The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America

by Danielle D'Souza Gill

Overview

See the debate on abortion from a new perspective as a young conservative discusses the effects that modern culture and politics have had on both sides of the argument.

Danielle D'Souza Gill, in a pathbreaking new book, blows the lid off the abortion debate, which is radically different than it was when the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Technology has transformed the landscape and allowed people to see development in the womb. Ultrasound has rendered many old assumptions about abortion obsolete.

The Democratic Left has become radicalized on abortion. It is no longer a necessary evil, but a positive good. Consequently, the Left has legitimized a form of mass killing in this country that dwarfs the deaths caused by cancer, smoking, homicide, terrorism, and war.

Writing with freshness, intelligence, and insight, Danielle explores the contours of the debate, taking into account new ideas, new technology, and new laws and putting forth a new vision for a life-affirming society.

In Socratic style, Danielle builds her case in response to the strongest contentions of the pro-choice camp. She engages their most powerful arguments head-on, carefully examines them, and then dismantles them. The result is a pro-life argument so persuasive that it will reach into the heart of the most hardened opponent.

While it is a heartbreaking book, it is in the end inspiring. No matter what you believe about abortion, this book will educate, astonish, and deeply move you. It may move you to a position different from what you now hold.

If you read one book about abortion, make it this one, The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546099871
Publisher:	Center Street
Publication date:	10/05/2021
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	1,026,800
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Danielle D'Souza Gill is a young author and commentator who lives in New York City. A graduate from Dartmouth College, and the author of YGod: An Intelligent Discussion on the Relevance of Faith, she has also filmed videos for PragerU, has been a Turning Point USA ambassador, and been on various tv and radio networks including Fox News, One America, Newsmax, and Salem Radio. She is the youngest Advisory Board member of Women for Trump, a coalition of Donald J. Trump's campaign. The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America, is her second book.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

A Cluster of Cells

Chapter 1 Myth: Life begins when a baby is born. 19

Chapter 2 Myth: Even if it's technically a human life, the fetus doesn't feel anything or know what's happening anyway. 31

Chapter 3 Myth: There is a difference between a human being and a person. 50

Chapter 4 Myth: Abortion is a simple and safe procedure. 57

My Body, My Choice

Chapter 5 Myth: The constitution guarantees a right to privacy. Abortion is therefore a constitutional right. 77

Chapter 6 Myth: Abortion must be taxpayer funded. 85

Chapter 7 Myth: Women have the freedom to choose what they want to do with their body. 91

Chapter 8 Myth: Men do not belong in the abortion-debate. 99

A Positive Good

Chapter 9 Myth: Abortion is necessary in order for women to fully control their own bodies. 111

Chapter 10 Myth: Abortion empowers women. 119

Chapter 11 Myth: Planned Parenthood is not primarily an abortion organization; it is a women's health organization. 134

Chapter 12 Myth: Keeping abortion legal affirms the separation of church and state. 156

Lesser of Two Evils

Chapter 13 Myth: I'm personally opposed to abortion, but I don't have the right to force my beliefs on someone else. 169

Chapter 14 Myth: Abortion is never an ideal choice, but forcing a woman to carry out a pregnancy will cause her too much emotional pain. 177

Chapter 15 Myth: Outlawing abortion doesn't decrease the number of abortions. 190

Chapter 16 Myth: Abortion is necessary because of hard cases like rape, incest, life of the mother, and potential medical complications. 197

Better Off Dead

Chapter 17 Myth: The fate of babies born alive as the result of a botched abortion is a decision between a woman and her doctor. 217

Chapter 18 Myth: Research shows that the children who, would have otherwise been aborted usually become criminals, wreaking havoc on all of us. 227

Chapter 19 Myth: Unwanted children will be a burden on the welfare state. 237

Chapter 20 Myth: Unwanted children are better off not being born into this world. 245

Chapter 21 Myth: Bad things happen to a lot of people, and the aborted fetus is simply the victim of bad luck. 253

Conclusion 263

Notes 277

Index 295

Editorial Reviews

"In a time when the pressure from Hollywood, the mainstream media and peers is to conform to leftist ideals, Danielle continues to stand up and speak out on behalf of freedom-loving patriots and for those who cannot speak for themselves. She is a remarkable young woman who inspires and reminds us all to boldly fight for what we know is right."


-Lara Trump
Host of Real News Insights and The Right View



"In the Civil War, America ended the national sin of slavery, but what of our present national abomination? In The Choice, Danielle D'Souza Gill gives the grim subject of abortion the treatment it deserves. May God use this book to help America do the right thing once again."


- Eric Metaxas
Author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, and host of the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Show.



"The torch burns brightly for life in The Choice. Danielle presents a game changing perspective; a must read."


-Dr. Alveda C. King
Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Director of Civil Rights for The Unborn



In Choice: The Abortion Divide in America, Danielle D'Souza Gill does what so many are afraid to do. She challenges people to actually think about abortion, and addresses head-on the key arguments from the perspectives of biology, philosophy, the Constitution, and the experience of those who have witnessed and undergone abortion. This book is a must-read for all who are concerned about what Danielle accurately describes as "the most urgent issue of our time."


—Fr. Frank Pavone
National Director of Priests for Life, President of National Pro-life Religious Council



"I went from the foster house all the way to the White House because my mother decided to give me my right to life even though she was told to abort me because she was on drugs and financially unstable. We all have a right to live and pursue happiness and that's what The Choice is about. My friend Danielle Dsouza Gill has written a great book on an important subject. Many people think others' lives are not worth living, but Danielle D'Souza Gill shows us that they are. I learned a lot from it and so will you."


-Terrence Williams
Comedian and Commentator



Now more than ever, we need books like The Choice to help us learn the 'why' so that we can be powerful apologists for our cause. The Choice is a powerful tool to not only help pro-lifers navigate pro-choice arguments, but it will help them find their voice. Pro-lifers who read this will be convicted and pro-choicers who read may just be converted—Abby Johnson, former clinic director at Planned Parenthood and the author of "Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey Across the Life Line"

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