Defiant Birth: Women Who Resist Medical Eugenics is a courageous and deeply moving collection of stories from women who have faced immense pressure to end their pregnancies. In a society that increasingly values 'perfect' health and ability, Melinda Tankard Reist provides a vital counter-narrative, sharing personal testimonies from women who chose to embrace their children despite medical challenges or diagnoses. This book serves as both a profound act of resistance against eugenics and a compassionate guide for anyone seeking to uphold the sanctity of all human life. Through these accounts, readers will encounter the beauty of unconditional love and the resilience of mothers who refused to let societal expectations dictate the value of their children. Defiant Birth is essential reading for those engaged in the life debate, providing not just arguments, but real-world evidence of the joy and purpose found in protecting the most vulnerable among us. Whether you are a parent, a student of ethics, or someone questioning the direction of modern medicine, this book will challenge your perceptions and strengthen your commitment to honouring the lives of all people, regardless of their physical or cognitive starting point.