Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women

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Summary: Unless you have suffered from addiction, don't bother
Review: Extremely disappointing and even frustrating at times since this book emphasizes on addictions and recovery - from addictions.

When I purchased this book I thought that recovery meant turning things around - no matter what the cause might have been. This book mentions over and again addictions which makes it all the more difficult to relate if you have never gone down that road.

I wouldn't recommend it unless you are a recovering alcoholic or are considering taking part in a 12 step programs.

For all others, check out ''Sex Smart - How your childhood shaped your sexuality and what to do about it'', you might find it more enlightning.

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Summary: PHONEY-BALONEY
Review: I thought this book went overboard. Emphasis on the nitty-gritty. Reduces to clinical -- what is so much more. Biased. Posturing her own perceptions. Covington assumes she has authority on what is now natural, good and right .. touting her credentials.

She misses the forest for the trees.

Left me cold. Not for anyone alive & well -- or a trace of romance in their soul... But if you are easily manipulated .. go for it.

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Summary: Written with candor and sensitivity
Review: Stephanie Covington writes with candor and sensitivity as she addresses how women's sexuality is shaped by a male-based society; how dysfunctional families influence a woman's sexuality; what the sexual revolution did for and to women; how women are affected by alcohol, drugs, and AIDS; what the connection is between sexuality and spirituality; and how sexual addiction and sexual abuse recovery groups address sexual issues. Awakening Your Sexuality is thoughtful, considerate, responsible, highly recommended reading which also provides personalized exercises and positive, step-by-step guidance for women needing to deal with issues of guilt, shame, addiction, destructive body image and behavior patterns, and begin the liberating journey of sexual recovery and growth.

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Summary: Extraordinary , REAL hope with practical tools for use now.
Review: The author's writing style combined with expertise create an easy to read guide on a most challenging topic. It's focus on the hope for healthy recovery with very practical tools, aid the reader to map a secure path to success. Telling the truth about the way it may be for recovering persons, shatters the prison walls of isolation, which is a key first step. Choices and a gentle, respectful approach to individual paths and pace invite the reader to trust and take action. For the professional, this tool neatly weaves together key areas of dysfunction/disease to serve those still hurting and misdirected and keeps it simple. A sound reference index is included for in-depth support.It is a MUST resource for the individual and professional who encounters addictions, sexual problems and denial.