Peace After Abortion [Paperback]

Ava Torre-Bueno (Author)

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Review

Ava Torre-Bueno has written an essential manifesto on abortion. She powerfully articulates the philosophy that if we don't have control of our *minds* and our bodies, we have nothing. This brave and inspirational book is a complete, honest, and moving journey into one of the most important issues of our time. -- Kathy Najimy, Writer, Director, Actor

Peace After Abortion is a well written, practical and compassionate book, designed to help women who are troubled after an abortion to deal with their feelings. It will also be an invaluanble aid to health care professionals who may be working with those women, and to anyone interested in a self-help approach to issues of guilt, depression, and shame. So far as I know, it is the only book available of its kind, and it is hard to imagine how a better one could be found. -- Terry Beresford, former Director of Counseling, Planned Parenthood of Maryland --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ava Torre-Bueno, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, CA. She worked at Planned Parenthood of San Diego for ten years, five as the Director of Counseling, and now specializes in women's reproductive and relationship issues. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Pimpernel Pr (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965138305
• ISBN-13: 978-0965138307
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,664,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, very helpful, July 10, 2003

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This review is from: Peace after abortion (Paperback)

This book was wonderfully helpful to me. Five years after having an abortion, I was still depressed about it. No matter what your politics are regarding abortion, this book will help you work thru your feelings and be more at peace in your life. Women who suffer from abortion fallout too often suffer in silence. They feel guilty, ashamed, worthless. Usually there is no one to talk to for fear of being judged. This book helps you work through all that. I also think it's better-written and more accessible than The Healing Choice, which is a similar book

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is awesome!, November 6, 2007

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Keely A. Armstrong "me" (Cape Coral, Fl USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peace after abortion (Paperback)

I bought this book a month after my abortion when I was having a terrible time with the anger and guilt. The exercises in this book are wonderful. It helped me to realize that forgiveness for myself and for my partner would help me release the anger that was inside me. The guilt disappeared with the anger. I realized I had nothing to be guilty for, I did not commit a crime in my world. This book helped me make peace with myself and my decision to terminate my pregnancy. I am secular humanist and this book was the one for me. It was very low on the religious overtones. Thank you to the author for writing such a wonderful book. I hope she realizes the amount of people all over the world she has helped. Keely A Armstrong

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended, May 7, 2010

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Kassi U. "Kassi U." (New York City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Peace after abortion (Paperback)

Torre-Bueno's book is a total gem. Several years after my abortion, I was surprised when unnamable feelings about the procedure cropped up. Doubly confusing: I was still satisfied with my decision. This book--a super quick read--made me feel normal. Torre-Bueno touches on exactly the kinds of thoughts that whirled around in my head, which caused the disruptive feelings. She respects both the decision to terminate a pregnancy and the emotions that can arise, whether immediately afterward or years later. Steering almost entirely clear of politics, Torre-Bueno arms readers with facts about abortion, all of which were a relief to me. She also relates our responses to abortion to other aspects of our lives--not just the procedure, itself. Most significantly, she offers concrete exercises toward healing, transforming a seemingly negative experience into an opportunity for positive personal change.