This revised edition is essentially a brand-new book—it's grown from 294 pages to 455 pages and approximately 300 of the nearly 800 endnotes are new, from current sources, many of those in the year 2000. Every page of the original has been changed. Statistics have been updated and new charts and pictures added. Many new subjects are covered, including partial-birth abortion, fetal tissue research, and frozen embryos.

Since the first edition of the book I've received many requests for additional information from students, prolife organizations, speakers and writers. So I've added seven new appendices which cover topics such as communicating the prolife message, a Bible study for group discussion, a church's position statement on abortion and a sanctity of life message. Other topics covered include chemical abortions and the birth control pill.

I've received many reports over the years indicating God in his grace has used this book to train and equip prolifers to communicate our message. Recently I received a letter saying “After reading your book, I went through a belief change. I used to be strongly prochoice. Now, I'm strongly prolife.” She then asked for a recommendation of a prolife group near her, where she could serve as a volunteer. We were happy to direct her to one of the organizations listed in the resource section