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Gianna Jessen (b. April 6, 1977, Los Angeles, California) is a recording artist and pro-life activist.
Early life
In California, when Jessen's biological mother was 17 years old she sought a partial birth abortion, sometimes known as an instillation abortion. This partial birth abortion was carried out when the biological mother was 30 weeks (7½ months) pregnant. The attempt by Jessen's mother to kill her in the womb was botched. As a result, Jessen was born alive but with severe injuries as a result of the abortion procedure that resulted in physical atrophy and cerebral palsy. Jessen's biological parents, both aged 17, placed Jessen for adoption shortly after her birth. No source has yet been provided that can substantiate these claims other than Jessen's statements, or her adoptive parents. But, that is 3 people.
Activism
Jessen is a vocal pro-life advocate, and has spoken to both the American Congress and the British House of Commons. She has made a startling physical recovery; she was not expected to be able to walk, but she now walks with an slight limp. She entered and completed a local marathon in 2005, and the London Marathon in 2006. Jessen also sings, accompanied by her friend Michael Logen, and has written and recorded songs.
A 1999 biography of Jessen was written by Jessica Shaver.
Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood event
On May 8, 2006, the Colorado State House of Representatives voted on a resolution honoring the 90th anniversary of a local branch of Planned Parenthood. Republican Representative Ted Harvey invited Jessen, whom he'd met as a singer, to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" on this particular day.
The Denver Post reported that Jessen "didn't expect it," but "was glad Harvey told her story." Later, in January 2007 when she was interviewed on the Eternal Word Television Network's Life on the Rock program, Jessen related the entire story (beginning at the point where Harvey first approached her at an earlier event where she appeared) expressing pleasure at her function in this event.
See also
- The Oldenburg Baby is a German child also born after an attempted abortion.
- October Baby, a 2011 film based loosely on Jessen's life.
References
- Elliott, Jane (2005-12-06). "'I survived an abortion attempt'". BBC News. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
- Day, Elizabeth (2005-03-12). "Gianna Jessen was aborted at 7½ months. She survived. Astonishingly, she has forgiven her mother for trying to kill her". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
- Shaver, Jessica (1999). Gianna: Aborted... and Lived to Tell About It. Bethany House. ISBN 1-56179-415-5.
- Frates, Chris (2006-05-09). "Abortion jab earns rebuke". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 2006-05-20. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
External links
- Official website of Gianna Jessen.
- Real Audio interview of Gianna Jessen Abortion Survivor from EWTN Life on the Rock TV show.
- Born Alive Truth organization running ad featuring Gianna Jessen critical of Barack Obama's position on Born Alive legislation
- Gianna Jessen address in Australia (YouTube)