This is the story of a doctor who went from performing abortions for Planned Parenthood to becoming a pro-life advocate. The story, in itself, is amazing. Patti shares the story of a nun who prayed for her for ten years that she would have a change of heart. She didn't know Patti, just sensed a need to pray for her. That was pretty inspiring.

I will be honest though, I struggled with the book. I like a linear time line in a story like this and it didn't feel like there was one. One day she was fired from Planned Parenthood and the next she was pro-life. I know it didn't happen that fast, but I never got a clear sense of when she began to feel a conviction against abortion or when she met Jesus and He changed her. I'm sure reading it in an ebook form didn't help for me because it's not as easy to flip back and forth and keep track of things either.

She definitely seemed committed to God and to following His way and yet almost seemed to applaud the strength of unwed mothers who have a faithful companion without being married, which is not consistent to God's intent for life.

"The true test of our faith is meeting people where they are --physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually --and persuading them that love will prevail. True faith realizes that anger, resentment, and vengeance won't help women needing love and support during a fearrful and often confusing time in their lives." This is a quote I can get behind. No matter the situation, people need love and understanding, not anger.

I did enjoy the transformation of Patti, but the style of writing didn't quite work for me, but it might be the perfect book for you. I received this book from Tyndale House via NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review.

A beautiful personal story of one doctor and her evolving faith and understanding of the meaning of life, autonomy, and abortion.

If you've read "Unplanned," by Abby Johnson, you will have some understanding of the theme of "Unexpected Choice." This book shares the personal journey of a doctor who changed the way she viewed abortion after choosing to follow Christ. Her life and story are interesting, but at times this can be a difficult read, so be aware of that in advance. While it might take some time to get through, it was a book that will stick with me.

I was an early reader, thanks to Netgalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book, however, I would really have enjoyed reading more of the stories of the women that Dr. Giebink treated and some of her experiences overseas. There were parts of the book that were a bit dry for my taste, but overall, it's a good story of someone who underwent a life-changing experience.

Beautiful book. Great message.

Thanks to author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

At first, I would like to thank Netgalley and Tyndale House Publishers for allowing me to review this book. Keep in mind that my review, however, is my true opinion on this book.

"Unexpected choice" is about a pro-choice doctor who once performed abortions for Planned Parenthood - or at least used to be. Dr. Patricia Giebink suddenly found her way to becoming a pro-life advocate through God's grace.

This is an emotional story of an extremely important topic. I would recommend everyone reading this book, whether you are pro-choice or pro-life. This book will give you the inside to understand yourself and this topic better.

This book certainly puts life and choices in perspective. And you get to hear about abortion from one of those human beings in this world who knows the most about it. And that is what I love about this book as well. Dr. Patricia Giebink knows all about this topic and creates reliability when you read the book. At the same time, you can feel her emotions through the book as well, which I really like. You can tell that this is something she has thought a lot about and that she is now very passionate to tell you her experiences.

This could be a life-changing book for you!

This book was just ok to me. I was anxious to read it since I was interested to hear about this doctor’s turning from abortion provider into a pro-life advocate. Her story was fairly interesting but felt a little disjointed in the telling. Nevertheless I applaud her change of heart and turning to the Lord!

I received this book from the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review.

Dr. Giebink went from performing abortions to becoming an advocate for the pro-life cause, she shares her journey and insight. I liked the end of the book the most because the thoughts were most organized and less confusing, that's where the author gives interesting arguments on how our life and technology changed, and how it can change our whole outlook on life and decision making. Confusing parts were Dr. Giebink's personal life story and her view of abortion itself. It felt like the stories about her husbands could have been easily omitted since they did not add anything to the issue. It is not clear if the author wanted her own children, if she tried having them, if she even enjoyed being around any kids. On one hand, she is remorseful about abortions, on the other hand, she says she would share some stories that would make the reader understand why those women went the pro-choice route. However, she did not really share any, just some brief mentions. On one hand, the author is pro-life, but then I read this: "And though many of those patients did choose an abortion, which the church feels is spiritually and morally wrong, I hope for a mustard seed of faith in a God well able to reconcile the damage inflicted". I have no doubt that God in all His mercy will reconcile with Himself the women that will open their hearts, but does only the church feel that an abortion is spiritually and morally wrong? Does the author not feel the same way? Isn't the author part of the church now, even if some church members made the author bitter? I have finished this book with many questions.