The Courage to Heal
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The Courage to Heal

by Ellen Bass

1988•Documentary•527 pages

Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalempowerment/personal growthunlikely connections

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Boxlist takeA grounded, moving non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About This Book

First published in 1988, the groundbreaking The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse has been completely revised, updated, and expanded for its 20th Anniversary edition. Considered "a classic" and "the bible of healing from child sexual abuse," this inspiring, comprehensive and compassionate guide provides a map of support of the healing journey and a lifeline for millions.

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryPsychologicalHuman spirit/resilience/survivalEmpowerment/personal growthUnlikely connections

Subjects

AdultAdult Survivors of Child AbuseAdult child abuse victimsAdult child sexual abuse victimsChild molestingChild sexual abuseMujeresPopular Works

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Author
Ellen Bass
Published
1988
Pages
527
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