The Courage to Heal - Third Edition - Revised and Expanded: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse129 reviews
Ellen Bass, Laura Davis

Collins Living, 1994

Bashing

+ help in healing

I read so many reviews on here that say that this book is filth and a horrible buy and that whomever is interested should seek professional help and advice. I am currently seeing a licensed therapist and conferred with her over whether or not this would help and she supported it 100%. Yes ...
  
  











  



  
Strong at the Broken Places: Overcoming the Trauma of Childhood Abuse5 reviews
Linda Tschirhart Sanford

Avon Books (Mm), 1992

Like reading an autobiography

+ My top recomendation for adult abuse survivors!
+ Guidance to a transformational recovery
+ Absolutely incredible!! 181 pgs of understanding & HOPE!
+ Best resource dealing with childhood abuse you'll ever read
  
  











  



  
The Family Inside: Working With the Multiple6 reviews
Doris Bryant, Judy Kessler, ...

W. W. Norton & Company, 1992

This book is wonderful.

+ Yet another informed reader recommends this book.
+ If you're having doubts about being 'multiple'... this is the book for you.
+ The Family Inside: Five Stars
+ a must read
  
  











  



  
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Diagnosis, Clinical Features, and Treatment of Multiple Personality (Wiley ...9 reviews
Colin A. Ross

Wiley, 1996

Rich, thorough, and definitive

+ Good read for both the professional and lay person
+ Review by Dr. Carol North, MD
+ Losing One's Imagination
+ A THOROUGH AND INFORMATIVE LOOK AT D.I.D.
  
  











  



  
Multiple Personality Disorder from the Inside Out11 reviews
W. Giller

Sidran Press, 1991

An Important Book ... Once and for always

+ Good book, depending on what you're looking for
+ Encouraging empathy and understanding
+ AN INSIDE & SOMETIMES BORING VIEW
+ A must read for anyone
  
  











  



  
More Than One: An Inside Look at Multiple Personality Disorder1 review
Terri A., M.D. Clark

Thomas Nelson Inc, 1993

A great introduction for patients, family, and friends

This is a book I have lent to several people to introduce them to the complex world of dissociative identity disorder, (formerly called multiple personality disorder). Those who have read it have come to a sound, positive understanding of the disorder. Through its gentle treatment of the topic, the ...
  
  











  



  
I Can't Get over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors23 reviews
Aphrodite Matsakis

New Harbinger Publications, 1996

Very good book for Understanding PTSD

+ Comprehensive, Helpful to Survivors
+ I can't get over it : A Handbook for Trauma Survivors

This is the first book I attempted to read after being diagnosed with PTSD. It helped me understand my unexplainable behavior and symtoms and helped me come to terms that I was not "crazy, as perceived, but simply having a normal reaction to an abnormal trauma. I would love to meet the author ...
  
  











  



  
Safe Passage to Healing: A Guide for Survivors of Ritual Abuse16 reviews
Chrystine Oksana

AuthorHouse, 2001

Helpful for ritual survivors

+ Expansive coverage of the subject
+ Way to go - finally a book for ritual abuse victims
+ THE SURVIVORS BIBLE! -Helpful for survivors and their allies
+ What a wonderfull book
  
  











  



  
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror54 reviews
Judith Herman

Basic Books, 1997

A classic, read it if you haven't before

+ Wonderful
+ A Witness to Trauma and Recovery
+ Invaluable for those in helping professions....clear, compassionate
+ Move Over Freud: Future Definitive Psychology Classic
  
  











  



  
Silver Boat5 reviews
Ann Adams

Behavioral Science Center Publishers, 1990

an adult fairy tale re dissociative abilities

+ comforting, healing book - for most but not all
+ "Think of what you want, not what you fear."
+ My personal review of The Silver Boat and the Silver Boat II
+ COMFORTING
  
  











  



  
The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse34 reviews
Laura Davis

Collins Living, 1990

A workbook for a journey

+ the courage to heal workbook
+ healing help
+ A Must if you were sexually abused
  
  











  



  
Amongst Ourselves: A Self-Help Guide to Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder17 reviews
Tracy, Ph.D. Alderman, Karen Marshall

New Harbinger Publications, 1998

Validating and Practical Guide for Multiples and Those Who Love Them

+ Really easy read and informative
+ Helpful to not just ourselves
+ INFORMATIVE
  
  











  



  
The Dissociative Identity Disorder Sourcebook21 reviews
Deborah Bray Haddock

McGraw-Hill, 2001

DID

+ Very Helpful
+ Dissociative Identity Disorder
+ Excellent resource!
+ "DID 101"
  
  











  



  
The Silver Boat II : The Journey4 reviews
Ann Adams

Ann Adams, 1994

My personal review of The Silver Boat and the Silver Boat II

+ Reach Me
+ Healing through the Blue Light

I was thoroughly touched by both books and was moved even more into a healing place from which I found strength to deal with my own dragons and all the help from inside to work together through a healing journey. I found that it was ok to have dragons and if one can work together you can get ...
  
  











  



  
Got Parts? An Insider's Guide to Managing Life Successfully with Dissociative Identity Disorder (New Horizons ...13 reviews
A.T.W.

Loving Healing Press, 2004

Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder from the inside.

+ Helpful and clear for all.

"Got Parts? An Insider's GUide to Managing Life Successfully With Dissociative Identity Disorder" (whew!)is the best book I have yet read on D.I.D., a disorder that is still not really in the consciousness of the wider public. This is an authentic, useful, and ultimately hopeful book from the ...
  
  











  



  
United We Stand: A Book for People With Multiple Personalities5 reviews
Eliana Gil

Self Esteem Shop II, 1990

Acccurate , provides understanding for friends to help.

+ Great book for DID or MPD younger parts
+ AN EXCELLENT LITTLE BOOK
+ Great book to help understand MPD and how it develops.
  
  











  



  
Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them7 reviews
Aphrodite Matsakis

New Harbinger Publications, 1998

Trust After Trauma

+ Works for me...

I have read this book three times over the last year. Each time gave me new insights into healing the pain of chilhood sexual abuse. The author knows what she is talking about. I found the book very painful to work through, but worth the effort toward healing. My partner found it enlightening. ...
  
  











  



  
The Family Inside: Working With the Multiple6 reviews
Doris Bryant, Judy Kessler, ...

W. W. Norton & Company, 1992

This book is wonderful.

+ Yet another informed reader recommends this book.
+ If you're having doubts about being 'multiple'... this is the book for you.
+ The Family Inside: Five Stars
+ a must read
  
  











  



  
Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them7 reviews
Aphrodite Matsakis

New Harbinger Publications, 1998

Trust After Trauma

+ Works for me...

I have read this book three times over the last year. Each time gave me new insights into healing the pain of chilhood sexual abuse. The author knows what she is talking about. I found the book very painful to work through, but worth the effort toward healing. My partner found it enlightening. ...
  
  











  



  
The Courage to Heal - Third Edition - Revised and Expanded: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse129 reviews
Ellen Bass, Laura Davis

Collins Living, 1994

Bashing

+ help in healing

I read so many reviews on here that say that this book is filth and a horrible buy and that whomever is interested should seek professional help and advice. I am currently seeing a licensed therapist and conferred with her over whether or not this would help and she supported it 100%. Yes ...