Many women hide the secret of abortion deep in their hearts and they are suffering severe consequences. They carry a great burden of shame and failure, afraid to reveal their hidden pain, and by doing so are forced to endure the long-lasting effects in isolation. Surrendering the Secret will allow women to release this burden and find freedom through 'redemptive community' while experiencing hope and joy, as shame and failure are replaced with beauty.   Author Pat Layton, founder and president of A Woman's Place Ministries, helps women find the path to healing through honest interactive Bible study, meaningful group experiences, and caring community.   Benefits: Ideal for promotion during sanctity of human life emphasis Ministry and recovery for women who have experienced pain and shame of abortion; helps them reconnect with church if they are not involved Help ministry leaders know how to intentionally minister to women in pain and subsequent recovery and healing post-abortion