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Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse

by Carolyn Lehman

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

“This book is an absolute gift to the world.” – Jacqueline WoodsonEvery year more than half a million young people are sexually abused or assaulted in North America. This groundbreaking book brings readers face-to-face with nine survivors who speak with candor and courage about the abuse they experienced, how they have healed, and how they are moving forward with their lives. White, black, Latino, and Native American, these everyday heroes come from a wide range of communities and have found different ways to cope with and overcome sexual trauma. Through moving personal stories and striking photographs they take readers into their lives, offering insight and hope for anyone affected by this all-too-common childhood experience.
In this book about healing, young readers and their families will find additional information in the resource section, a comprehensive guide to the best help lines, books, films, and Web sites on healing and resilience.

Synopsis:

Through moving personal stories, nine survivors offer insight and hope for anyone affected by childhood sexual abuse. Includes a comprehensive guide to the best help lines, books, films, and Web sites on healing and resilience. Young Adult.

About the Author

Carolyn Lehman is the author of the Christopher Award–winning novel Promise Not to Tell. She teaches children’s literature, writes extensively for children and adults, and is active in survivor advocacy. She lives in Arcata, California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780374372828
Subtitle:
How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse
Foreword:
Davis, Laura
Foreword:
Davis, Laura
Compiled:
Lehman, Carolyn
Author:
Lehman, Carolyn
Compiled:
Lehman, Carolyn
Publisher:
Farrar Straus Giroux
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Child sexual abuse
Subject:
Social Situations - Sexual Abuse
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Recovery
Subject:
Abuse - General
Subject:
Situations / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Subject:
Social Issues - Sexual Abuse
Subject:
Child sexual abuse -- United States.
Subject:
Sexual abuse victims -- United States.
Publication Date:
November 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
156
Dimensions:
9.24x7.32x.65 in. 1.20 lbs.
Age Level:
14-UP

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