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Strong at the Broken Places: Overcoming the Trauma of Childhood Abuse

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I read this book in 1993, in my mid-40's, and it was transformational in putting into perspective the reasons why my life took the path it did, and it gave me the awareness for self-healing and a fulfilling life. It reads easily, and explains circumstances in a straightforward, no-nonsense way. "It's not your fault."

Words cannot express how greatly this book has affected me. For the first time in my life I actually feel a sense of hope! I didn't know that survivors existed! If you have experienced severe childhood trauma, THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED TO READ! I will not stop searching until I can get my own copy!

As a professional in the psychology field, each year I present at conferences on the effects of sexual abuse and how educators and counselors can be helpful to survivors. After each speaking engagement, there are people who come forward with comments about their own abuse histories and resulting struggles. When they ask for resources, I always recommend this book. It is very well written with empathy and intelligence, and a refreshing lack of psychobabble. Nothing short of a classic!

-Sharice Lee, Author of "The Survivor's Guide"-

I am sorely distressed that this publication is out of print and hope that it comes back into print soon.
This is truly the most refreshing, helpful, and positive publication dealing with the sensitive, distressing situation of childhood abuse and the worries victims/survivors have of the trauma continuing indefinitely and/or of the possibility of their continuing the cycle of abuse.
IMHO, every survivor of childhood abuse, and everyone who loves someone dealing with the aftermath of this situation should run, do not walk, to order their copies...no matter how hard they are to find.
thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU, Linda Sanford for finally getting it right!

Read this book for the first time about 10 years ago and found it to be the best. I have gifted this book to other 'in need' people along the way and they have found it wonderfully helpful.