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This is a partial listing of the resources available from Action Life. New materials are added to the resource centre as they become available. There is also an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine clippings.
The office staff are always willing to provide information to students and researchers on life issues. All the resources are available for loan free of charge. If you are searching for information not listed here, please contact the office.
Action Life is a registered charitable organization which promotes respect for all human life through education. For the past 25 years, Action Life has provided the people of the Ottawa area with information on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and reproductive technologies. While Action Life does not provide counselling or support services, it does make referrals to those organizations which offer help to anyone experiencing a prenatal, postnatal or post-abortion crisis.
You are welcome to visit the Action Life office to obtain any item listed herein or to browse the extensive resource library. The office is open from 9:30 - 3:00 each weekday. Further information may be obtained by calling the office.
February, 1998.
Videos.
Pre-natal Development.
Living Proof.
A visual encounter with the unborn. Dr. Thomas Hilgers (25 minutes.)
Ultrasound; Eyewitness to the Earliest Days of Life.
Ultrasonographer Shari Richards presents fascinating views of the unborn baby in the womb, from the 4th week after conception through to the 3rd trimester. (25 minutes.)
Preview of A Birth.
An award winning chronicle of human development from conception to birth. This fast paced presentation creates a dynamic learning experience for any audience. (15 minutes.)
Abortion.
Abortion, Questions and Answers.
Tells the entire story of abortion. Dr. & Mrs. Willke use question and answer format to describe methods of abortions, complications and moral issues. Excellent for schools. (Three parts, totalling 64 minutes, on one video.)
Does Anyone Care?
A powerful presentation against abortion with particular significance within the Christian community. John Powell, SJ. (30 minutes.)
Medical Viewpoints on Abortion.
Volume 1: Pro-life Doctors Speak Out; Volume 3: The Miracle of Ultrasound; and Volume 4: Living Experiments. (60 minutes.)
Meet the Abortion Providers.
Former abortion providers tell of their involvement with the abortion industry and why they left. Shocking revelations and amazing insights into the abortion industry. Graphic. (60 minutes and a shorter 29 minute version.)
Teens and Abortion.
Without pointing her finger, scolding, or talking down to teens, Molly Kelly presents facts and challenges in plain language. (30 minutes.)
The Eclipse of Reason.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson's award winning documentary on late term abortions. (28 minutes.)
The Silent Scream.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a former abortionist, describes the most common abortion procedure - a first trimester suction abortion. See an ultrasound image of a 12 week old unborn baby being aborted...an abortion from the victim's point of view. Some graphic scenes. (27 minutes.)
Who Broke the Baby.
Narrated by a teenager, Jean Garton's book in video, disarms the pro-abortion slogans and provides practical pro-life arguments. (30 minutes.)
No Alibis.
A fast paced drama on abortion designed especially for teens. The lives of a reporter, a high school teacher and a pregnant teen are all touched by abortion in this powerful video. (38 minutes.)
No Easy Way Out.
An outstanding docudrama about teenage pregnancy and abortion. Includes facts about abortion from a physician and powerful testimonies from women who had abortions as teenagers. (20 minutes.)
The Heart of the Matter.
Designed specifically for crisis pregnancy centre counselling, this video provides an uplifting and nurturing message. Excellent prenatal photos. Adoption and single parenting are positively presented through sensitive interviews with women who have chosen these paths. (24 minutes.)
The Right Choice.
The story of one teen's journey from the despair of the abortion clinic to the hope of new life. (12 minutes.)
A Matter of Life and Death.
A video which gives all the basics about abortion in just 16 minutes. This well presented, informative presentation includes current abortion procedures, interviews with a clinic worker and heartfelt testimonies of women who regret their abortion decision. (24 minutes.)
Justice for All.
This film speaks clearly and thoughtfully to the challenging issue of abortion. Justice for All is a film for people who are honestly searching for answers. (28 minutes.)
Why can't we love them both?
The just released video by Dr. & Mrs. Willie mirrors the approach taken in their new book by the same title. Offers a brilliant way to counter the pro-choice rhetoric. Three parts, totaling 64 minutes, on one video.
Post Abortion Syndrome.
Dear Children.
A story of post abortion healing. Offers a poignant look at the peace that God's forgiveness brings. (30 minutes.)
After the Choice.
Traci, Vanessa, Sonya, and 13 others share their experiences with abortion in one of the most moving pro-life videos ever produced. No graphic images, just women explaining the painfully real truth of what abortion is and what it has done to their lives. (25 minutes.)
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
Ending the Journey.
This moving Canadian video speaks with passionate intelligence about the euthanasia issue. Academics, lawyers, health care professionals and the disabled share a powerful message that is both thoughtful and compelling. (39 minutes.)
Euthanasia: False Light.
This moving video clearly shows the personal and social dangers of euthanasia and assisted suicide. It has won two prestigious Telly awards. (15 minutes.)
Population.
Facing Facts on Population.
This video looks at the connections between population and economic development. Aimed at 14-16 year olds, it presents the facts and issues in a direct and accessible way. It features students in a classroom discussion and involves the viewing audience in interactive participation. (14 minutes.)
Pamphlets.
Pre-natal development.
- How You Began.
- What They Never Told You About the Facts of Life.
- The First Nine Months.
- The Pre-term Baby: "A Glob of Cells" or Special Patient.
- You Are Special.
- Your Secret Life scratch cards.
- Prenatal Screening.
- 8 Weeks Old Developing Baby.
Abortion.
Euthanasia.
- A "Good Death" - Is It Possible?
- Pain Management: Rx for True Dignity.
- Food and Water: To Care or To Kill.
- Physician-Assisted Suicide: Personal Right or Medical Wrong.
- If Mercy Killing Becomes Legal.
- Remove Dad's feeding tube?
- Death on Demand: Don't Count Me In!"
- Hospice Loving and Caring Till Death.
- Doctors are for healing...
- A Message from the Ontario Bishops on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
- Euthanasia - What of the fear of becoming a burden? How do we deal with suffering? When someone you love is dying.
- Palliative Care - provides moments of joy and peace, manages pain, creates a place of comfort and caring.
Booklets.
Is the Human Embryo a Person?
An intensive study that analyses the meaning of personhood, philosophy of science and concludes that the embryo is a person from the moment of fertilization. John Gallagher, Human Life Research Institute Reports #4 (46 pages.)
Choose Life.
Well documented, easy to read booklet that answers the most common questions about abortion. (22 pages.)
She's A Child Not A "Choice".
An advertising supplement which offers information about abortion and its effect on women and society. (12 pages.)
Experimentation on Preborn and Newborn Children
A history and overview of the issue of fetal experimentation. (32 pages.)
Reproductive Technologies: Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer, Genetic Experimentation.
Recent declarations of Popes and Bishops. (21 pages.)
Surrogate Mothers or Surrogate Wives? Making motherhood commercial.
Dr. Donald DeMarco. (18 pages.)
Vatican Declaration on Abortion.
Discusses abortion in the light of faith and in the additional light of reason; responds to some of the justifications offered by abortion proponents; discusses the relationship of morality and law; and suggests practical action for combatting the evil of abortion and its causes. (13 pages.)
Euthanasia: Killing or Caring?
Provides a wealth of vital background information to help understand the complex issue of euthanasia. Especially chilling is the frightful abuse that occurs in Holland, where euthanasia is widespread. Rita Marker (32 pages.)
What You Need to Know About Euthanasia and the "Right to Die".
Provides straightforward answers to several basic questions to help someone make an informed decision about end-of-life issues. Mary Senander (31 pages.)
Euthanasia.
Provides an historical overview of the euthanasia issue. (69 pages.)
Euthanasia.
A 12-page advertising supplement which provides information about euthanasia and palliative care.
Toward a Culture of Life - An explanation of Catholic teaching on respect for human life.
The official teachings of the Catholic Church on respect for human life in a simple and accessible manner. Among the topics covered are abortion, reproductive technology and embryo experimentation, euthanasia and assisted suicide. Alex Schadenberg with Fr. Thomas A. Lynch. (54 pages.)
Life Before Birth
Features intrauterine photographs of life before birth. Life Magazine, 1965.
Life - The First Pictures Ever of How Life Begins.
Features intauterine photographs of life before birth from the very moment of fertilization. Life Magazine, August 1990.
Audio Cassettes.
Pre-Natal Development.
Luncheon Address.
Professor Jerome Lejeune, a renowned geneticist, addresses Alliance for Life luncheon. (1993)
How Babies Grow.
Dr. and Mrs. Willke (1975).
The Tiniest Humans.
Sir William Tiley (1979).
Abortion.
The Medical Complications of Abortion.
Fred Mecklenburg, MD.
Human Life - The Legal Status of the Unborn Child; Who Owns the Unborn?
Norman A. Keith, LLB.
Right to Life.
Fr. John Powell.
Breast Cancer - Is There a Connection With Abortion?
Dr. Joel Brind (1996).
RU-486.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson.
Aborted Women, Silent No More.
David Reardon.
Post-Abortion Syndrome.
V. Rue, MD and D. Stanford-Rue (1990).
Is Abortion Harmful to Women?
Mary Pat Conklin (1990).
Human Life - Psychological Consequences of Abortion.
Susan Stanford, PhD (1987).
The Abortion Experience.
Bev Daw.
Post Abortion: The Key to Healing and Victory.
David C. Reardon, Ph.D.
Post Abortion Syndrome.
Douglas Gresham (1996).
Post Abortion Syndrome.
Olivia Gans (1987).
The Eclipse of Fatherhood.
Dr. Donald DeMarco.
Men's Rights and the Unborn.
Tom Schuck.
Life Options: Alternatives to Abortion.
Joan Kosmachuk, Sandy Dale and Mary Brady (1992).
Adoption - A Positive Alternative.
Doneen Brazier and her daughter, Reggie Weidinger (1990).
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
Euthanasia in the Netherlands: Critical View.
Richard Fenigsen, MD (1990).
Euthanasia, Living Wills and Palliative Care.
Dr. Stephen Genius.
Caring Not Killing - Opposing Euthanasia I - Understanding the Issue.
Mary Senander (1995).
Caring Not Killing -Opposing Euthanasia II - The Disabled and Recommitting Ourselves.
Mark Pickup and Dr. Sheila Harding (1955).
Euthanasia in Holland.
Dr. K. J. Gunning (1994).
Dying Pain Free and With Dignity.
Dr. B. DeVeber (1990).
Holland - Is It A Good Example?
Cheryl Eckstein (1990).
Hospices and Care of the Dying.
Josephina Magno, MD.
All About Palliative Care and Pain Management.
Dr. Helen Hays (1996).
Reproductive Technologies.
The Dilemma Of Reproductive Technologies.
Dr. Stephen Genuis.
Reproductive Technology - The Human Cost.
Mary Dewar (1990).
Human Experimentation and Human Genetic Manipulation.
Hymie Gordon, MD.
Genetic Engineering: Problems?
Dr. Jerome Lejeune.
Genetics: The New Auschwitz?
Bernard Nathanson, MD.
The Future of Genetics.
Dr. Jerome Lejeune.
Harvesting the Fetus.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson.
Pro-Life Bio-Ethics for the 90's.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson.
Population.
The Population Problem.
Jacqueline Kasun, PhD.
The Overpopulation Myth.
Valerie Riches (1990).
Books.
Pre-Natal Development.
The Tiniest Humans.
Professor Jerome Lejeune and Professor Sir Albert William Liley (1977).
Rites of Life - The Scientific Evidence for Life Before Birth.
Landrum Shettles, MD and David Rorvik (1983).
The First Nine Months of Life - The Baby's Development from Conception through Birth.
Geraldine Lux Flanagan (1965).
Journal from an Obscure Place - thoughts on abortion...from an unborn child.
Judith Miles (1978).
The Concentration Can - When Does Human Life Begin? An Eminent Geneticist Testifies.
Jerome Lejeune, MD., PhD (1992).
Abortion.
Why can't we love them both - questions and answers about abortion.
Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Willke (1997).
A Time to Choose Life - Women, Abortion and Human Rights.
Ian Gentles, editor (1990).
Unmarried and Pregnant: What Now?
Ida Critelli & Tom Schick.
Having your baby when others say no! overcoming the fears about having your baby.
Madeline Pecora Nugent (1991).
Abortion: The Silent Holocaust.
John Powell, SJ (1981).
Pro-Life Feminism.
Edited by Gail Grenier Sweet (1985).
Abortion and Slavery - History Repeats.
J. C. Willke, MD. (1984).
Who Broke the Baby? - A Brilliant Disclosure of What the Abortion Slogans Really Mean.
Jean Staker Garton (1979).
Abortion in Perspective - The Rose Palace or the Fiery Dragon?
Dr. Donald DeMarco. Forward by Marshall McLuhan (1974).
Death Before Birth - Canada and the Abortion Question.
Edited by E. J. Knener and A. Synan (1974).
Sanctity of Life - The Inescapable Issue.
Charles R. Swindoll. Forward by Dr. James C. Dobson (1990).
Aborting America - A Doctor's Personal Report on the Agonizing Issue of Abortion.
Bernard N. Nathanson, MD. with Richard N. Ostling (1979).
Abortion, the Bible and the Christian.
Rev. Donald Shoemaker (1978).
The Moral Question of Abortion.
Stephen Schwarz (1990).
The Right to Live The Right to Die.
Famous pediatric surgeon C. Everett Koop speaks out on abortion and mercy-killing. (1976).
15 minutes - The Story of my Abortion.
Tanya Hughson (1986).
Every woman has the right to know the dangers of legal abortion.
Ann Saltenberger (1983).
The Zero People - Essays on Life.
Edited by Jeff Lane Hensley (1983).
The Right to Birth - Some Christian Views on Abortion.
Edited by Eugene Fairweather and Ian Gentles (1976).
Post abortion syndrome.
Aborted Women - Silent No More.
David C. Reardon (1987).
Helping Women Recover from Abortion.
Nancy Michaels (1988).
Abortion and Healing - A Cry to be Whole.
Michael T. Mannion (1986).
Help for the Post-abortion Woman.
Teri Reisser, MS and Paul Reisser, MD (1989).
The Mourning After - Help for the Post Abortion Syndrome.
Terry L. Selby with Marc Bockmon (1990).
Psycho-social Stress Following Abortion.
Anne Speckhard (1987).
Rachel Weeping and Other Essays on Abortion.
James Tunstead Burchaell, CSC (1983).
Euthanasia.
Death, Dying and the Law.
Edited by James T. McHugh (1976).
A Sign for Cain - An Exploration of Human Violence.
Fredric Wertham, MD (1973).
The German Euthanasia Program - Excerpts from "A Sign of Cain".
Fredric Wertham, MD (1973).
Deadly Compassion - The Death of Ann Humphrey and the Truth About Euthanasia.
Rita Marker (1993).
Death, Dying and Euthanasia.
Edited by Dennis J. Horan and David Mall (1977).
Life and Death with Liberty and Justice - A Contribution to the Euthanasia Debate.
Germain Grisez and Joseph M. Boyle, Jr. (1979).
Care of the Dying.
Richard Lamerton, forward by Dr. Cicely Saunders (1973).
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - The Current Debate.
Ian Gentles (1995).
The Hospice Movement - A Better Way of Caring for the Dying.
Sandol Stoddard (1978).
On Death and Dying - What the dying have to teach doctors, nurses, clergy and their own families.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1969).
Questions and Answers on Death and Dying.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1974).
Euthanasia - Spiritual, Medical & Legal Issues in Terminal Health Care.
Beth Spring & Ed Larson (1988).
Fetal Experimentation.
Beyond Abortion - A Chronicle of Fetal Experimentation.
Suzanne M. Rini (1988).
Reproductive Technologies.
Biotechnology and the Assault on Parenthood.
Donald DeMarco (1991).
Reproduction Rollercoaster.
Infertility and the assisted reproductive technologies.
Infanticide.
Infanticide and the Handicapped Newborn.
Dennis J. Horan, Melinda Delahoyde, editors (1982).
Death in the Nursery - The Secret Crime of Infanticide.
James Manney and John C. Blattner (1984).
Fighting for Life - Defending the Newborn's Right to Life - First Abortion, Now Infanticide.
Melinda Delahoyde (1984).
The Retarded Child - A Guide for Parents and Friends.
Robert Isaacson, PhD (1974).
Ethics.
Abortion - the Myths, the Realities and the Arguments.
Germain Grisez (1970).
Ethics at the Edges of Life - Medical and Legal Intersections.
Paul Ramsey (1980).
Matters of Life and Death.
John Thomas (1978).
In My Mother's Womb - The Catholic Church's Defence of Natural Life.
Donald DeMarco (1987).
Human Life - Some Moral Issues.
John J. Dedek (1972).
Evangelium Vitae.
Encyclical letter on the value and inviolability of human life by the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II (1995)
Whatever Happened to he Human Race?
Exposing our rapid yet subtle loss of human rights, Francis A. Schaeffer and C. Everett Koop, MD (1979).
In Good Conscience - Abortion and Moral Necessity.
David Mall (1982).
Human Life and Health Care Ethics.
Edited by James Bopp, Jr. (1985).
Population.
The War Against Population.
The economics and ideology of population control. Jacqueline Kasun (1988).
Population Growth - The Advantages.
Colin Clark (1975).
Handbook on Population.
Robert J. Sassone (1978).
Going It Alone - Unplanned Single Motherhood in Canada.
Janet Ajzenstat, Elizabeth Cassidy, Elise Carter, Gerald Bierling, Human Life Research Institute, 1994.
Other Media.
Fetal Development Models.
Seven life-size models illustrate the wonder and beauty of developing life. These highly detailed and scientifically accurate models show the developing unborn child from the first month through the seventh month of development.
Model of the 10-12 week preborn child.
An authentic model of a 10-12 week preborn child. Included is a descriptive card with details of development.
Nine Month Miracle.
This CD-ROM (for Microsoft Windows) takes the viewer on a fantastic journey into life's beginnings. Contains real-life video, dramatic photography inside the human body by world-renowned photographer Lennart Nilsson, and fascinating medical animations.
The Battle for Life.
An educational resource kit produced by the Christian Medical and Dental Society. Includes a video and other resource material to prepare a presentation on euthanasia. Excellent for Sunday School class, Bible study, evening serviceor other special meeting.
Matériaux en français.
Vidéos.
N'avons nous pas les mêmes yeux.
Un témoignage par John Powell, SJ (29 minutes.)
Le cri muet.
Ce vidéo explique une technique l'avortement et la réaction du foetus face à l'avortement. (28 minutes.)
Audio cassettes.
Morale et procréation.
John Rheaume, LL.B (1990).
Pourquoi défendre la vie humaine?
Richard Bastien (1993).
Syndrome post-avortement.
Dr. Marie Peeters.
L'euthanasie.
Dr. Philippe Schepens, George Allaire (1990).
L'euthanasie: où en sommes mous vraiment?
Dr. André La France (1993).
Pamphlets.
Développement avant de la naissance.
- Avant la naissance.
- Bien en vue.
- Les premiers jours de la vie humaine!
- Le début de ta vie.
- Bébé de 8 semaines.
- Le statut de personne et la discrimination.
L'avortement.
- L'avortement ses dangers, ses conséquences immédiates et tardives.
- Est-ce que le viol justifie l'avortement.
- L'avortement vu par les médecins.
- Le syndrome post avortement.
- Adoption un acte d'amour.
- La recherche foetale : l'étape fatale.
- Heureux ceux qui ont faim et soif de la justice : ils seront rassasiés (Mt 5 : 6).
- Aimez-vous les uns les autres comme je vous ai aimés » (Jean 15 : 12).
L'euthanasie.
- Respectez la vie.
- Apprivoiser la mort : est-ce possible?
- L'euthanasie : une question pour notre foi.
- Les soins palliatifs.
- Un message des évêques de l"Ontario concernant l'euthanasie et l'aide au suicide.
- L'euthanasie - Que penser de la crainte de devenir un fardeau? Que faisons-nous face à la souffrance? Quand l'un des vôtres est mourant.
- Les soins palliatifs permettent des moments de joie et de la paix - veillent à contrôler la souffrance - offrent un lieu de réconfort et de soins compatissants.
- L'euthanasie - Un terrain glissant.
Livres.
Le livre rouge de l'avortement.
Dr. et Mme. J. C. Willke (1973).
Evangelium Vitae.
Lettre encyclique sur la valeur et l'inviolabilité de la vie humaine. John Paul II (1995).
Le combat de la vie et de la mort.
Dr. Paul Chauchard (1985).
Internet.
Web site - Site web.
Additional resources and information on the life issues can be found on the Action Life web site.
Des ressources additionnelles ou de plus amples renseignements sur les questions concernant le respect de la vie sont disponibles au site Web d'Action pour la vie.
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