The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
skigirl1689's review against another edition
3.0
I can see how the book would be helpful to victims and those counseling them, but the book is very repetitive.
scottacorbin's review against another edition
3.0
Read for review for church resource area. The first 3 chapters were incredibly difficult to read and the stories before each chapter in the second section was also difficult to stomach. However, great book and the last section "Grace Applied" does an excellent job of surveying the theology of grace in both Old and New Testaments.
From a "technical" standpoint, it seemed like this was two different books by how it was broken down. The first two sections were very emotive and written to the reader under the assumption that they had been sexually assaulted, while the third section was very theological and read like a "Biblical Theology of Sexuality & Grace". However, none of this technical critique took away from the overall feeling I walked away with from the book.
From a "technical" standpoint, it seemed like this was two different books by how it was broken down. The first two sections were very emotive and written to the reader under the assumption that they had been sexually assaulted, while the third section was very theological and read like a "Biblical Theology of Sexuality & Grace". However, none of this technical critique took away from the overall feeling I walked away with from the book.
davidwbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a difficult read, whether you are a victim or not. I am sure you know victims, though, as do I. Too many victims.
This is a powerful, and deep, resource for victims. While it is primarily for sexual assault, I would encourage any victim of abuse, or anyone working with victims of any abuse, to read this book.
I plan on reading this several more times through, as it is too much for me to get in one pass.
This is a powerful, and deep, resource for victims. While it is primarily for sexual assault, I would encourage any victim of abuse, or anyone working with victims of any abuse, to read this book.
I plan on reading this several more times through, as it is too much for me to get in one pass.
chloefolmar's review against another edition
4.0
Packed full of truth and compassion. Could have been more concise and accessible for a broader appeal to survivors
lb_reads1's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very statistical book after chapter 5. But gave very real examples of what life as a victim is like.
tim_michiemo's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent book on a very hard and traumatizing topic. But Holcomb shows that no suffering or disgrace is too great for the grace of Jesus Christ. This book helps us to see sexual assault in light of the grand narrative of Scripture and that those who suffer have hope in Jesus!
s_mack_'s review against another edition
5.0
This is my second read and I got so much more out of it this time. This is an amazing book about how we as the church can and must understand and be more empathetic towards others that have suffered from this epidemic. This is a must read.
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