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The Souls I Gave Away: One Woman's Story of Abortion and God's Grace

Paperback |English |1613144776 | 9781613144770

The Souls I Gave Away: One Woman's Story of Abortion and God's Grace

Paperback |English |1613144776 | 9781613144770
Overview

Just a high school student, Deborah dreamed of escaping her hostile home environment and seeing the world. A handsome senior provided that escape. After almost five years of marriage and the birth of their two daughters, they divorced. Determined to support her young girls and be successful in a male-dominated utility industry, she was a trailblazer with significant and unique challenges. Ultimately these challenges and her determination for success led to two untimely pregnancies, which she chose to end by abortion.

In the years that followed, the sacrifices Deborah had made on her self-centered, destructive path became too much to bear. She learned that each decision she made had far-reaching consequences and that the only healing for the pain and shame she endured as a result of ending two pregnancies was through God's abundant grace. This true story offers hope for the psychological effects of abortion and encourages life-affirming options for others in a similar, unplanned situation.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you." (Jer 1:5)

ISBN: 1613144776
ISBN13: 9781613144770
Author: Deborah Kirk
Publisher: Innovo Publishing LLC
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-07-20
Language: English
PageCount: 84
Dimensions: 5.0 x 0.17 x 7.0 inches
Weight: 2.88 ounces

Just a high school student, Deborah dreamed of escaping her hostile home environment and seeing the world. A handsome senior provided that escape. After almost five years of marriage and the birth of their two daughters, they divorced. Determined to support her young girls and be successful in a male-dominated utility industry, she was a trailblazer with significant and unique challenges. Ultimately these challenges and her determination for success led to two untimely pregnancies, which she chose to end by abortion.

In the years that followed, the sacrifices Deborah had made on her self-centered, destructive path became too much to bear. She learned that each decision she made had far-reaching consequences and that the only healing for the pain and shame she endured as a result of ending two pregnancies was through God's abundant grace. This true story offers hope for the psychological effects of abortion and encourages life-affirming options for others in a similar, unplanned situation.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you." (Jer 1:5)

Editorial Reviews

"I met Deborah Kirk in 2010, and she is truly one who cares about God and people. Since knowing Deborah, I have watched the Word of God change the way she sees this world (Romans 12:2). So many people and even Christians determine the values and view of life by their own personal experiences and emotions. I believe the writing of her story has no personal ambition involved. She truly wants to tell her story to help hurting women and detour others from the pain she has experienced. (ref: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)."

-- Pastor Daniel Green, Eastland Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida.

"Some authors write good things. Other authors are good writers. Sometimes both are found in one. Deborah Kirk has written some good things: They are real things; they are life things; they are hard things; they are humorous things. Furthermore these things are well written. Deborah has courageously invited the reader into her life. Not only has she addressed one of the most volatile issues in our culture, but she has done so transparently. Not an armchair quarterback but a fully involved (and bruised) player on the field. Deborah speaks with candor and brokenness regarding her abortions, broken marriages, poor choices, and the remarkable forgiveness and restoration from Jesus. I believe this book will be a ministry as well as a preventive to many who read it."

--Dr. Dan Robinson (Deborah Kirk's Pastor)

"A triumph of truth and grace. In this thought-provoking book, Debbie compellingly tells her story in a way that moves the reader into action. The book demonstrates the triumph of the grace of God over sin, forgiveness over self-hatred, and truth over falsehood. It offers a profound encouragement to all who are haunted by past wrong decisions and makes a strong case for the inclusion of God, from whom human beings derive their existence and meaning, in our ethical decisions and choices. This is a very important book for our time! I strongly recommend this book to all those who seek to reconcile themselves to their true selves."

--Rev. Emmanuel Osigwe, Ph.D., Parochial Vicar, St. Mary's Church, Breckenridge, Colorado


Deborah Kirk was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a trailblazer for women and a successful inspector, auditor, supervisor, and manager for fossil and nuclear power plants. She founded and operated several successful small businesses providing audit and consulting services before retiring to North Carolina. Deborah is honored to be a servant of God and prays this book, in the right hands, might save a life-the life of an unborn child and the mother.

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Overview

Just a high school student, Deborah dreamed of escaping her hostile home environment and seeing the world. A handsome senior provided that escape. After almost five years of marriage and the birth of their two daughters, they divorced. Determined to support her young girls and be successful in a male-dominated utility industry, she was a trailblazer with significant and unique challenges. Ultimately these challenges and her determination for success led to two untimely pregnancies, which she chose to end by abortion.

In the years that followed, the sacrifices Deborah had made on her self-centered, destructive path became too much to bear. She learned that each decision she made had far-reaching consequences and that the only healing for the pain and shame she endured as a result of ending two pregnancies was through God's abundant grace. This true story offers hope for the psychological effects of abortion and encourages life-affirming options for others in a similar, unplanned situation.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you." (Jer 1:5)

ISBN: 1613144776
ISBN13: 9781613144770
Author: Deborah Kirk
Publisher: Innovo Publishing LLC
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-07-20
Language: English
PageCount: 84
Dimensions: 5.0 x 0.17 x 7.0 inches
Weight: 2.88 ounces

Just a high school student, Deborah dreamed of escaping her hostile home environment and seeing the world. A handsome senior provided that escape. After almost five years of marriage and the birth of their two daughters, they divorced. Determined to support her young girls and be successful in a male-dominated utility industry, she was a trailblazer with significant and unique challenges. Ultimately these challenges and her determination for success led to two untimely pregnancies, which she chose to end by abortion.

In the years that followed, the sacrifices Deborah had made on her self-centered, destructive path became too much to bear. She learned that each decision she made had far-reaching consequences and that the only healing for the pain and shame she endured as a result of ending two pregnancies was through God's abundant grace. This true story offers hope for the psychological effects of abortion and encourages life-affirming options for others in a similar, unplanned situation.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you." (Jer 1:5)

Editorial Reviews

"I met Deborah Kirk in 2010, and she is truly one who cares about God and people. Since knowing Deborah, I have watched the Word of God change the way she sees this world (Romans 12:2). So many people and even Christians determine the values and view of life by their own personal experiences and emotions. I believe the writing of her story has no personal ambition involved. She truly wants to tell her story to help hurting women and detour others from the pain she has experienced. (ref: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)."

-- Pastor Daniel Green, Eastland Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida.

"Some authors write good things. Other authors are good writers. Sometimes both are found in one. Deborah Kirk has written some good things: They are real things; they are life things; they are hard things; they are humorous things. Furthermore these things are well written. Deborah has courageously invited the reader into her life. Not only has she addressed one of the most volatile issues in our culture, but she has done so transparently. Not an armchair quarterback but a fully involved (and bruised) player on the field. Deborah speaks with candor and brokenness regarding her abortions, broken marriages, poor choices, and the remarkable forgiveness and restoration from Jesus. I believe this book will be a ministry as well as a preventive to many who read it."

--Dr. Dan Robinson (Deborah Kirk's Pastor)

"A triumph of truth and grace. In this thought-provoking book, Debbie compellingly tells her story in a way that moves the reader into action. The book demonstrates the triumph of the grace of God over sin, forgiveness over self-hatred, and truth over falsehood. It offers a profound encouragement to all who are haunted by past wrong decisions and makes a strong case for the inclusion of God, from whom human beings derive their existence and meaning, in our ethical decisions and choices. This is a very important book for our time! I strongly recommend this book to all those who seek to reconcile themselves to their true selves."

--Rev. Emmanuel Osigwe, Ph.D., Parochial Vicar, St. Mary's Church, Breckenridge, Colorado


Deborah Kirk was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a trailblazer for women and a successful inspector, auditor, supervisor, and manager for fossil and nuclear power plants. She founded and operated several successful small businesses providing audit and consulting services before retiring to North Carolina. Deborah is honored to be a servant of God and prays this book, in the right hands, might save a life-the life of an unborn child and the mother.

Books - New and Used

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  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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