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 to help other survivors. It shares stories of survival, hope and healing. The booklet addresses the strong sense of shame and self blame men can feel about being subjected to child sexual abuse. You can can download a free copy here.
	It Happened To Me: A Teen's Guide To Overcoming Sexual Abuse At least one in four girls and one in seven boys endure some form of sexual abuse. Written by a psychologist who works with sexually abused teens, this resource helps young adults reflect on what happened, examine its impact on their lives, and begin to develop healthy relationships.
	Beginning to Heal: A First Book For Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused As Children Beginning to Heal offers hope and guidance for all survivors starting the healing journey. No matter how great your pain today, you can not only heal but thrive. Based on the authors' bestseller "The Courage to Heal, "this Revised Edition of "Beginning to Heal" takes you through the key stages of the healing process, from crisis times to breaking the silence, grief, and anger, to resolution and moving on. It includes inspirational highlights, clear explanations, practical suggestions, and compelling accounts of survivors' pain, their strength, and their triumphs.
	Courage To Heal: A Guide For Women Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse Based on the experiences of hundreds of survivors, "The Courage to Heal" profiles victims who share the challenges and triumphs of their personal healing processes. Inspiring and comprehensive, it offers mental, emotional and physical support to all people who are in the process of rebuilding their lives. "The Courage to Heal" offers hope, encouragement and practical advice to every woman who was sexually abused as a child and answers some vital questions, including: How do I know if I was sexually abused? Where does the decision to heal start? How can I break the silence and who will listen? How can I re-build my self-esteem, intimacy and capacity to love? What therapy, support groups, self-help programmes or organisations are available?
	Why Me: Help For Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Adults and adolescents who were sexually abused as children find help and healing in this classic bestseller from a respected Clinical Psychologist. Now in its fourth edition, this warm and personal, beginning guide answers questions about child sexual abuse and abusers, shares stories from other victims, and provides step-by-step guidance to those seeking recovery from childhood trauma.