The Walls Are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories

by Abby Johnson, Kristin Detrow

This book narrates the harrowing and life-changing experiences of former abortion clinic workers, including those of the author, who once directed abortion services at a large Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas. These individuals, whose names have been changed to protect their identities, left their jobs in the abortion industry after experiencing a change of heart. They have come forward with their stories, not for fame or notoriety, but to shed light on the reality of abortion. They want their stories to change the lives of others for the better. These stories are difficult to read, because an abortion is an act of violence, harming not only the obvious victim―the unborn child-- but also the mother, the father, the doctor, and everyone else involved. But these stories also offer hope, for they show that anyone, no matter what part the person has played in an abortion, can start anew, can make amends for past mistakes. They demonstrate that the first step on that journey is telling the truth, as these courageous individuals do in these pages. "Those of us that have worked in the abortion industry all live with a constant burden. We can't let our burden slide off of our shoulders; it is what keeps us on fire. It reminds us of why we fight so hard. We have seen death and evil in a way that most haven't―and we participated. But we are forgiven. He who has been forgiven much, loves much. And we love a lot. I am eagerly awaiting the day when we can call all abortionists and clinic workers former and repentant abortion providers."
― Abby Johnson, author

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, Biography, Memoir, Family, Christian, Social Issues

160 pages, Hardcover

First published February 3, 2016

About the author

Abby Johnson’s life was changed on October 6, 2009. That was the day that she resigned from the largest abortion corporation in the nation…Planned Parenthood.

Abby worked and volunteered for Planned Parenthood for eight years. For the last year of her employment, Christ had been working on her heart. Although she didn’t understand why, Abby had begun to question her work and the motivations of the company she had dedicated herself to for eight years.

In September 2009, she saw something that forever changed her mind on the issue of abortion. Abby was asked to assist in an ultrasound guided abortion procedure. On the ultrasound screen she saw a 13 week baby in the womb fight for its life…only to lose the battle in the end.

Not knowing where to go, Abby turned to a local pro-life resource group, The Brazos Valley Coalition for Life. She explained the events that she had witnessed and swore that she would begin to advocate for life in the womb, instead of destroying it. Even though she had not intended on being a public figure, God had different plans.

When Planned Parenthood found out about Abby’s change of heart, they were frightened that others would hear her story and then change their minds on abortion. Their defense was to silence her with a temporary gag order and eventually take her to court. They also decided to inform the media of their gag order.

The media were very interested in Abby’s story. A local news affiliate ran the story on the 10pm news…by Monday morning she was receiving calls from Mike Huckabee and Bill O’Reilly. On November 10, 2009, Planned Parenthood faced off with Abby in the courtroom. It was easy for the judge to see that the lawsuit was a sham. After an hour of testimony from Planned Parenthood, the judge dismissed the case on the spot.

On November 11th, Abby appeared on the O’Reilly Factor. Since her departure from Planned Parenthood, Abby has been traveling the country sharing her story and motivating others to continue the pro-life fight. She also works on projects for the national 40 Days for Life team. Abby lives in Texas with her husband and daughter.

Reviews

[Foreign Grid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sickening...
But I feel nothing but heartbreak for the women involved.

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One heatwrenching story (and don't get me wrong, they are all incredibly painful ) was about the patient dubbed Angie who after her 9th abortion asked to see the remains of her baby. When she saw them, my heart broke as she was reported to have said "That's my baby... What have I done..."

How much blood and how many mother's hearts must be broken like this before our society wakes up?

[Jeff Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abby Johnson told of her conversion into the pro-life cause in "Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader’s Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line" which was an exceptional book.

Since leaving the abortion business she started And Then There Were None, a registered nonprofit organization that exists to help abortion clinic workers leave the abortion industry. Her new book is a collection of stories from former abortion clinic workers.

The book starts with an excellent quote to put things into perspective.

“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that the other set of people are human.”

Aldous Huxley, The Olive Tree, 1937.

The abortion industry has been very effective in making a whole class of persons non-entities and simply “products of conception”, tissue mass, etc. But for pro-lifers there can be a similar temptation to dehumanize abortion workers. At first thought it is hard to imagine working in such a clinic day in and day out considering the horror within. This is why a book such as this is important.

These are not simply conversion stories of such workers detailing what occurred to make them see the reality of abortion and their subsequent struggle to leave. These mostly anonymous stories tell of specific events and set the context of those events. They are more of a snapshot of events and many of these chapters are fairly short.

I must admit that many of these stories were heart-wrenching and hard to read. There is some familiarity in their experiences. These women really thought they were helping other women. Some had qualms at the start, but put them away to provide what they thought of as a valuable service. I know a time or two I fleetingly thought “how could you justify what you were doing?”, and then I remember how familiar self-deception is to me. If you are not well acquainted with self-deception you haven’t looked very closely at yourself.

In many of these stories there is a pinnacle event that challenges the worker and makes them reexamine their assumptions. The stories of some of the women that came into the clinics are also are heart-wrenching. You see the tragedy examined through the eyes of the workers. You often wonder what the further stories of these women are and if they found healing later? You can see the same feeling in these workers whose intersection with these women who came in for abortion is very short.

I read this book over a month ago and yet I am still affected by the stories told. You also get a feeling for the callousness that develops for clinic staff and how abortion becomes a product to be pushed and sold for economic reasons. That often appearances were more important than the actual health of the women. That a medical emergency becomes bad publicity and steps are taken to hide it. This aspect is not present in all of the related stories, but it certainly appears in some of them. Especially chilling is the description of the POC (Products of Conception) technician whose job it is to count up parts to make sure there are no parts left in the patient.

There are also many reason that people will continue to work in such clinics even when they start having qualms. This is why Abby Johnson’s work with abortion workers is so important. They need encouragement and support to be able to leave and to heal from their experiences.

One of the things I love about being Catholic is that we really do believe in repentance and forgiveness. That our many sins can be forgiven by Jesus if we repent of them. That Dr. Bernard Nathanson an early abortionist and co-founder of NARAL, who presided over 75,000 abortions, could be welcome with open arms into the Church after his conversion. Abortion workers don’t need our contempt, but our prayers and real encouragement.

Thank God for Abby Johnson and the mission of And Then There Were None and I pray that we can hear more stories like those contained in this book.

[Darren Cary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trent Horn's book "Persuasive Pro Life" is the most persuasive I've read according to reason. But this book by Abby Johnson is the most persuasive according to the heart.

I needed no convincing, but it is good to "feel" the horrors felt by those who witnessed and participated in the atrocities that occur all the time in abortion clinics.

When your mind and heart knows and feels the truth about the sanctity of life, it makes you a better person.

[Trisha Niermeyer Potter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book by Planned Parenthood’s 2008 Employee of the Year is worth reading regardless of what “side” you’re on. Who knows what actually happens in an abortion clinic? Those women who have worked there themselves.

Abby Johnson is a post-abortive former clinic manager of a large Planned Parenthood in Texas. Like many, she began her career set on helping women. The longer she worked in the industry, the more she witnessed that weighed heavily on her.

She’s been on both sides of the fence, and now she’s built a gate so others disillusioned by the lies they were told and deeds they have done can find an easier way out.

In my experience, people who are suffering most often want someone to listen and be present to them. The young, the old, the frightened, the bold, the greatest and the least would like someone to acknowledge their existence and remain with them in their time of need.

The many examples of hope and compassion inspired me the most about The Walls Are Talking. This is not an easy book to read. I knew that going in. I thought I would be shocked by the stories in these pages. Some of the details included are truthful in a way that is at times both gory and horrifying. Over the past several years, I have read numerous articles and studies in print and online, including the book Unplanned , and I have watched several documentaries on the abortion industry. Two of the most powerful documentaries I've seen are Changing Sides and Bloodmoney (narrated by Dr. Alveda King). I would have felt really blown away had I not read or viewed any insider information in advance.

You are not alone if you have ever thought: I have to hide my pain. I can never tell anyone what I’ve done. I don’t deserve to be forgiven. I have to pretend that everything is fine. My heart and life are irreparably broken. No one else understands or cares about what I’m going through.

After doing some research that left her reeling, my mom became an active pro-life advocate. Her passion for prayer and her dedication to helping women and children has always inspired me. Over the past several years, I have watched her lead our local 40 Days for Life campaign and support a number of local organizations who help women faced with unplanned pregnancies get the support and information they need.

Through those outreach ministries I became involved in with my mom, I came to know one of the couples in our community who was very close to post-abortive women. Kay Marie and Joe Geiger headed up Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreats in our area for many, many years.

Have you ever talked with someone who made you feel as if you were the only person in the world who mattered at that moment? Kay Marie Geiger had the ability to listen and be fully present to the person in front of her. I haven’t met many people who are as loving, gentle, and compassionate as she was.

It is my sincere hope and prayer that more people who have had an abortion or who have worked in the abortion industry would have the blessing of meeting people like Kay Marie and Joe Geiger. We could use more people listening and whispering in the midst of the shouting and doubting. Forgiveness and healing are possible. It’s never too late. Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreats are still happening in our area and around the world. Find one near you.

Abby Johnson’s conversion is expanded upon in her best-selling book Unplanned. This follow-up to her conversion story chronicles her own experiences working for Planned Parenthood as well as those of many other women who were employed in clinics across the country. The book is well-written, clear, concise, and includes a variety of insights into the abortion industry.

[Cynthia Joan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A dear pro-life friend of mine asked me to read this, hoping it may change my pro-choice views. I think it is always important to read both sides of an issue so I was game. I had no problem finishing the book, but I would not recommend it for the purpose of changing one's mind. The stories are all anecdotes painting a picture of the worst seen/experienced at an abortion clinic. It is a stretch to convince a reader that this is representative of the "industry" as a whole when you factor in how many clinics there are in the country. Many of these women also claimed to work at their clinics for years, and yet their stories hone in one specific example or a general disdain for how workers cope with their day to day lives. There are many examples of black humor and dismissive doctors (as though this is the only subset of medicine you find dismissive doctors!) for e.g. Many of the stories are gratuitous and no worse than the imagery and rhetoric Abby Johnson seems to believe is counter productive to the pro-life movement. There were some acts described that were just criminal and I was left wondering why I was reading an anonymous tale about it where the police weren't called.

What upset me most of all was the fact that many of these women had abortions themselves - multiple abortions in some case. They then went on to work at these clinics for some time before becoming pro-life. There was not a single story about how their own abortions went awry or were the impetus for becoming pro-life - they in fact seem to be the impetus for starting careers at abortion clinics. Many of them don't ever explain the moment or process of transition for themselves. What upsets me about this is that these women clearly had access to safe abortions when they needed them, and now the message is that this option should be taken away from women moving forward. They can just give up their babies for adoption apparently (though this isn't explicitly pushed in the book). If it was that simple to go the adoption route, why didn't these women do the same? They don't answer that question. Perhaps if they wrote specifically about their own personal experience(s) with abortion and detailed how awful it was, I would have a different view and would put more weight in their position. But they didn't. In fact, the only woman who wrote about her abortion was the only one who ended the story pro-choice. She ended up anti-chemical induced abortion, but not anti-abortion altogether.

There were some upsetting details in the book, but it is dangerous to read this and conclude that this is how it is everywhere. There are bad examples in every facet of life and industry.

All that said, I am glad I read this regardless because this issue is so complex and it is important to understand the varying viewpoints.

[C · Rating 1 out of 5]

This took me a full month to read because it was so nauseating obviously false. Half of the stories are obivously written by Abby Johnson herself, who grew to be a celebrity for claiming to see an ultrasound abortion (the State of Texas has proven with records this abortion never happened). It flies in the face of peer-reviewed research, such as reasons for later abortions (almost always medical) or thinking that looking at an ultrasound before an abortion will change someone’s mind on having an abortion (proven not to). They claim people who have abortions are regretful (multiple studies that are also peer-reviewed have shown less than 5% of people who had abortions regret them).

It strikes me as something that could be funny if it weren’t so horrifying: yet again none of the people claiming they want to see abortion gone do anything to reduce it. They do not support any systemic change that would decrease abortion, like a higher minimum wage, increased sexuality education, and birth control. One person was even fired for refusing to distribute birth control (again always proven to decrease abortion rates).

Also, I too know what I am talking about. I am a “former abortion worker”. And I plan on going back to the place that I learned to love and respect myself, the clinic where it all started.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really wasn't a pleasant or enjoyable read... In fact, many of the stories we're downright gory. However, this was a necessary read. People need to know the horrific side of abortion in order for it to come to end in America. I simply cannot fathom what those babies (and their mothers) have been through. It's heartbreaking.

On a different note, I did recognize many of these stories from Abby Johnson's book as well as the movie, Unplanned. I was a little disappointed, hoping to hear more unique stories from former abortion workers that I never heard from before.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it.

Read this book! You will be glad you did! It’s about one is the most important issues of our time.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a hard book to read. I had to read small portions at a time and walk away from it.

[Stefanie Lozinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

‪I prayed with tears multiple times while reading this book. The testimonies within are heart-shattering and convicting, and the book is worth the read for these important stories. However, the last two chapters were very problematic for me, and made me think a lot about how I view the issue of repentant abortion workers.

There is a difficult balance between having mercy for those involved in the abortion “industry” and giving regard to justice. Abortion is a grave and evil thing. Other murderers are forgiven, yes, but unlike with abortion, we do not feel the need to sugarcoat it because of the way these criminals found their life of evil. People who murder their born children have no doubt experienced the deformation of conscience that is laid out tragically in this book. Read about the lives of rapists and murderers, and you’ll almost inevitably find tragedy - often far, far worse tragedies than most of the abortionists in this book have experienced. Everyone has a story that will break your heart. We can’t let our emotions override legitimate justice. If we did, we’d find a way to exculpate 99% of criminals from responsibility for their crimes.

Some of the critiques of pro-life tactics and optics felt very consequentialist to me. (This is a great article on consequentialism that applies well here: http://padreperegrino.org/2019/03/con...) I don’t think pro-lifers are crazy extremists for using language that isn’t sensitive enough for abortion workers to hear (there are valid criticisms of pro life tactics in this book as well, but a lot of it rubbed me the wrong way. It made me think “but... you just said that these people are killing babies. Killing. Babies.”), to use just one example from the book. At one point, the “save the babies, no matter what” approach is actually demeaned, and the “make abortion unthinkable” approach is seemingly championed as the only moral way a Christian pro-lifer should engage in activism. I admit a feeling of prejudice against this sort of language, common as it is with liberal Catholicism and the “consistent life ethic” wherein a denial of social programming funds is tantamount to baby killing.

Abby’s disapproval of the death penalty is explicitly against Catholic teaching that it is morally licit. I sincerely hope she will educate herself on that issue. I think it’s quite telling as to her mindset. I am thankful for much of her activism and especially the practical, on the ground work she does to help people leave this evil business. However, I can’t help but think (admitting of course that I do not know Abby and am working with limited information) she needs to balance rejoicing in being forgiven and freed of an eternity in hell with the understanding that she deserves life in prison for what she has done. In any sane society this would be so.

Am I saying I hope in twenty years that people who have left the abortion industry and given their lives to the pro life cause will end up in jail? No. But when we conquer this evil, there will come a time when we actually do have to take legal action against those who provide abortions. It would go a very long way for ex-clinic workers to have an attitude along the lines of “I would humbly accept this just punishment in this life for what I have done. I hope the public will be merciful and see I have repented and want to make amends outside of prison.” instead of expecting us to forgive them AND free them from temporal consequences for their crimes. The tone in parts of this book struck me as downright insulting. As though those pro-lifers in their righteous anger and desire for justice for MURDERED CHILDREN are actually being “hateful”!

I know I’m a sinner. I know it is by God’s grace that I didn’t commit these specific sins. But we all have to accept earthly consequences, even when we come to Christ and He forgives us perfectly. I bear the wounds of my past sins every day. I want people to forgive me - but I don’t expect them to pretend that, for example, my past sins against chastity have no effect on my current partner. Or that my son’s reality as the son of a low income single mother just goes away now because we have Jesus Christ.

It’s an inescapable reality: when we see ourselves with eyes of grace, sometimes for the first time in our lives, we are faced with a “purgation” for what we have done. Perhaps God’s will for Abby Johnson is that she will help people to see the horror of the abortion industry; and that is mercy - unmerited mercy, extraordinary mercy. Perhaps that is her purgation. But that doesn’t mean that is the only thing that will - or should - happen for people who have perpetrated these horrific crimes.

[Nick F · Rating 4 out of 5]

When do you think that human life begins? Based on my reading of Abby Johnson’s book entitled, The Walls are Talking, many people do not fully comprehend what they are doing when they make the decision to have an abortion. Johnson’s book opened my eyes to the reality of the inhumane tactics used by abortionists toward their vulnerable clientele. The treatment of some of the patients at the clinic where Johnson formerly worked was horrific.
Workers in the industry and those who have undergone abortions need to realize that God is a forgiving God. We are all human, and we all make mistakes. God is always waiting for us to return to him. The reader of this book must be mentally prepared for the subject matter. Johnson does a good job of informing her readers of this gruesome industry and that God is always ready to forgive. We need more people like Abby Johnson. She courageously left the abortion industry and has exposed it for what it is.
I would recommend The Walls are Talking to anyone who is undecided as to their stance on Pro-Choice versus Pro-Life. This book absolutely reaffirmed my decision to defend life. Life begins at conception. As a person of the Catholic faith, the most vulnerable members of society are the unborn and their lives must be thought of as valuable and must be protected.

[Christy Decker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to read at times. But a real, honest look at what abortion is. I feel like every pro-lifer should read it because it has such an important message of what the pro-life movement should be. Of course it is about saving innocent human lives. But it is so much more! It is about saving the abortion clinic workers. It is about saving the abortionists. It is about loving the post-abortive woman. I loved this read. Highly recommend.

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read for anyone who needs to be reminded of why we fight for the voiceless. The callousness of those working in the abortion industry is quite disturbing but then how could anyone work there unless their emotions were turned off.

[Jessica Borjas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before diving into this book, the author reminds us of John 8:7, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” I am glad she chose to include this as I often had to remind myself of it while reading such difficult stories.
This book is heavy, and it exposes things about abortion that I had never given thought to before. But, I do think it is important to be knowledgeable and have our eyes opened to the truth of what goes on at abortion clinics, from those who have witnessed it first hand. These stories made me angry, but they also broke my heart and reminded me that we live in a world full of sin. If my heart broke in this way, I cannot imagine how the Father’s breaks not only for the creation He intentionally crafted, but for everyone involved during and after.
Despite all of this, I am choosing to view this book with hope and am rejoicing that this is proof (multiple times over) that God is moving in the hearts of those whose hearts were once hardened to life! Let us act on our anger and despair through prayer and by loving on those who need grace and guidance during such difficult times.

[Amanda Lauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had an autographed version of this book from Abby Johnson for more than a year, but I'd put off reading it because some of the stories you hear from people who have been in the abortion industry are so graphic and upsetting that I wan't sure what to expect. However, I found this book very easy to read and the stories, while sad, weren't as horrific as I'd pictured them being. The interesting thing was, while each woman told their particular story about some incident that took place at an abortion clinic they'd worked at, for most of them, that particular incident didn't immediately cause them to quit. It was a gradual change of heart and an opening of their eyes for most of them. The hardest story for me to read was the one about the girl whose boyfriend insisted that they abort their identical quadruplet sons. Such a miracle, thrown away. I hope this book causes other people on the pro-choice side to look at their position differently and come to the side of life, but people's hearts are so hardened, that may be a lot to expect.

[Jacquelyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the first half of this book in 2018 when I was in high school trying convince myself to still be pro-life despite having left the Catholic Church. And I ended up stopping the book bc I remember it being so judgey and was not really helping with that “goal” of mine (I’m v pro-choice now). Anyway, I recently found the book and since I never took off of my currently reading shelf I decided to finish it today.

It’s still judgey. And I think a lot of these clinic workers had really shitty coworkers and toxic work environments and they’ve just blamed it all on the fact that the place performed abortions. Of course, some of the stories are really sad and I believe a lot of people in this world deserve better.

Also one of the stories mentioned that she lost her job because she refused to insert “Abortion causing iuds” (pg 114)… but that’s not how that works. So do what you will with that information.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a tough book to read but it was very informative. It explained former workers real experiences working in clinics that provided abortions. I try not to think about those types of things but reading this made me realize that turning a blind eye to real, actual, events isn’t going to make them go away. It showed me just how much we need to pray for those currently seeking abortions and those performing and assisting abortions and also to continue praying for those who have experienced abortions or worked in those procedures.

[Rhea Borbotti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abby Johnson spent 10 years working in Planned Parenthood. Having had 2 abortions herself, she bought into the pro abortion agenda and climbed the ranks from volunteer to one of the highest acclaimed directors. This book is an account of her experiences and things she witnessed but continued to ignore until the blinders were slowly removed from her eyes. If you choose to remain blindly ignorant then find another book. But if you want true facts about one of the biggest money making industries then pick up a copy and read it for yourself. You can also watch the movie “Unplanned”.

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A necessary but chilling look into the abortion industry. Made my heart sad to read what these abortion workers went through. No one grows up wanting to work in the abortion industry and this book proved it.

[kyra glickert · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely horrific and a must-read for everyone

[Anna Catherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of the hardest I've ever read. Shocking, devastating, and terribly uncomfortable. And yet so worth the read. The Walls Are Talking is just what the title says, a book of stories. Tragic stories, of broken babies and shattered hearts. It doesn't present a comprehensive intellectual case against abortion, but rather focuses on intimate portrayals of the suffering it causes. Chilling and haunting, this is one I book I will not easily forget.

[Sydney Stansbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abby Johnson’s The Walls are Talking is a very eye-opening book that reveals the truth about what happens behind the closed doors of abortion clinics. She shares her story of how she went from being a Planned Parenthood employee to leaving the facility and choosing to join the Pro-Life movement. The book is honest and graphic, thus making it difficult to read at times. However, these situations shed light on the unfortunate things happening in these facilities and the need to have them stopped. Abby shares her personal conversion and includes other abortion clinic workers’ stories to express how little the clinics care about their patients. The clinics don’t provide the patients with enough information about what will happen during their procedures, so the women are put through a lot pain. This book deals with the Catholic social teaching of dignity of the human person because abortion is the intentional killing of an unborn child, and this takes away the dignity of the baby.
I have always been a Pro-Life supporter, but this book has really opened my eyes to the extent that abortion clinics will go to just to make money. To read stories about people who have seen abortions and witnessed the tragedy that women have had to go through makes it seem even more real. Most people that are Pro-Choice probably don’t even know what it is that they are supporting, but by reading this book, it has assured me that I am making the right decision by choosing against supporting abortions. I still strongly believe that abortions are morally wrong and should not be legal. After reading this book, I pray that more people will have conversions like Abby and that the cruel and inhumane actions that take place in abortion clinics around the world will one day be stopped.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting, disturbing, but well worth the read!!! Just hearing about the latest Supreme Court knocking down a ruling which would add more safety measures to these clinics is unbelievable. This book will take you inside the clinics and show you what actually can happen with abortions and the many risky procedures used which are detrimental to the health of the woman and of course the end of her baby's life. These women are not gaining exposure or tons of money by revealing their personal, agonizing stories, and in fact, no one is named in these compelling stories. As women we need more facts about these clinics and this book tells it and hopefully these women receive some relief from their pain in revealing their stories to us. Ignorance is not bliss, and in this case, is very dangerous!

[Kim Padan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very powerful book.
I began this book months ago while on an airplane, but it got stashed away. Even then, I read half of it during the flight. I decided to take it on my recent road trip, reading from the beginning while my husband drove. The subject matter is not pretty; some chapters made me cry, others made me angry. I had a hard time putting it down, and yet I didn't know how much I could take. The testimonies of former abortion clinic workers are an important and often neglected aspect of the national debate on this issue. I encourage anyone who cares about abortion, whether pro or con, to read this book.

[Ann-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. This is a very difficult book to read. It chronicles former workers in the abortion industry who have left the profession. Abby Johnson compiled these stories and wove her own through out the book. This book helped me to understand why women seek abortion, and how the system helps them to achieve it. Anyone who is interested and dedicated to the pro-life movement can glean a lot from this book. Abby makes the strong point that to be pro-life is NOT just about the baby, but the mother, her situation, the workers in the industry, the very doctors themselves. The book is both graphic and explicit, it speaks honestly about the procedure and its aftermath.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are unsure as to what really goes on inside an abortion clinic this is for you. If you are wondering about the kinds of attitudes abortion clinic workers have then this is for you. If you have any doubts about the depravity of man then this is for you. If you have ever thought that abortion clinics are offering a clean & professional service for women then this is for you.
Straight from the mouths of those who have worked in abortion clinics themselves, here is a collection of first-hand eye witness accounts from those who have participated in this "vile" capacity.

[Loni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do not know how anyone could read this book and say abortion is ok. I read this because I have several friends who have gone through abortions and suffered deeply. This explains why. I do not know how anyone could work at an abortion clinic....and deal with death day after day. This is a horrific real life book to read. It's gut wrenching yet gives hope and a reason to forgive....because Jesus first forgave us.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is disturbing look inside abortion clinics through the eyes of former employees. I liked it because it was brutally honest. So many people end up working at these clinics because they are led to believe they’re going to be helping women, but what they discover is so often not the case, as they are forced to allow all abortions to take place, no matter the circumstances. Just read it. Your views will be changed forever.

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am a staunchly pro-choice atheist. This book promised to share stories of several former clinic workers, and I thought it would be good to see some viewpoints outside of my own. Unfortunately, every story in this book was rewritten by Abby Johnson, removing any trace of individuality. The entire book could be one woman's story and opinion, and that's a lot less effective than hearing multiple voices.

[Michelle Ule · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I'm familiar with the subject, this was a tough book to read--documenting the reactions of abortion workers in clinics. Johnson, fortunately, warns you in advance.

You need an iron stomach--but perhaps most importantly, an open heart to hear how hard the workers wanted to serve women. There are so many victims, it made me feel very sad.

The book needs to be better copyedited.