Pro-Choice/Pro-Life, Let's Work Together

Wayne Van Der Wal wrote this book to help end unplanned pregnancies, ease the stress women face, and greatly reduce abortions-and the heated fights over them. Drawing from personal experience as someone who has been both pro-choice and pro-life, as well as from years of counseling women on both sides of the issue, Wayne argues that most people-regardless of viewpoint-can agree on one thing: preventing unintended pregnancies matters.
He explores options like abstinence, contraception, natural family planning, and adoption-among others-to help woman avoid the difficult burden of unplanned pregnancy. To foster unity, Wayne urges moving beyond "win-or-lose" fights to honest conversations marked by active listening, empathy, and neutral language. He offers concrete steps-improving comprehensive sex education, expanding access to family planning resources, and bolstering childcare and counseling services-to support women in making informed decisions.
Schools, churches, community groups, and families each have a role, sharing accurate information and compassionate care to create supportive environments. By shifting from conflict to collaboration-sharing resources, respecting differing views, and keeping women's health at the center-Wayne argues we can drive down unintended pregnancy rates. When people unite around clear, solution-focused goals, fewer women will face the heartache of unplanned pregnancies or feel compelled to choose abortion.
United in this effort, we can create a healthier, more compassionate society where every women gets the support she needs.