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Mothers of Incest Survivors: Another Side of the Story

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An easy-to-read book that draws upon mothers' real stories about incest within their families. The author weaves together the stories of six women and highlights their experiences before and after discovering the incest. The book is somewhat dated as the author carefully explains how these women do not fit the mold of being collusive or powerless within their marital relationships which was the generally accepted model in the late 1970s. The most potent aspect of the writing are each woman's story told in her own words. The common denominator for all the women was the since of betrayal from their partners and how incest shattered the foundation of their lives. The author revisits the women six years after the initial interviews and relates how recovery is possible and even beneficial. As an incest victim, you may find solace, grief, or anger written between the covers of this book. As a mother of an incest victim, you may discover that you are not alone.