On the Threshold of Hope (Aacc Counseling Library) [Paperback]

Diane Mandt Langberg (Author)

Book Description

Series: Aacc Counseling Library | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they are not alone and that Christ, the Redeemer, can heal their deep wounds. Through stories, Scripture, questions, and encouragement, Dr. Langberg walks with survivors on the road to healing through Christ's love and power.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842343628
• ISBN-13: 978-0842343626
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Abuse & Self Defense > Sexual Abuse

More About the Author

Diane Mandt Langberg has been a licensed psychologist in private practice for twenty-five years and is the director a of group practice. Dr. Langberg writes the counselor column in "Today's Christian Woman" magazine and has also written "Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse". Diane and her husband, Ron, live in Pennsylvania with their two sons, Joshua and Daniel.

Customer Reviews

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a sensitive, informative handbook for sexual abuse survivors, November 19, 1999

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Susan G. McSwain "DrSus" (Bradenton, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On the Threshold of Hope (Aacc Counseling Library) (Paperback)

Dr. Diane Langberg has written a sensitive, informative handbook for survivors of child sexual abuse which draws on over 25 years of experience in counseling women and men who were subjected to the cruelest forms of abuse. Written from a Christian perspective, the book offers practical guidance and information about recovery as well as spiritual consolation and encouragement. There is also a chapter for those who are "walking beside" survivors with good advice for how to nurture, comfort and encourage. I am a pastoral counselor who works with adolescent and adult survivors of sexual abuse, and I highly recommend this book and Dr. Langberg's other book, Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse. I have attended seminars on sexual abuse that Dr. Langberg has taught, and I found her to be extremely knowledgeable as well as perceptive and sensitive about this difficult issue.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crossing the Threshold, May 7, 2005

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Robert W. Kellemen "Doc. K." (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On the Threshold of Hope (Aacc Counseling Library) (Paperback)

"On the Threshold of Hope" is a unique book. As a seminary professor training pastors, professional counselors, and lay encouragers, it's often difficult to find books that are biblically sound, therapeutically insightful, personally authentic, and relationally powerful. Langberg has accomplish all of this and more.

She derives her title from the tragic biblical story of the Levite (priest) who allowed his concubine to be raped throughout the night by the men of Gibeah. As Langberg tells it, "Sometime during those early morning hours, she died, lying at the door of the house with her hands on the threshold" (p. 11).

So begins the chilling, yet compelling saga of four voices ("a chorus of voices" as Langberg puts it): the author's voice, the voice of survivors, the voice of the reader, and the voice of the Redeemer. Langberg blends these four voices into a harmony, a symphony of healing. Together they tell the story of the damage done and the healing offered physically, emotionally, rationally, relationally, and spiritually.

For entering into the story, the very soul of the abuse victim, there is no better book. Period.

Reviewer: Dr. Robert W. Kellemen is the author of "Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Spiritual Friends: A Methodology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," and the forthcoming "Sacred Companions: A History of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tool every counselor and survivor needs., January 2, 2000

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Debra Garrett, M.S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Threshold of Hope (Aacc Counseling Library) (Paperback)

This book offers excellent steps for healing the damage as a result of sexual abuse. The author has included very concise and practical steps on the path to healing the wounds that result from sexual abuse. The steps are difficult and painful at times, yet the author is very supportive and encouraging throughout the process. I especially liked the short chapters. As the suthor suggests this format helps the survivor from becoming overwhelmed. I would strongly encourage anyone working through this book to take the author's advice and work on this material in the context of a safe relationship. Do not try to walk this path on your own.