Wounded Boys Heroic Men: A Man's Guide to Recovering from Child Abuse
Author: Daniel Jay Sonkin
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ISBN: 1580620108
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (June, 1998)
Sales Rank: 51,658
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
best self help book ever
This is a great book. I have found most self help books, and most psychologists, lacking empathy for victims of abuse. I have made many unsuccessful attempts in the past to work through my problems but never made any real progress. Dr. Sonkin breaks the process down into four steps- experiences, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors- which have made it possible for me to understand how to work through it all. And the great empathy he expresses was what allowed me to get beyond the usual andger and alienation I feel toward therapists, who tend to be judgemental and condescending. I went through and did all the exercises and wrote everything down- in particular writing down all the feelings lifted a great burden from me. If you are suffering from the effects of abuse, find a good therapist and get this book. Life will look a lot better.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A must read for men dealing with childhood abuse issue
I have found this book to be a valuable resource for men dealing with childhood abuse issues. As a survivor, I found most of the literature on abuse to be directed toward women. Sonkin directs this towards men and speaks to the issues men go through. Though not an easy read, I have had many of the issues described thoughtfully and caringly in a way that speaks to me. Many of the thoughts and feelings that I've experienced were laid out in the book, but solutions also offered. If you are just beginning your journey to healing or well along the process, this book can be helpful along the way.
Rating: 5 out of 5
review of heroic men
This is a very insightful book into a subject that is greatly ignored. This book can help many men to overcome something that is usually hiden from public view and can help others understand what their men whom have suffered abuse go through. Similar Products
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