The Survivor's Bookshelf

• Beginning to Heal www.amazon.com/Beginning-Heal-Revised-Sexually-Children/dp/0060564695/ref=pd_sim_b_3 www.amazon.com/Beginning-Heal-Revised-Sexually-Children/dp/0060564695/ref=pd_sim_b_3 Beginning to Heal (Revised Edition): A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused As Children Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:12 PM

• An Adult Child's Guide to What's "Normal" www.amazon.com/Adult-Childs-Guide-Whats-Normal/dp/1558740902/ref=pd_sim_b_2 www.amazon.com/Adult-Childs-Guide-Whats-Normal/dp/1558740902/ref=pd_sim_b_2 A practical guide to begin dealing with the pain and trauma of being raised in a dysfunctional family. Your parents may not have been able to teach you lifeskills but it is not too late to learn them now. This book will help the reader to learn how to respond to the challenges, problems and traps that they are faced with daily. Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:13 PM

• Adult Children of Abusive Parents www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-... (more) www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Abusive-Parents-Emotionally/dp/0345363884/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233262702&;sr=1-1 Adult Children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program for Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:14 PM

These are user-created book lists, they are grouped by subject and put you in touch with many different kinds of related books.

• Survivors' Booklist- for victims and survivors of abuse www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/R22DGUHHP34OVS/ref=cm_sw_su_l www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/R22DGUHHP34OVS/ref=cm_sw_su_l This is a collection of books found by The Solid Spirit website staff to be beneficial and helpful in the recovery of trauma from abuse. Our list has a strong focus on Teenagers, but these books are also for young adults and adult children who have survived abusive circumstances at any point in their lives. Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:02 PM

• Best Books for Teens Recovering from Sexual Abuse www.amazon.com/Books-Teens-Recovering-Sexual-Abuse/lm/RFW1MJL68FGV5/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_f_5_rlrsrs0 www.amazon.com/Books-Teens-Recovering-Sexual-Abuse/lm/RFW1MJL68FGV5/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_f_5_rlrsrs0 Understand Child Sexual Abuse . . . Change Its Impact on Your Life! Items #1-9 are guides to recovery from sexual abuse. #10-12: Books emphasizing personal stories of abused teens. #13-22: Self-help for depression, anxiety, anger, self-injury, eating disorders, abusive relationships. #23-25: Inspirational. #26-31: How to live the life you want. #32-40: Memoirs and fiction involving child sexual abuse. Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM

• Teenage Survival www.amazon.com/Teenage-Survival/lm/K4N8MBBTVXVM/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_f_3_rlrsrs0 www.amazon.com/Teenage-Survival/lm/K4N8MBBTVXVM/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_f_3_rlrsrs0 A book list with many different books for many different kinds of teenagers. Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM

Abuse of men is rarely discussed in the media, but here are a few books to reflect these under-recognized members of the survivor community.

• Wounded Boys Heroic Men www.amazon.com/Wounded-Boys-Heroic-Men-Recovering/dp/1580620108/ref=pd_sim_b_5 www.amazon.com/Wounded-Boys-Heroic-Men-Recovering/dp/1580620108/ref=pd_sim_b_5 A Man's Guide to Recovering from Child Abuse Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:09 PM

• Don't Tell: The Sexual Abuse of Boys www.amazon.com/Dont-Tell-Sexual-Abuse-Boys/dp/0773522611/ref=pd_sim_b_4 www.amazon.com/Dont-Tell-Sexual-Abuse-Boys/dp/0773522611/ref=pd_sim_b_4 "This is an important book that will be of great benefit to social workers, educators, school counselors, parents, and to child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse who have never reported their abuse and continue to live its effects." Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:10 PM

• Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men www.amazon.com/Victims-No-Longer-Classic-Recovering/dp/006053026X/ref=pd_sim_b_16 www.amazon.com/Victims-No-Longer-Classic-Recovering/dp/006053026X/ref=pd_sim_b_16 The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:10 PM

• Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse www.amazon.com/Abused-Boys-Neglected-Victims-Sexual/dp/0449906299/ref=pd_sim_b_2 www.amazon.com/Abused-Boys-Neglected-Victims-Sexual/dp/0449906299/ref=pd_sim_b_2 The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Here are some books for survivors who (like most) deal with depression, cutting, eating disorders, and other psychological challenges.

• The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Phobia-Workbook-Fourth/dp/1572244135/ref=pd_sim_b_24 www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Phobia-Workbook-Fourth/dp/1572244135/ref=pd_sim_b_24 Any who've struggled with panic attacks and fears will find this packed with self-help exercises and guidelines to overcoming anxiety and stress, from understanding how to assert oneself to creating a positive recovery strategy. This focuses on handling feelings, including plenty of tips on handling life problems. -- Midwest Book Review Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:08 PM

• The Self-Esteem Workbook www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Workbook-Glenn-R-Schiraldi/dp/1572242523/ref=pd_sim_b_10 www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Workbook-Glenn-R-Schiraldi/dp/1572242523/ref=pd_sim_b_10 Designed in an easy-to-use format, The Self-Esteem Workbook presents a course in self-esteem based on new research and sound principles. Checklists, fill-ins, and exercises show readers how thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behavior impact their self-esteem. Periodic checkups help them gauge their progress, and final sections offer strategies for preventing relapse. Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:06 PM

• The PTSD Workbook www.amazon.com/PTSD-Workbook-Effective-Techniques-Overcoming/dp/1572242825/ref=pd_sim_b_28 www.amazon.com/PTSD-Workbook-Effective-Techniques-Overcoming/dp/1572242825/ref=pd_sim_b_28 Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms Posted September 19, 2009 at 7:07 PM