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The Courage To Heal:
A Guide For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Written by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis in 1992
Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York
Notes: Get this book if you are a female survivor of sexual abuse. This is one of the most helpful books I
have ever read. This book is inclusive of lesbians (as one of the authors is a lesbian survivor herself).
Updated versions are published every few years.

The Sexual Healing Journey:
A Guide For Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Written by Wendy Maltz in 1991
Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York
Notes: This book even has two chapters on relationship issues, including safe touching exercises for
partners and survivors.

Beginning To Heal
A First Book For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Written by Laura Davis and Ellen Bass in 1993
Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York
Notes: This book is by the same authors as The Courage To Heal so you know that it will be good! There
is even an appendix for partners.
Allies in Healing:
When The Person You Love Was Sexually Abused As
A Child
Written by Laura Davis in 1991
Publisher: Harper Perennial in New York
Notes: This is one of the most wonderful books ever
written for partners of survivors. I suggest that all
partners buy a copy of this book. It IS inclusive of all
types of partners.


The Right To Innocence
Healing The Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Written by Beverly Engel in 1989
Publisher: Ivy Books in New York
Notes: Has an appendix for the ones who love
survivors as well.