FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of the incidence of child sexual abuse and the psychological scarring that occurs, the recovery process, how feelings can and should be identified and dealt with, the kinds of help and support that can be given, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, appendix, notes, bibliography, indexed, 207pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

Secret Scars : A Guide for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Publisher

Viking Penguin, New York

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0670822140

ISBN 13

9780670822140

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

Book Type

Book

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Provides useful and compassionate advice for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, with examination of feelings and fears common to survivors, the effects of abuse on adult relationships, and therapies that can help

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According to professor/therapist Tower, one-third to one-half of the adult population were sexually molested as children. It's these individuals she addresses, blending their actual words (from interviews) with strong expository material. Though she covers such topics as emotional baggage, self-defeating cycles, the psyche of the perpetrator, and consequences for victims' own children, she emphasizes psychological counseling as the cure to trusting others again, clearly defining how each therapeutic mode (e.g., dance, Gestalt) works. A state-by-state appendix lists related support organizations. Despite extensive media coverage of this topic, Books in Print lists nothing geared to adult victims. Highly recommended for most collections. Janice Arenofsky, formerly with Arizona State Lib., Phoenix
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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