SURVIVOR

Claire Culwell

I received this book from Net Galley for the purpose of review. I can write any type of review.

Survivor is quite an interesting life story. As I began the story I struggled to get going. It did not grab my attention. However, I continued onward and found the book quite an interesting and amazing story.

Claire is an abortion survivor. We follow her story from her young life and with many challenges and hurts to virtually current day. Claire is more than an abortion survivor she is a woman who has learned thru her challenges and pain to use those times to benefit herself and more importantly others.

She currently has four children and is a national speaker. I am grateful I hung in there to read the story.

I actually had the chance to meet Claire Culwell in the summer of 2019 when she came to visit North Carolina to defend a bill that would protect babies born alive after a botched abortion. I was excited to hear more of her story as she only spoke briefly at the event. Her story is one that many are told isn't true or has never happened. I appreciate her sharing this story that is, no doubt, difficult to share. The writing was easily digestible and the perfect mixture of looking into the past to tell the story of her life versus present-day activism.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

“My lived experience amplifies the message I give whenever I speak: Every human life is precious. Every human life is a unique, valuable individual designed by God. Every human life is deserving of love, respect, and a chance at a full and vibrant existence.”
Quote from Survivor by Claire Culwell

Claire Culwell never gave much thought to her adoption, until the opportunity to get to know her birth mom came and she learned the truth; Claire survived an abortion that took the life of her twin sibling. Through forgiveness, grace, healing, and support, Claire is now a prominent voice for the Pro-Life movement and a strong advocate for adoption. You will have to read her book, Survivor to learn the details.
If you have adopted a child, or thinking about adoption, are adopted, or even wanting to learn more about adoption, Claire’s story is a great example to read.

I graciously received an advance e-copy from Netgalley for review. All opinions are my own.