Unexpected Choice

An Abortion Doctor's Journey to Pro-Life

By: Patti Giebink MD, Kimberly Shumate - contributor

Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman

How does a pro-choice doctor who once performed abortions for Planned Parenthood wind up on the opposite side of this embattled issue? Dr. Patricia Giebink was overpowered by God’s perspective at a healing conference, becoming a pro-life advocate who repented before millions for doing abortions.

As the author tells her emotional story, you will come away with a new understanding of the complexity of life, the risks of abortion, the power of prayer, and the greatness of God’s love and forgiveness - which is big enough to cover the pain of all affected by this controversial procedure.

Unexpected Choice is told from the perspective of a doctor who actually performed abortions through Planned Parenthood. The book chronicles her journey from being a pro-choice physician to someone speaking on behalf of the pro-life movement.

©2021 Patti Giebink, MD (P)2021 One Audiobooks

Inspiring story of a change of heart

This is the story of the only abortionist in South Dakota becoming a Christian prolife advocate. I wish there had been more about how she changed rather than so many facts about the dangers of abortion. I realize she is on a mission to educate women and bring an end to abortion, and if pro abortion advocates read her book, maybe they will be convicted. But I suspect more readers are, like me, avid prolifers who want to be encouraged and want to see if there is an idea that might change the hearts and minds of others. I do applaud the author for making a public stand saying she had been wrong in the past. The narration seemed to be sticky sweet.

Very moving story

I appreciated this doctor sharing her very difficult story. She would be a traitor to some and a hero to others, I admire her courage to protect the unborn AND women.

Authentic. Vulnerable. Redemption

This truly was such an excellent read. I heard Dr. Giebink on Family Life Radio. I learned soooo much about abortion and the laws in place on both sides. I appreciated her full transparency. No one is exempt from redemption. Absolutely no one. I’m glad she was able to heal and then use her story as a powerful testimony. I pray this book can become a testament to the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

The only con, and a very little one, I would say was that as much as I thought the narrator did an excellent job as far as enunciation, diction, and even tone at times, I still often felt that she her voice didn’t match the story being told if that makes sense.

Overall absolutely excellent!

I feel well informed now!

I love the way God works all the pieces of the puzzle of our lives together, even before we know Him, He’s working. What an incredible testimony of God’s power and grace! I learnt a lot I didn’t already know but it confirmed a lot of my suspicions about the abortion industry. I couldn’t listen to this book fast enough.

A difficult personal journey

This was a but difficult to read in the end because there was more introspection than needed. But that's just my view. The book as a whole is good, and a ray of hope for everyone. Often we love to judge and say that those with the best intentions or those fooled by a lie with good intentions can't be redeemed (even if they open their hearts to religion and feel truly repentant). But this story as Abby Johnson's reminds us that this is simply untrue. We can find the light - but we have to repent. David committed terrible deeds, so did Solomon and other biblical figures. And let's not forget those social and religious crusaders outside of the holy books. They weren't born saints or fighters. They got turned into ones after coming face to face with horrors of their own creation or those they turned a blind eye to. This story is no different. She admits her faults, offers hope and pulls no punches regarding of how difficult a journey towards redemption and awareness is.
Abortion has become a difficult subject to talk about. Regardless of where you stand, you still have to read this, as well as those from other insiders that show us a different picture from what the media offers us.