On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Hope and Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Aacc Counseling Library)

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Summary: Powerful,Helpful book
Review: This is a powerful and extrememly helpful book on the devastating effects of child abuse/incest/molestation. It shows the reader how to get the help they need in order to heal within themselves. The healing of this book reminds me of 'Nightmares Echo' (A true self account). The clinical data is like that of 'Father-Daughter incest'. This book, however lends support for all. It is a highly recommended read, and something that I believe will help those that are in the mental health field to better understand

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Summary: Read America...Learn
Review: After the press told the story of little Carlie Brucia, I believe this book should have been purchased by everyone. This book gives insight and teaches us caution not just for ourselves but for our children. this is a marvelous book. I want to recommend to the reading audience a couple of other books, NNIGHTMARES ECHO, LOST BOY and THE PRIVILEGE OF YOUTH. Please read and learn what can happen to a child right under our noses and also make sure to read Threshold Of Hope..so you will know some of what is needed to protect.

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Summary: a sensitive, informative handbook for sexual abuse survivors
Review: Dr. Diane Langberg has written a sensitive, informative handbook for survivors of child sexual abuse which draws on over 25 years of experience in counseling women and men who were subjected to the cruelest forms of abuse. Written from a Christian perspective, the book offers practical guidance and information about recovery as well as spiritual consolation and encouragement. There is also a chapter for those who are "walking beside" survivors with good advice for how to nurture, comfort and encourage. I am a pastoral counselor who works with adolescent and adult survivors of sexual abuse, and I highly recommend this book and Dr. Langberg's other book, Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse. I have attended seminars on sexual abuse that Dr. Langberg has taught, and I found her to be extremely knowledgeable as well as perceptive and sensitive about this difficult issue.

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Summary: Powerful,Helpful book
Review: I have read many books on this topic, but this book spoke more directly to me than any other. It talks about how and why your body, emotions, thinking and relationships were damaged from childhood sexual abuse and how they can be recovered. Unlike a few others that hint that the damage is irrevocable, this one suggests hope.

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Summary: No book on this topic has touched me like this one
Review: I have read many books on this topic, but this book spoke more directly to me than any other. It talks about how and why your body, emotions, thinking and relationships were damaged from childhood sexual abuse and how they can be recovered. Unlike a few others that hint that the damage is irrevocable, this one suggests hope.

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Summary: To understand the affects of abuse and WHO can heal them....
Review: I would highly recommend reading this book. In the 10+ years that I have been reading about and dealing with the subject of sexual abuse - this is the first book that speaks directly to the heart and soul of a victim. Dr. Lanbergs ability to identify with how you are feeling and ability to show you scripture as to why it will all be OK - is comforting! This is the first time I have ever felt any hope that there will be an end to all this pain. If you are a friend of someone who has been abused - this book will help you see the ways in which you can help someone through their pain - please read this book! I finally feel hopeful for the first time in 28 years!

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Summary: To understand the affects of abuse and WHO can heal them....
Review: I would highly recommend reading this book. In the 10+ years that I have been reading about and dealing with the subject of sexual abuse - this is the first book that speaks directly to the heart and soul of a victim. Dr. Lanbergs ability to identify with how you are feeling and ability to show you scripture as to why it will all be OK - is comforting! This is the first time I have ever felt any hope that there will be an end to all this pain. If you are a friend of someone who has been abused - this book will help you see the ways in which you can help someone through their pain - please read this book! I finally feel hopeful for the first time in 28 years!

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Summary: The BEST book on healing from (...) abuse
Review: This book is excellent. It is truly written FOR survivors, with compassion and understanding. I felt like I had a skilled therapist sitting with me through the whole book. I've read quite a few books on the topic, and this one is the best. It addresses the whole person in an insightful manner. Langberg takes care to present topics in a way that is not overwhelming. I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: The BEST book on healing from (...) abuse
Review: This book is excellent. It is truly written FOR survivors, with compassion and understanding. I felt like I had a skilled therapist sitting with me through the whole book. I've read quite a few books on the topic, and this one is the best. It addresses the whole person in an insightful manner. Langberg takes care to present topics in a way that is not overwhelming. I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: A tool every counselor and survivor needs.
Review: This book offers excellent steps for healing the damage as a result of sexual abuse. The author has included very concise and practical steps on the path to healing the wounds that result from sexual abuse. The steps are difficult and painful at times, yet the author is very supportive and encouraging throughout the process. I especially liked the short chapters. As the suthor suggests this format helps the survivor from becoming overwhelmed. I would strongly encourage anyone working through this book to take the author's advice and work on this material in the context of a safe relationship. Do not try to walk this path on your own.