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2.0 out of 5 stars
Worthy, but not necessarily useful,
This review is from: Can't Touch My Soul: A Guide for Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (Paperback)
I agree with the reviewer above - this is an interesting study on a worthy subject.
However, I found the problems with the book overcame its usefulness. For a start, there is the tone and organisation, as mentioned above. Annoyingly, the book is also sprinkled with 'inspirational' quotes, such as "The condition of the human spirit is so profound that it encourages us to build bridges". This appears in the section on forgiveness. If I wanted platitudes, I could have just bought myself a Hallmark card. The tone of the book is definitely summed up by the title ("Can't Touch My Soul"). I think many survivors would find this book frustrating precisely because sexual assault did 'touch their soul'. I'm sure some people will find this book very useful, but if you're after a practical guide to healing from sexual abuse I would recommend "The Courage to Heal". It is inclusive of lesbian experience, and is completely platitude-free. |
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Can't Touch My Soul: A Guide for Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Donna Rafanello (Paperback - June 1, 2004)
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