Unplanned by Abby Johnson

Unplanned by Abby Johnson

Retailers Choice Award winner, 2012Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating in an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life.

Unplannedis a heart-stopping personal drama of life-and-death encounters, a courtroom battle, and spiritual transformation that speaks hope and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue. Telling Abby's story from both sides of the abortion clinic property line, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the life versus rights debate and helping women who face crisis pregnancies. Now updated with a new chapter covering the latest events in Abby's journey, in the news, and in changing legislation . . . and revealing the impact Abby's story has had in the most surprising places.

Abigail Johnson has a bachelor's degree in science. Texas A&M University awarded him a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in psychology. Sam Houston State University offers a master's degree in counseling. She joined Planned Parenthood in 2005 as a community services director and health educator, where she functioned as a liaison between the community and the organization as a media correspondent. Johnson then became the director of the health center, where he oversaw both the family planning and abortion services.

She quit Planned Parenthood in 2009 and became a volunteer with the local Coalition for Life. She continues to volunteer and is currently working on 40 Days for Life projects across the country. She and her husband, Doug, live in Texas with their small daughter.