Synopses & Reviews
"The most practical, down to earth, thoughtful, and sensitive book written on women's childhood sexual abuse."Samuel C. Klagsbrun, MD From the psychotherapist who offered groundbreaking work on self-mutilation (Cutting) comes a landmark examination of the psychology of sexual abuse. Stolen Tomorrows encourages the 20 percent of women who have been abused to think about, talk about, and seek help for what has been their secret shame. In addition to giving therapists and other helpers an empathic insight, Stolen Tomorrows will enable the survivor to recognize herself in both her personal history and her current struggle to overcome the legacy of abuse.
Synopsis
From the psychotherapist who offered groundbreaking work on self-mutilation () comes a landmark examination of the psychology of sexual abuse. encourages the 20 percent of women who have been abused to think about, talk about, and seek help for what has been their secret shame. In addition to giving therapists and other helpers an empathic insight, will enable the survivor to recognize herself in both her personal history and her current struggle to overcome the legacy of abuse.
Synopsis
The most practical, down to earth, thoughtful, and sensitive book written on women's childhood sexual abuse.-Samuel C. Klagsbrun, MD From the psychotherapist who offered groundbreaking work on self-mutilation (Cutting) comes a landmark examination of the psychology of sexual abuse. Stolen Tomorrows encourages the 20 percent of women who have been abused to think about, talk about, and seek help for what has been their secret shame. In addition to giving therapists and other helpers an empathic insight, Stolen Tomorrows will enable the survivor to recognize herself in both her personal history and her current struggle to overcome the legacy of abuse.
Synopsis
"The most practical, down to earth, thoughtful, and sensitive book written on women's childhood sexual abuse."--Samuel C. Klagsbrun, MD
About the Author
Steven Levenkron is a psychotherapist and the author of seven previous books, including Cutting and The Anatomy of Anorexia. He lives and practices in New York City.Abby Levenkron is a psychotherapist.