It is estimated that 43% of women in childbearing years have experienced an abortion. The issue for many of these women goes beyond politics, banner waving, and shouting matches. It is a personal decision that was made that often leaves the woman with emotions she never expected. In A Surrendered Life, Pat Layton shares her personal story, along with those of others, to guide women who have had abortions--and those who love these women--toward their own faith-based healing journeys.

A Surrendered Life offers eight steps to freedom, healing, and hope:

1. Where Have You Come From
2. Sharing the Secret
3. Walking in Truth
4. A Time for Anger
5. Forgiveness: The Key to Freedom
6. From Grief to the Great Exchange
7. The Peace of Release
8. Sharing the Journey