BREAKING FREE   Help for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

By Carolyn Ainscough & Kay Toon                              £9.99

Full information about child sexual abuse and it’s consequences, plus practical suggestions for overcoming the effects of abuse.  “……written to share what we have learnt, to reach out to all people who have been sexually abused as children and to help them take their first steps in breaking free from the past.”  Written by clinical psychologists.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

THE COURAGE TO HEAL WORKBOOK   For women and men survivors of child sexual abuse  

By Laura Davis                                                             £15.95 

“…..builds on many of the concepts, stories and ideas found in ‘The Courage to Heal’…..although you can use it without having read the first book………….Take your time, go slowly, reach out for the support you need……….The first section of the workbook focuses on ways to take care of yourself.  Start with those pages.”

BROKEN BOYS, MENDING MEN   Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse

By Stephen D Grubman-Black                                        £4.99

“This book is meant to encourage telling, so that feeling returns.  It is meant to affirm for victims, survivors, and those others who care and want and mean to help to say that it’s ok to tell.  Everyone should know the extent of the hurt and pain and damage caused by the crime and ensuing silence……. For many readers it is an important and necessary step.”

MALE SURVIVORS   12 Step Recovery Programme for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse      

By Timothy Sanders                                                     £10.99

Based on the author’s own healing experience and written in a Christian tradition, but respectful of other spiritual paths.

MALE RAPE 

By Richie J McMullen    Published by GMP

A UK book on the subject

THE MALE SURVIVOR  

By Matthew Parynik Mendel    Published by Sage Publications 

Quite academic

VICTIMS NO LONGER  

By Mike Lew    Published by Cedar

The main book at present on male sexual abuse

OUTGROWING THE PAIN   A Book for and about Adults Abused as Children

By Eliana Gil                                                               £6.50

A small, helpful book with cartoon illustrations and simple, clear text, which explains the effects of abuse, and gives an overview of the healing process, for all forms of childhood abuse.

RESCUING THE ‘INNER CHILD’   Therapy for Adults Sexually Abused as Children    

By Penny Parks                                                          £8.99

“The why’s and wherefore’s of sexual abuse will be discussed, but the focus will be ‘how to recover’.  The message I learned personally, and share with my clients, is this: you will never forget what happened to you, but you can stop hurting.”  Highly recommended.

THE WOUNDED HEART

By Dan Allender    Published by CWR

Excellent from a Christian standpoint.

MALES AT RISK   The Other Side of Child Sexual Abuse

By Bolton, Morris & Maceachron    Published by Sage

Academic, but good.

ALLIES IN HEALING   When the Person You Love was Sexually Abused as a Child

By Laura Davis                                                       £9.99

“Survivors frequently have difficulties with trust, commitment, sex and intimacy, and these problems have a direct impact on you and your relationship.  This book……will encourage you to take care of yourself, teach you to look to your own needs, and show you how to support the survivor in your life without selling yourself short.”

TOXIC PARENTS

By Dr Susan Forward                                             £5.99

Deals with various types of dysfunctional families, and all forms of abuse.

MOTHERS SURVIVING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

By Carol Ann Hooper                                             £12.99

Based on a study involving in-depth interviews with fifteen women whose children had been sexually abused.  It gives insights into the process of surviving, from discovery, through to early decisions and feelings, to effects and therapeutic needs.  Particularly useful for those working with mothers and their children, and helpful for mothers too. 

THE COURAGE TO HEAL   A guide for women survivors of child Sexual Abuse

By Ellen Bass & Laura Davis                                          £7.99

 “Violation is determined by your experience as a child – your body, your feelings, your spirit………….healing requires a willingness to put yourself first.”  A comprehensive handbook with information about many aspects of sexual abuse, and some self-help exercises.  Written for women but helpful for men too. Highly recommended

We hope to have a list of helpful books posted here as soon as possible.  If you can recommend a book, please email us the title and author.