The Courage to Heal
Ellen Bass (co-founder of Survivors Healing Center) and Laura Davis’ groundbreaking book, The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse offers hope and a clear path to healing.The Courage to Heal is an inspiring, comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child—and to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, the authors provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, and support throughout the healing process. Readers will feel recognized and encouraged by hundreds of moving first-person stories drawn from interviews and the authors’ extensive work with survivors.
