Fighting for Dear Life: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo and What It Means for All of Us

by David Gibbs, Bob DeMoss, David C. Gibbs III

Overview

Why Does Terri Schiavo's Life-and Death-Matter for America?

David Gibbs, attorney for Mary and Bob Schindler, Terri's parents, gives his insider's account of the story that tore the heart out of a nation. He explains how Terri's case has become the Roe v. Wade of our generation.

"David Gibbs argues convincingly that life is a precious gift from God
that must be protected."

-Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida

"Many thanks to David Gibbs for providing us with a powerful insider's look into the inhumane, court-ordered injustice perpetrated against Terri Schiavo. No reader of this book will be able to remain unconcerned about the chilling precedent her case sets and its implications for the future. It's a moving and compelling reminder of why we need to defend those who cannot speak for themselves and uphold the sanctity of all human life!"

-Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

"The struggle over life and death...as seen through a lawyer's eyes. Regardless of where you stand on the life and death of Terri Schindler Schiavo, the story of both the legal and human struggle she represents remains one to which we should all listen."

-Nancy A. Grace, Host of CNN-Headline News' Nancy Grace show and Court TV's Nancy Grace's Closing Argument

"As a quadriplegic, I thank God for courageous advocates like my friend David Gibbs who hold fast to life values no matter how severe the circumstances. In Fighting for Dear Life David presents thoughtful arguments and practical advice that will help the reader forge an honorable path through the legal, medical, and moral complexities of life. I highly recommend this excellent book."

- Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

"Fighting for Dear Life proclaims the clear message that we long for the world to hear. David fought courageously to save Terri's life and loved our family during some of the darkest hours of our lives."

-Bob and Mary Schindler, Parents of Terri Schiavo

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585589685
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

DAVID GIBBS defends the rights of churches and Christians nationwide as a legal missionary attorney through Gibbs Law Firm and the Christian Law Association. He's a graduate of Liberty University and received his law degree from Duke University. He co-hosts The Legal Alert, heard on more than 1,000 radio stations daily, and he has appeared on many major news and talk shows including Larry King Live, Fox & Friends, Hannity & Colmes, Nancy Grace, The Michael Reagan Show, and Face the Nation. David, his wife, and their four children make their home in Florida.

BOB DeMOSS served seven years as Youth Cultural Specialist for Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family. He has hosted his Learn to Discern: Help for a Generation at Risk seminar in more than 300 cities worldwide and has appeared on numerous national radio and television shows, including Good Morning, America. As a New York Times bestselling writer, he has coauthored books with Dennis Rainey, Tim LaHaye, and Point of Grace. A father of four, Bob and his family live in Franklin, Tennessee.
David Gibbs defends the rights of churches and Christians through Gibbs Law Firm, the Christian Law Association, and the National Center for Life and Liberty. A graduate of Liberty University, he received his law degree from Duke University. He co-hosts The Legal Alert, heard on more than 1,000 radio stations daily, and has appeared on major news and talk shows including Larry King Live, Hannity & Colmes, The Michael Reagan Show, and Face the Nation. David, his wife, and their four children live in Florida. Visit www.christianlaw.org.
Bob DeMoss served as Youth Cultural Specialist for Focus on the Family, has hosted his Learn to Discern: Help for a Generation at Risk seminar in more than 300 cities, and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including Good Morning America . He has coauthored many books, including ones with Dennis Rainey, Tim LaHaye, and Point of Grace. A father of four, Bob and his family live in Colorado.

Table of Contents

This Day We Fight
Fighting for Dear Life     13
Seeing Is Believing     19
Life on Trial     31
Terri's Law     39
Doctor's Orders     49
Is There a Doctor in the House?     59
In Sickness and In Health     69
Your Honor, I Object!     81
Let's Make a Deal     91
Terri's Fight for Life
Terri's Only Crime     103
Terri's Last Meal     117
The Big Lie     127
Washington Weighs In     139
Litigating at the Speed of Light     149
A Mother's Heart     159
Until We Meet Again     167
Fighting for Our Future
Supreme Denial     183
Examining the Medical Examiner's Report     191
The {dollar}64,000 Question     201
A Life Worth Living     205
Every Day's a Gift     215
The Least of These     227
If There's a Will There's a Way     237
Life Support in View of Eternity     247
Brave New World?     251
If My People     259
Frequently Asked Questions: Terri and the Case     267
Sample Form: Designation of Health Care Surrogate     271
Full Text of Terri's Law: October 2003     275
Text of the Act of Congress: March 2005     277
Notes     281