Understanding Sexual Abuse, Derek Perkins
Understanding Sexual Abuse, Derek Perkins
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Understanding Sexual Abuse
A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors

Author: Derek Perkins, Tim Hein

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 5 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/27/2018


Synopsis

It is said that the true test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. As many as one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse during childhood, and it s estimated that as many as half of the incidents are never reported. This means that countless millions in our societies, both children and adults, carry this complex, often hidden pain. What does the path to healing look like for survivors? And how can ministry leaders, pastors, and counselors best help them as they walk this difficult road? Drawing on both his own experience and his wife's experience as survivors of childhood sexual abuse, minister and lecturer Tim Hein offers his expertise, practical guidance, and empathy both for ministry leaders and for survivors themselves. How can we best respond when a survivor shares their secret with us? Where can survivors turn for encouragement when the road to recovery seems so long and lonely? Hein presents clinical data and resources alongside pastoral wisdom and care, addressing both psychological and spiritual aspects of sexual abuse. Both for those who have suffered sexual abuse and those in a position to help them, this book is a rich resource. Filled with both sober truths and the hope of Christ, it calls survivors to take courage and walk unafraid down the road of healing.

About Derek Perkins

A native of the United Kingdom, Audie and AudioFile Earphones Award winner Derek Perkins's audiobook narration skills are augmented by a knowledge of three foreign languages and a facility with accents. He has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA.


Reviews

“In our society today, it is estimated that up to one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse in childhood. Experts also estimate that as many as half of the incidents are not reported. Millions of people, both children and adults, face each day with this hidden, complex pain.” Tim......more

Goodreads review by Johanna

Excellent book! I found it to be very eye opening. Whether you have dealt with abuse personally or know someone who has, I think this book can help people understand how important this issue is to talk about and find healing. The vulnerability of the author and his wife to share their stories is won......more

Having read several books on the subject I find that this is the most helpful in understanding how to help others. I also find this is the least “triggering” book on the subject that I’ve ever read. It’s well written, full of grace and thoughtfulness. This book offers help for leaders and people who......more

Goodreads review by Jenny

I was expecting a dry book on this painful topic. How wrong I was. It has insightful analysis on sexual abuse, plus first hand knowledge by the author as a survivor of sexual abuse. The secrecy that surrounds sexual abuse is laid bare. Highly recommended.......more