I Never Told Anyone: Writings by Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse15 reviews
Ellen Bass

Harper Paperbacks, 1991

I saw myself in the pages...

+ Moving and Inspirational
+ Compelling--and quite graphic

This book provides insight into the inner workings of child sexual abuse and why victims don't tell. The stories range from a quick one-time exposure to unthinkable brutality. Some perpetrators were strangers; others were family members. All caused lasting emotional damage. The accounts are so ...
  
  











  



  
How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and ...10 reviews
Cynthia L. Mather

Jossey-Bass, 2004

first real healing experience

+ Excellent - one of the best!
+ I wish I had had access to this book
+ The best book out there!
+ deserves more than 5 stars
  
  











  



  
The Truth About Rape3 reviews
Teresa M. Lauer

RapeRecovery.com, 2002

Thank You...........

+ Superby writing; poor choice of cover photography
+ Very helpful

Thank you Teresa for your insight, sensativity and your honesty. This book is a tool for everyone, victim, survivor, family and friends can all benefit from the insight and information provided. This books not only acknowledges the tremendous emotional and physical impact rape has on a woman but ...
  
  











  



  
Lucky: A Memoir254 reviews
Alice Sebold

Back Bay Books, 2002

Brave, compelling read

+ A Must Read
+ Very Worthwhile
+ I couldn't put this book down
  
  











  



  
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Revised Edition)17 reviews
Wendy Maltz

Collins, 2001

Knowing your not alone

+ Finally Understanding
+ It Speaks to Me.
+ Exc ellent Practical Guide
+ Great resource
  
  











  



  
After Silence: Rape & My Journey Back47 reviews
Nancy Venable Raine

Three Rivers Press, 1999

Courageous, powerful, compassionate.

+ Profound and Courageous
+ After Silence: Rape and MY Journy Back
+ Considering whether or not to hide
+ Great Timeing
  
  











  



  
Surviving the Silence: Black Women's Stories of Rape8 reviews
Charlotte Pierce-Baker

W. W. Norton & Company, 2000

A MUST READ! We hear your silence - Loud and Clear!

+ Stopping the Silence
+ Learing How to Live After Tragedy
+ This book will make you think.
+ Powerful, haunting, essential
  
  











  



  
Hours of Torture, Years of Silence : My Soul Was the Scene of the Crime6 reviews
Teresa Lauer

RapeRecovery.com, 1998

A Time of Healing from PTSD

+ Absolutely Worth the Pain it Caused to Read it
+ A second Chance
+ Everyone Should Read This Book
+ Helpful recovery tool
  
  











  



  
Speak1167 reviews
Laurie Halse Anderson

Puffin, 2001

speak

+ Epitome of teenage transitions.
+ Makes you pause and think
+ Good book
  
  











  



  
Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape3 reviews
Linda A. Fairstein

William Morrow & Company, 1993

LET THE TRUTH BE KNOWN

+ Clearly describes the streamlining of rape cases in Manhatta

IN THE FIRST OF HER SIX BOOKS, MS. FAIRSTEIN GOES INTO DETAIL ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND HOW IT HAS EVOLVED TO BE MORE RESPONSIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY FOR CRIME VICTIMS. SHE DESCRIBES HER START IN THE NEW YORK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE, AND MOVING UP THE RANKS IN AN OFFICE THAT HAD ...
  
  











  



  
Invisible Girls: The Truth About Sexual Abuse--A Book for Teen Girls, Young Women, and Everyone Who Cares ...25 reviews
Patti Feuereisen

Seal Press, 2005

Resourceful Book for Abused Teens

+ Universal appeal, the best book on sex abuse for teenage girls
+ Invisible girls
+ Becoming Visible
  
  











  



  
Working With Available Light: A Family's World After Violence9 reviews
Jamie Kalven

W. W. Norton & Company, 1999

A Rape in the Neighborhood

+ An interesting perspective on rape
+ the line between light and dark
+ Recommend to advocates for crime victims
  
  











  



  
Recovering From Rape13 reviews
Linda E. Ledray

Holt Paperbacks, 1994

For survivors and their family, friends, significant others

+ Excellent Resource
+ recovering from rape
+ Very helpful
  
  











  



  
Free of the Shadows: Recovering from Sexual Violence4 reviews
Jennifer Fay

New Harbinger Pubns Inc, 1990

This book is simply fantastic!

+ A Must for sexual violence victims or close friends!
+ Very good for rape or sexual assault survivors
+ Tremendously helpful to rape survivors and their loved ones
  
  











  



  
Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery8 reviews
Patricia Weaver Francisco

Harper Paperbacks, 2000

Compelling and Well-Written, Struck Me Right To The Core

+ An Unforgettable story
+ A masterpiece - a precious gift!
+ Inspiring and truthful
+ A work that touches the heart of many.
  
  











  



  
Against Our Will: Men, Women, and Rape30 reviews
Susan Brownmiller

Ballantine Books, 1993

An impartial view on the history of "comfort women" for soldiers

+ Beautifully written, a masterpiece
+ Good book, important subject

Recently I learned that Congressman Mike Honda (Dem, CA-15) introduced a resolution on Japan to apologize for WWII exploitation of "comfort women." I've read his text and got a strong objection on it. Why can he be so arrogant to believe United States should behave like a prosecutor and a judge ...
  
  











  



  
I Am the Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility33 reviews
Trisha Meili

Scribner, 2004

Very moving memoir

+ Recommend reading
+ Never hate, just dialogue
+ Gripping
  
  











  



  
I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting, and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape17 reviews
Robin Warshaw

Harper Paperbacks, 1994

READ THIS!!!

+ Terrific book but time for a new edition
+ A must read for everyone
+ This book is very helpful
  
  











  



  
Treating the Trauma of Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD2 reviews
Edna B. Foa, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum

The Guilford Press, 2001

About time!

Treating the Trauma of Rape may be heavy fare for survivors and their families...however, it is a complete treatment manual for therapists. The step by step explanations of treatment tactics...even the controversial ones...makes this a valuable tool in any therapist's practice. There are ...
  
  











  



  
The Rape Poems1 review
Frances Driscoll

Pleasure Boat Studio, 1997

Moving, Artful,and very poetic

As a poet who has experienced her own traumas, I turned to this book to see how Driscoll would depict hers. I found the experience entirely moving. This poet's verse is captivating. Reading the poems, I felt like I was in a trance. Her words kept repeating in my head afterwords. I would ...