Recommended Books

We have listed a few books which you may find helpful.  You can pass on any comments on these books by using the contact us link.  We welcome your comments on these books - what has been helpful about them, what you liked about them, were there things that were hard to read or that you disagreed with, or questions they raised, or if there are others you would recommend.

You can visit the Relationships Australia Bookshop to search for books dealing with child sexual abuse and many other issues. The Relationships Australia Bookshop provides an extensive range of specialist books for the individual including a range of resources to assist with responding to issues that may be occuring in your life. 

	It's not your fault: men talk about living beyond the effects of sexual abuse This booklet was written by men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. It shares stories of survival, hope and healing. It is helpful for professionals, family members or friends who may be supporting male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The booklet addresses the strong sense of shame and self blame men can feel about being subjected to child sexual abuse. You can download a free copy here.
	Brother's Journey: Surviving A Childhood of Abuse The brother of the bestselling author of "A Child Called "It" reveals the full story of his unspeakable parental abuse.
	How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering From Incest and Sexual Abuse For Teenagers, Their Friends and Their Families "How Long Does It Hurt?" is the revised and updated edition of the best-selling book written by an incest survivor for future survivors. This step-by-step guide speaks directly to victims of sexual abuse to help them come to grips with what is happening to them and overcome their feelings of isolation, confusion, and self-doubt.
	Quest For Respect: A Healing Guide For Survivors of Rape A guide to help anyone who is suffering from the humiliation and devastation of rape build a stronger, wiser, and more confident future. It also helps the families, friends, counsellors, law enforcement personnel, and rape center volunteers understand the needs of rape survivors.
	Real Rape, Real Pain  Drawing on the experiences and voices of 30 survivors of partner rape from Australia, North America Canada and the UK, it is a healing/resource book for survivors, supporters and professionals in the fields of counselling and advocacy internationally. The book addresses itself primarily to women who have experienced marital rape and domestic violence, but also includes a chapter for their supporters. This book written by women for women. It is a training tool for domestic violence workers to begin to understand the relationship between rape and domestic violence anda resource for women dealing with rape as part of their experiences. The chapters which address trauma make this a good book for counsellors, therapists, and other professionals whose work involves dealing with any form of gendered violence.

Please let us know if you found these recommendations helpful.