I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting, and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape

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Summary: I Never Called It Rape...and Now I Do
Review: This book was an essential part of my early recovery process. As a survivor of relationship violence and rape in my adolescence, I never knew how to characterize it, what to call it. As a teenager, the "R" word seemed to be too imposing -- but the actual experiences were far more imposing than the language; indeed, the language and the naming of the unspeakable experience made it possible to finally confront it. Like Herman's "Trauma and Recovery," this book presented examples which helped me to understand that I was not alone in this process, nor was I losing my mind. My own responses of self-blame, depression, and anger could be understood in terms of my coping with the assault. I wish that we lived in a world where there would be no need for such a report as Ms. Warshaw's; given that we don't, I am very thankful for it.

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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: This is a must-read for all rape survivors. It uses personal experience, as well as research and the stories of other survivors to convey the fight to mentally survive the after shock of being raped by a person she knows.

I must say that I did read all of the reviews of this book and I am completely disgusted with the review of Nathan J. Yoder. He believes that sexual coercion is not rape. Nagging and abusing power in order to force a female to have intercourse is STILL rape. She does NOT want to have sex with the person and this man should be ashamed of himself for writing something this stupid. He believes that this rape survivor wrote a sexist novel. Before this idiotice person writes any additional reviews, he should research rape and what qualifies as rape.

In conclusion, this novel was one of the best that I have ever read since my experience. I believe that all women who are assaulted should read this novel. Bravo.

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Summary: Wonderful insight
Review: What a wonderfully honest book! It shares the heartbreak of what rape does to the human soul. I also highly recommend reading Peaceful Heart: A Woman's Journey of Healing, by Aimee Jo Martin....a book that is a true testament to the human spirit.