Recommended Reading for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and their Family & Friends
In our library, you will find a curated assortment of books recommended by our child sexual abuse survivors community. Books include various paths to healing from child sexual abuse, plus resources for therapists, spouses, family and friends, and a collection of memoirs from our survivor community authors.
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The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captivity Captive
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
This poignant, life-changing story of sexual, physical and parental abuse is absolutely riveting! Lacresha Hayes shares pages from her own life while reaching out to…
The Right to Innocence: Healing the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Therapeutic 7-Step Self-Help Program for Men and Women, Including How to Choose a Therapist and Find a Support Group
"A practical and powerful must-read book for all who have suffered childhood sexual abuse, their family members and loved ones, and for all mental health…
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, 3rd Edition
“This classic self-help book offers sound and detailed guidelines for sexual healing. Wendy Maltz stands out for her remarkable combination of wisdom, creativity, and heart.”…
The Shadows in My Heart
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
Big families cultivate chaos. Mary Havens knows this all too well. One of twelve children, she grew up on a picturesque Wisconsin dairy farm. Holidays,…
The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life
Which is the safest seat on an airplane? Where is the best place to have a heart attack? Why does religious observance add years to…
The Swimsuit Lesson
The Swimsuit Lesson is a powerful family resource – introducing a simple, yet effective way for parents to educate their children about the danger of…
The Unspoken Truth: A Memoir
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
Once upon a time, when I was a little girl, I was tucked warm and safe in my bed with a loving family to protect…
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond
In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you…
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse knows no religious or social boundaries. The Wounded Heart is an intensely personal and specific look at this form of abuse. Dr. Allender…
They Don't Tell: Child Abuse: A Mother's Perspective
“Mom, if I had something to tell you. Would you be a mom or would you be a friend?” Those were the words that would…
Too Much Love Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Silence of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Bakari’s brave memoir shows precisely how suicidal thoughts creep into a survivor’s mind. “If I have to be that small, I might as well not…
Tootles the Turtle Tells the Truth: An Interactive Tale about Secrets
When Tootles the Turtle wanders too near the edge of the lake, a gluttonous gator bites off one of her hind legs. The imposing gator…