Bibliography for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their Allies Background and Clinical Information on Childhood Sexual Abuse Butler, Sandra, Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest. 1985, Volcano Press, Inc., Volcano, Calif. ($11.95 paper) First edition published in 1978. An in-depth analysis of the pervasiveness of incest in our society, written from a feminist point of view. Presents accounts from children, aggressors, and non-offending parents. Suggests direct action by professionals and communities. Courtois, Christine A., Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy. 1988, W.W. Norton, New York, NY. ($34.95 hard cover) Thorough review of incest research and theory and exploration of a wide range of treatment approaches. Contains incest history questionnaire and helpful information for spouses, children, and other supporters of survivors. Forward, Susan and Craig Buck, Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation (Revised). 1988, Penguin Books, New York, NY. ($7.95 paper) Written by a therapist who treats survivors. Explores the traumatic effects of incest and analyzes its causes and consequences. Offers practical suggestions for survivors and discusses treatment resources. Herman, Judith Lewis, Father-Daughter Incest. 1981, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA. ($9.95 paper) Written by a psychiatrist; findings substantiated by clinical research with incest victims and professionals. Refutes many of the myths about incest in our culture. Applications not strictly limited to father-daughter abuse. Written from feminist perspective. Kempe, Ruth S. and C. Henry Kempe, The Common Secret: Sexual Abuse of Children and Adolescents. 1984, W.H. Freeman and Co., New York, NY. ($15.95 paper) Authors are from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and have extensive experience in the field of child abuse and neglect. Book discusses both intra- and extra-familial child sexual abuse and offers a number of case studies. Describes model Criminal Incest Diversion Program, developed jointly by the El Paso County District Attorney's Office and the Department of Social Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Miller, Alice, For Your Own Good: Hidden Cruelty in Child- rearing and the Roots of Violence. 1984, Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, NY. ($8.95 paper) Insightful examination of common child-rearing practices that contribute to violence in our society. In addition to analyzing misguided approaches to disciplining children, the book contains Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 1 detailed accounts of several destructive family histories, including that of Hitler. Renvoize, Jean, Incest: A Family Pattern. 1986, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London ($11.95 paper) Author was member of association that published the first British report on the subject of incest. This book enhances the information she gathered in Great Britain with additional findings from her interviews and research in the U.S. Extensive discussion of various treatment approaches, including diversion programs; emphasizes the importance of working with the whole family, whenever possible. Russell, Diana E. H., The Secret Trauma: Incest in the Lives of Girls and Women. 1986, Basic Books, New York, NY. ($12.95 paper) Result of an eight-year, far-reaching study of incest funded in large part by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Contains many valuable and informative statistics; scholarly findings are discussed with much sensitivity toward victims and survivors. Analyzes incest among various perpetrator-victim relationships, e.g., father-daughter, grandfather-granddaughter, uncle-niece, brother-sister, female-male, etc. Westerlund, Elaine, Responding to Incest: In Memory of Nancy. 1988, Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati, OH. ($2.00 paper; order from Mary Wostrel, Women in Crisis Committee, 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111) Straightforward booklet containing basic information on incest and practical guidelines for persons dealing with survivors. This handbook, written by an experienced therapist specializing in incest issues, was produced under the auspices of the Women in Crisis Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Resources for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Bass, Ellen and Laura Davis, The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 1988, Harper & Row, New York, NY. ($14.95 paper) Acclaimed by many survivors and professionals as the "Bible" for recovery from child sexual abuse. A true guidebook for survivors, their allies, and the professionals who work with them. Unsurpassed collection of practical suggestions and first- hand accounts from those directly involved in the healing process. Includes excellent lists of resources. Bass, Ellen and Louise Thornton, I Never Told Anyone: Writings by Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 1983, Harper & Row, New York, NY. ($7.95 paper) Survivors often find comfort and inspiration in the words of their fellow survivors. This book is a first-person collection in the form of stories, poems, and essays. Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 2 Bear, Euan with Peter T. Dimock, Adults Molested as Children: A Survivor's Manual for Women and Men. 1989, The Safer Society Press, Orwell, VT. ($12.95 paper) An informative guidebook written by survivors for survivors. Useful also for professionals and other allies of survivors. Describes several approaches to healing from abuse. Davis, Laura, The Courage To Heal Workbook: For Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 1990, Harper and Row, New York, NY. ($18.95 paper) Extensive workbook written by one of the co-authors of The Courage To Heal. Suggests a wealth of creative exercises to help survivors heal. Also contains excellent supporting text. A very caring work. Engel, Beverly, The Right to Innocence: Healing the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse. 1989, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. ($4.95 paper) Written by an experienced therapist who is herself a survivor. Offers seven steps to recovery from sexual abuse. Contains list of myths and facts about incest and gives details on anger release and family confrontation. Gannon, J. Patrick, Soul Survivors: A New Beginning for Adults Abused as Children. 1989, Prentice Hall Press, New York, NY. ($18.95 hard cover) Information for survivors on confronting family members, functioning on the job, and parenting one's own children, including a section on choosing safe day-care. Contains chapter for friends, lovers, and spouses. Suggests a 21-step program for recovery from sexual abuse. Lew, Mike, Victims No Longer: Men Recovering From Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse. 1988, Nevraumont Publishing Co., New York, NY. ($14.95 paper) Written specifically for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, but contains much in formation applicable to female survivors as well. Tone is caring and supportive. Style is direct and accessible. One lengthy chapter for partners, families, and friends of survivors. Fine resource lists. Poston, Carol and Karen Lison, Reclaiming Our Lives: Hope for Adult Survivors of Incest. 1989, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, MA. ($17.95 hard cover) Co-authors are a survivor and a therapist; both their perspectives are included. Interviews with survivors; information on sexuality, loss, and power issues. Discusses a healing program containing "fourteen steps of growth for survivors of incest." Tower, Cynthia Crosson, Secret Scars: A Guide for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 1989, Penguin Books, New York, NY. ($7.95 paper) Written by a therapist as a handbook for survivors. Discusses the effects of childhood sexual abuse from the perspectives of Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 3 male and female survivors. Describes what may be expected during therapy. Contains chapter regarding potential effects on the children of survivors. List of national organizations and local programs that focus on child sexual abuse. Utain, Marsha, & Oliver, Barbara, Scream Louder: Through Hell and Healing with an Incest Survivor and Her Therapist. 1989, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($11.95 hard cover) A compelling work vividly describing the healing process from the points of view of survivor and therapist. Webster, Linda, ed., Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse: A National Directory of Victim/Survivor Services and Prevention Programs. 1989, Oryx Press, Phoenix, AZ. ($55.00 paper) Detailed descriptions of more than 2,700 programs serving survivors; also lists prevention and education programs and state and national organizations. Wisechild, Louise M., The Obsidian Mirror: An Adult Healing from Incest. 1988, The Seal Press, Seattle, WA. ($10.95 paper) Striking description of the author's own recovery from childhood sexual abuse. Detailed account of a survivor's pain and the varied activities involved in her healing. Resources for Adults from Dysfunctional Families of Origin Bradshaw, John, Healing the Shame That Binds You. 1988, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($9.95 paper) Forward, Susan with Craig Buck, Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life. 1989, Bantam Books, New York, NY. ($18.95 hard cover) Friel, John and Linda Friel, Adult Children: The Secrets of Dysfunctional Families. 1988, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($8.95 paper) LeBoutillier, Megan, Little Miss Perfect. 1987, MAC Publishing, Denver, CO ($10.00 paper) Stephanie E., Shame Faced. 1986, Hazelden Educational Materials, Center City, MN. Whitfield, Charles L., Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. 1987, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($8.95 paper) Healing and Growing Gil, Eliana, Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and about Adults Abused as Children. 1984, Launch Press, San Francisco, CA. Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 4 Hay, Louise L., You Can Heal Your Life. 1984, Hay House, Inc., Santa Monica, CA. ($10.00 paper) Linn, Dennis and Matthew Linn, Healing Life's Hurts. 1978, Paulist Press, New York, NY. ($4.95 paper) Middelton-Moz, Jane, Children of Trauma: Rediscovering your Discarded Self. 1989, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($9.95 paper) Slaikeu, Karl and Steve Lawhead, The Phoenix Factor: Surviving and Growing Through Personal Crisis. 1985, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA. ($15.95 hard cover) Relationships Maltz, Wendy, & Holman, Beverly, Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing. 1987, Lexington Books, Lexington, MA. ($12.95) Mellody, Pia, Facing Codependence. 1989, Harper & Row, San Francisco, CA. ($10.95 paper) Accompanying workbook entitled Breaking Free. ($14.95 paper) Mellody, Pia, Permission to Be Precious (tape series). P.O. Box 1739, Wickenburg, AZ 85358. Woititz, Janet G., Healing Your Sexual Self. 1989, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($7.95 paper) Woititz, Janet G., Struggle for Intimacy. 1985, Health Communications, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL. ($6.95 paper) Spirituality/Searching for Meaning Campbell, Joseph, Myths to Live By. 1988, Bantam Books, New York, NY. ($4.95 paper) Campbell, Joseph with Bill Moyers, The Power of Myth. 1988, Doubleday, New York, NY. ($27.50 hard cover) Gawain, Shakti, Creative Visualization. 1982, Bantam Books, New York, NY. ($4.50 paper) Gawain, Shakti, The Creative Visualization Workbook. 1982, Whatever Publishing, Inc., San Rafael, CA. ($9.95 paper) Keating, Thomas, Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel. 1986, Amity House, Inc., Warwick, NY. ($8.95 paper) Kushner, Harold S., When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. 1986, Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, NY. ($4.50 paper) Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 5 Kushner, Harold S., When Bad Things Happen to Good People. 1981, Avon Books, New York, NY. ($3.50 paper) Peck, M. Scott, The Road Less Traveled. 1978, Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, NY. ($8.95 paper) Sanford, John A., The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus' Sayings. 1987, Harper & Row, Publishers, San Francisco, CA. ($8.95 paper) Walker, Susan, ed., Speaking of Silence: Christians and Buddhists on the Contemplative Way. 1987, Paulist Press, Mahwah, NJ. ($12.95 paper) Journal Writing Rainer, Tristine, The New Diary. 1978, J.P. Tarcher, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. ($8.95 paper) Simons, George F., Keeping Your Personal Journal. 1978, Ballantine Books, New York, NY. ($2.95 paper) Self-Esteem/Assertiveness Alberti, Robert E. and Michael L. Emmons, Your Perfect Right. 1986, Impact Publishers, San Luis Obispo, CA. ($7.95 paper) Branden, Nathaniel, How To Raise Your Self-Esteem. 1987, Bantam Books, New York, NY. ($4.50 paper) Phelps, Stanlee and Nancy Austin, The Assertive Woman. 1975, Impact Publishers, San Luis Obispo, CA. ($3.95 paper) Satir, Virginia, Self Esteem. Celestial Arts, Millbrae, CA. ($2.95 paper) Other Works of Interest/Inspiration Gaes, Jason, My Book for Kids with Cansur. 1987, Melius & Peterson Publishing Corporation, Aberdeen, SD. ($11.95 hard cover) Gill, Anton, The Journey Back from Hell: Conversations with Concentration Camp Survivors. 1988, William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York, NY. ($22.95 hard cover) Kopp, Sheldon, An End to Innocence: Facing Life Without Illusions. 1978, Bantam Books, New York, NY. ($3.95 paper) Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 6 Kopp, Sheldon, If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! The Pilgrimage of Psychotherapy Patients. 1972, Science and Behavior Books, Inc., Palo Alto, CA. (hard cover) McGoldrick, Monica and Randy Gerson, Genograms in Family Assessment, 1985, W.W. Norton & Co., New York, NY. ($10.95 paper) Nolan, Christopher, Under the Eye of the Clock. 1987, Dell Publishing, New York, NY. ($7.95 paper) Peck, M. Scott, People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil. 1983, Simon & Schuster, New York, NY. ($7.95 paper) Thomas, Marlo and Friends, Free to Be...A Family. 1987, Bantam Books, Inc., New York, NY. ($19.95 hard cover) March 1990 Button and Dietz, Inc. (512) 444-9822 7