Defending Life 2007: Proven Strategies for a Pro-Life America

Edited by Denise Burke
Americans United for Life (2007)
ISBN 0977720411
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (3/07)


Do you know where you state stands on abortion, bioethics, and end of life?  “Defending Life 2007” is an invaluable guide.  This book is divided into sections:

“In-depth discussions of key legislative and policy issues related to abortion, protection of the unborn, bioethics assisted reproductive technologies, the end of life, and healthcare rights.”

“Reviews of the 2006 state legislative sessions, overviews of the important gains and key defeats in the ongoing fight to preserve and defend the sanctity of all human life, and strategic recommendations for the upcoming 2007 state legislative sessions.”

“Model legislation (developed by AUL experts) to assist state legislators in drafting, debating, and passing life-affirming legislation.”

“Specific information on each of the 50 states, including an overall ranking of the states and careful analysis of each state’s successes and opportunities for improvement.”

At the end of each chapter there is a subheading, “What to Do in 2007.”  There are suggestions on where our focus needs to be. 

First let me state that I am opposed to abortion and assisted suicide.  While I think it’s very sad that we need a book like this, I’m glad we have it.  I’m from Kentucky and found of particular interest the information on where each state stood on the issues, and state funding limitations.  I also found the section on “End-of-Life Issues” very enlightening.  Regardless of where you stand on these important issues, this book offers information that you will find helpful.  It discusses legislations and biotechnology.  I must admit that I found myself extremely ignorant on the topic of Bioethics.  “Defending Life 2007” is very well-organized and a very “user-friendly” manual.  I highly recommend it to all adults.

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