Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse
by By Lehman, Carolyn (EDT) and Davis, Laura (FRW)
Category: Young Adult Nonfiction , Social Topics , Sexual Abuse

“This book is an absolute gift to the world.” – Jacqueline WoodsonEvery year more than half a million young people are sexuallyabused or assaulted in North America. This groundbreakingbook brings readers face-to-face with nine survivors who speakwith candor and courage about the abuse they experienced,how they have healed, and how they are moving forward withtheir lives. White, black, Latino, and Native American, theseeveryday heroes come from a wide range of communities andhave found different ways to cope with and overcome sexualtrauma. Through moving personal stories and strikingphotographs they take readers into their lives, offering insightand hope for anyone affected by this all-too-common childhoodexperience.In this book about healing, young readers and their familieswill find additional information in the resource section, acomprehensive guide to the best help lines, books, films, andWeb sites on healing and resilience.