How are sexual abuse survivors to overcome the challenges they are sure to face? Finding strength in community with other survivors is one key to recovery. In Not Quite Healed, two survivors join forces to share insight and encouragement on the issues that challenge them most. After a candid discussion about each issue, the authors provide a self-affirming statement that men can study, memorize, and recite on their darkest days.
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This book was not any easy read, I had a hard time with it all the emotions you go though while reading it, BUT I am so glad Cecil was lead to write it. Sadly it is a much needed book.
I would say that I recommend this book to anyone who has a man in their life that has been sexually abused.
This is a very good book to help them start the healing that they so deserve.
I have given this book 4 stars.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.
This sounds like a very deep book. Sad that one would have to write such a book.
ReplyDeleteI read "When a Man You Love Was Abused" when I realized that I was coming into contact with so many, many men that had indeed been abused. As a survivor of sexual abuse myself, I know women are more likely to talk about their pain issues and be more open. It is very hard to find the same openness in men, yet Cecil became the voice for the ones without voices. The ones who isolated, covered up, drank, did dope and all the other devises of cover-up even perfectionism.
ReplyDeleteI need all the education I can get to overcome my own past and sometimes think about Cecil and wish he was around to bounce thoughts off of. I find my own scars contribute to major trust issues and the enemy assaults my mind with thoughts of fear for my grandchildren. Sometimes it is nearly unbearable.
BUT FOR THIS, I HAVE JESUS! And I am a firm believer that the Lord will one day turn our scars into stars:)
I would love to be in the running for a copy of this book. I've found that most of Cecil's books (and I'm a big fan) are like conversations with a friend.
Peace!
Donna Collins Tinsley
I have someone in my life that needs to read this book. Thanks Mary for reviewing such a hard topic book. What would we do with out you sharing all of these books with us?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a helpful book.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a good book to read too bring healing to one or help bring healing to others.Blessings ,Dana "Girl'
ReplyDeleteDana Girl, You are the WINNER! I will get your book right out to you! Congrats!
DeleteYou are right Mary, way too ok on these days. Sad that it is such a big problem with men and women as well as the kids trying to survive the horror
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Great review even though it is a difficult issue to read about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reviewing even the difficult books to get through. Some books are emotionally draining. Stories need to be told.
Blessings!
Judy B
Great review of one of those heartwrenching true-life stories. I've read and reviewed a couple myself, and it isn't easy to read what many people suffer through. I'm just happy that there are survivors that are willing to share their stories. Thanks, Mary!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I agree with you Mary, this is a book that is much needed to be read. Would love, love, love to read it. Hope I win it.
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