Tears of Joy [Library Binding]

Ellen Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

"Tears of Joy" is a book of hope and healing for all children and for adult survivors affected by childhood sexual abuse. It is the enlightening and uplifting story of a young girl who comes to terms with childhood sexual abuse.

Beautiful, full-color illustrations. Fifty percent of the profits from the book -- "Tears of Joy" -- will be used to educate children about childhood sexual abuse.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Most children don't tell if they have been sexually violated. Most adults don't tell! "Tears of Joy" will give children the opportunity of disclosing 'the secret.' How I wish this book had been available when I was a child. It could have saved me fifty years of shame and pain." -- Marilyn Van Derbur, former Miss America, incest survivor

This is an important book, striving to reach the segment of the population that's first hurt by child abuse -- the very young and vulnerable. All children need to feel protected, and all children need to hear the message Ms. Behm's book contains. -- Janis Ian, singer/musician/songwriter

Until we can talk to our children about sexual abuse as casually as we do about other topics, they will continue to be victimized by adults. Every parent needs to talk about sexual abuse to his/her children. Tears of Joy is a good way to start! -- Dr. Lois Lee, founder/president, Children of the Night

When children are born, they are made of sky, and their voices fly around freely. As adults, we must support and nurture that openness and help them combat the silencing pollutants of fear and self loathing. This is not just a book for abused children, but for all children. It encourages honesty and bravery of language and self-expression, even in the hard times, which is, ultimately, the only way any of us can become ourselves. -- Ani DiFranco, singer/musician/songwriter

From the Publisher

Fifty percent of the profits from this book will be used to educate children about childhood sexual abuse. This education is extremely important because today's children are more likely to become victims of sexual abuse than of any other crime.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Wayword Pub (July 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966964705
• ISBN-13: 978-0966964707
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,773,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why aren't there more?, March 28, 2000

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"racurnutte" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tears of Joy (Library Binding)

When abuse plays such a strong role in shaping the lives of children and the adults they eventually become, why is it that there are so few books that speak to children at the time of the abuse? Sure, there are analytical books on the topic, and scholarly works, but the real need lies in reaching out to our children at their most vulnerable time: when they're being abused. I think it's not only important, but revolutionary that Tears of Joy touches on that most taboo of subjects: sexual abuse of children. My wife was subjected to the cruelty of molestation as a young girl, and she swears by the fact that if she had had a vehicle by which to relate what she had gone through, she may have escaped the torture far sooner. A child will never tell what they don't know how to explain. How can we expect our children to learn how to explain if we don't give them the proper channel through which to do so. Thank God for this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A hard topic to tackle, March 29, 2005

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Kimberly Pauley "YA Author" (Grayslake, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tears of Joy (Library Binding)

Child abuse, especially the kind that is sexual in nature, is never easy to talk about - not for the abused or the adults around the child. Barbara J. Behm's simply told Tears of Joy is a good book to use to open the door on this terrible topic.

Carly is a cheerful, outgoing child until one day something changes. The reader, like Carly's family and friends in the book, don't know what's behind Carly's sudden change. The once happy girl is now sad and distant and doesn't want to talk or play. Most of the adults around her do the right thing by asking Carly what is wrong, but true to what happens often in real life, Carly says nothing. She doesn't know what to say or even how to say it until her school counselor talks to her.

Then the horrible truth comes out and the counselor is able to get Carly to see that the abuse isn't her fault and that, no matter what, telling is the right thing to do. Also included in the book are helpful hints for adults on what to do if a child confides in them and what to do about it.

This is the kind of book that should be kept handy in elementary school counselor offices everywhere. If you are an adult and you suspect child abuse is happening, this book may also be a good tool to get the child to talk with you. Written in straightforward language with bright and colorful illustrations, any child can relate to the book's message. There should be more books that tackle this issue, as horrible as it is.

5.0 out of 5 stars All Child/Family Counselors should have a copy., May 7, 2008

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VintageMovieLover "Ali" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tears of Joy (Library Binding)

All Child/Family counselors should have a copy of this book. It exquisitely and deftly opens the doors for child sexual abuse to be revealed and the healing process to initiate.

The story and illustrations invite a child in and draw the child's needs and heart out. It's a perfect door to help open up a situation that needs to be addressed. This tool is ideal and effective. Check it out.