Not just 'pregnancy tissue' or a 'fetus' that can be removed, but a real human being, created in the image of God.

It's hearing an unborn baby's heartbeat, and finding that it really is a PERSON, another life, growing inside a woman. In the end, it's not yelling or preaching that will convince Nikki (or anyone) that abortion is wrong.

Meanwhile, her grandparents and her friend Jeff, some of the kindest, gentlest Christians, pray for Nikki, listen to her, and show her Christ's love through their actions. She's caught in the middle of these two opposing viewpoints, unsure of what to do. What I mean is, it's not just the 'evil pro choice baby killers' who are preaching here, it's also the 'backward pro lifers' who preach at Nikki. For once, people are honest about the yelling and screaming coming from both sides of this issue. Thios book doesn't say, 'Jesus is the answer, I'll pray for you, now go away.' It follows the life of a young girl as she struggles with the decision of whether or not to get an abortion. It is out of print so here are a few links I found in the meantime.Knowing that this book was endorsed by 'Focus on the Family,' I was apprehensive about reading it, fearing that it would give pat, spiritual, band-aid answers to real problems. Also will a dark family secret be revealed? Is Nikki ready for what’s coming? You’ll just have to get a copy of this great book! Before too long her belly will be growing with the precious life inside her. Could it be as simple as the nurse said? Will God forgive her for her decisions? She only has a few weeks to decide on what to do. She seeks confidence in an old friend Jeff and he gives her Christian guidance and counsel. Nikki can’t be a disgrace to her parents or her grandparents.She has all the symptoms and morning sickness is one. The story goes on and she tries to figure out ways to hide the pregnancy, however, she knows she can’t hide it for long. The nurse tells her the news: “Sure enough, honey, you’re pregnant!” The word runs through Nikki’s mind PREGNANT?! BUT IT JUST WAS ONE TIME. The story begins in the nurses office at a clinic far from home on her way to her grandparents house for the summer. Popular and her boyfriend was definitely one of those cool boys on the varsity. Nikki was just the typical 16 year old girl. It also approaches the topic of unwanted pregnancies and abortions. Just to note this book is for mature teenage girls and brings awareness to the importance of waiting to have sex before marriage. Written in a Christian Perspective, this book, Choice Summer by Shirley Brinkerhoff, is the first book about the summer Nikki Sheridan’s life changed forever. I read it back about 10 years ago and I keep wanting to go back to it. The Black Midnight b… on The Yellow LanternĪnother one from our… on Another Colorado case to …Īnother True Colors… on The Yellow Lantern The Black Midnight b… on The Pirate Bride by Kathleen… The Return by Nicola… on Don’t Let Go by Harlan…