Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #310028 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 190 pages

Synopsis
This work aims to help rape victims cope with the reality of the experience and deal with the aftermath of conflicting and debilitating feelings. It instructs how to develop a community and supportive network to assist during the journey to recovery.

Customer Reviews

'The' first book to read after being raped
Firstly-being raped is 'the' most disgusting crime that a 'man' can commit upon a woman.I was raped 17 years ago by a 'man' I knew and who I thought was a friend.At the time Acquaintance/Date rape was not as recognised back in 1990 as it is now and for many many years I suffered in a silent turmoil, only recently being diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) which has affected my life at times beyond repair.I read this book 16 years AFTER I was raped-mainly out of curiosity-but it has helped me in a subconscious way to realise, believe and come to terms with that my being raped was not my fault (which my parents lead me to believe was for many years and so fuelled my depression).Although Ms Matsakis has not herself been a victim of this crime (she is a PTSD counsellor) she writes with a 'knowledge' that feels as though she has-she says things that I have only ever verbally experienced with other (female) rape victims and because of this the content did at times make me cry-mainly I suppose my way of finally coming to terms with what happened to me.I originally gave this book 4/5 stars because there are a few things I don't agree with (e.g.the construction of a 'safe space' in a corner of a room-your whole house should be a safe space not just a corner) but I changed it to 5 because it is only a small piece when compared to the whole of the book content.I do advise this book being 'the' first book a victim of this crime reads before tackling anything else.I don't think you will be disappointed.

The Rape Handbook
An excellent book that gets to the heart of the matter.
Insightful, empowering and enabling to both rape/abuse victims and those
working with them in support services.
The book uses a cognitive behavioural approach which requires a lot of reflective thinking and writing so it will not suit those who don't like articulating their thoughts & feelings on paper. However if you are methodical and want to understand this subject from the rape survivors angle or want to get over any abuse experience yourself then this book is a must!