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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Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings
The #1 New York Times Bestseller and inspirational memoir by Michelle Knight, whose survival story gripped the world and continues to inspire and offer hope.…
Living In My Own Shadow
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
I've lived for fifty years in the shadow of my own life, hiding from the truth, guarding a secret that I was told , as…
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…
Damaged: My Story
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
AS a young lad growing up on a Manchester council estate, all Paul Stewart dreamed of was making it as a professional footballer. It was…
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,…
Becoming Fearless
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
MollyAnn Wymer was just a young, blonde headed, blue eyed, Southern Baptist preachers daughter when she was thrust into the world of sex trafficking. MollyAnn…
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…
His History, Her Story: A Survival Guide for Spouses of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma
“His History, Her Story” is the first book to explore the impact of male childhood sexual abuse on adult relationships. Aimed at helping both the partners…
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…
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…
Controlled
Genres: Books by Survivor Authors
In her debut memoir, Neesha Arter shares the year of her life that followed a harrowing crime. When she was fourteen years old, she was…
Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids
Want a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about pornography? This newly revised edition of the original bestseller makes that daunting discussion…