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Excerpts from Aborted Women, Silent No More

The following is excerpted from the book Aborted Women, Silent No More: Twenty Women Share Their Personal Journeys from the Tragedy of Abortion to Restored Wholeness by David C. Reardon. Since the mid-1960s, abortion has been a major national issue, … Continue reading

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Don’t Traumatize Women Pregnant Through Rape Again: Candidate at GOP Debate

Here’s a short clip from the GOP Presidential candidate debate that aired Aug. 11, in which candidate Rick Santorum defends the humanity of the unborn child conceived in rape, but also points out that abortion constitutes a second trauma for … Continue reading

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Spanish Version of “Forbidden Grief” Now Available

Get 25 percent off until Aug. 31 A Spanish-language translation of the book Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke and David Reardon, is now available. The new book is entitled Duelo Prohibido: El dolor no expresado … Continue reading

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An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination: A Memoir

Book Review It is curious that Elizabeth McCraken’s memoir of the year following the full term stillbirth of her first child was given widespread media coverage, including a long review in The New York Times. It is certainly a well … Continue reading

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Victims and Victors: Speaking Out About Their Pregnancies, Abortions, and Children Resulting from Sexual Assault

This compelling book addresses the complex issues surrounding sexual assault pregnancy and abortion in a clear and insightful manner. Drawn from a survey of nearly 200 women who experienced rape or incest pregnancies, Victims and Victors reveals a seldom-heard truth: … Continue reading

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Table of Contents of Victims and Victors

Victims and Victors Speaking Out About Their Pregnancies, Abortions, and Children Resulting from Sexual Assault TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD Section I – Overview and Survey Results CHAPTER 1 – Rape, Incest and Abortion: Searching Beyond the Myths CHAPTER 2 – … Continue reading

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Forbidden Grief

Forbidden Grief The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke, Ph.D., with David C. Reardon, Ph.D. For more than 30 years, our nation has argued about abortion. In that time, over 30 million women have had one or more abortions. … Continue reading

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Giving Sorrow Words

Giving Sorrow Words Women’s Stories of Grief After Abortion by Melinda Tankard Reist “I wish someone had said, ‘There would be losses having a baby, but don’t underestimate the loss of having an abortion.’” -Lee Abortion has been presented as … Continue reading

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Forbidden Grief, Introduction

FORBIDDEN GRIEF The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke and David C. Reardon Introduction As a young graduate student, I was assigned to lead a weekly support group for women with eating disorders. It was there that I first observed … Continue reading

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Introduction to the Jericho Plan

Introduction to The Jericho Plan No one enjoys preaching about abortion. Most of us would rather avoid it, because we know the abortion issue touches a deeply personal and painful memory for so many people in our congregations. But avoiding … Continue reading

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The Jericho Plan, by David C. Reardon

The Jericho Plan Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing David C. Reardon, Ph.D. TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontpiece Who Should Use This Book? Introduction Defusing Tensions Our Long-Range Goal Adjusting This Material to Your Perspective An Overview of Our … Continue reading

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Major Articles and Books on the Detrimental Effects of Abortion

For more resources on post-abortion trauma and healing, visit the Thomas W. Strahan Memorial Library at www.AbortionRisks.org. This web site includes an annotated bibliography listing hundreds of books, journal articles, and research monographs on post-abortion issues. It contains research findings … Continue reading

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Frontpiece to The Jericho Plan

The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing David C. Reardon, Ph.D. Acorn Books, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348 (217) 525-8202 Dedicated to my parents, Tom and Joan, who offered their children examples of faith, hope, … Continue reading

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Making Abortion Rare: A Healing Strategy for A Divided Nation

“Brilliant, unique. Making Abortion Rare will accomplish what its title claims–and much more.”- Rev. Paul Marx, Founder of Human Life International Is it possible for abortion to become rare even before Roe v Wade is reversed? Dr. David Reardon answers … Continue reading

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A Checklist of Action Steps, Chapter 8 of The Jericho Plan

CHAPTER EIGHT: A CHECKLIST OF ACTION STEPS 1. Give a series of sermons on compassion, grief, and forgiveness, such as outlined herein. Review these points at least twice a year for the benefit of new members of the congregation and … Continue reading

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