Story) -- 5. Anger and Forgiveness (Ted's Story) -- 6. Helplessness and Forgiveness (Bill's Story) -- 7. Guilt and Forgiveness (Cal's Story) -- 8. Relationship Problems and Forgiveness (Paul's Story) -- 9. Grief and Forgiveness (David's Story) -- 10. Helping Others to Heal

APPENDIX A: Testing a Healing Program for Post-Abortion Men
APPENDIX B: Processes of Forgiving Another
APPENDIX C: Post-Abortion Resources

from PREFACE

... Part One concludes with a chapter concerning forgiveness in the context of the Christian faith. (9)