The Woman who Escaped from Shame
Author: Toby Olson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780020232315
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Author: Toby Olson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780020232315
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Wiola Rebecka
Publisher: Rape a History of Shame Project
Published: 2021-08-13
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780578939339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublicly speaking about sexual violence is a challenge. As humans, we tend to deny things that bring us discomfort. Especially talking about rape during conflict and war. People tend to struggle in finding ways to share the indescribable. Because the images and ideas associated with rape are so intense and disturbing, opportunities to create change and awareness through dialogue are a challenge at best. This cloak of silence, however, is what keeps rape and sexual violence alive and ominous. My ongoing work in the field as a therapist has brought me the opportunity to listen to war rape survivors' experiences. I have thus far heard over 200 accounts, which is a number steadily increasing. These brave women and girls allowed themselves to share with me something terrifying and previously unspeakable. Many have held on to their pain in silence, alone. They shared their humble beginnings, their ideals; and their stark realities during and following their rape, as well their aftermaths, and their healing. So many survivors have made the conscious choice of speaking out and being visible, even if they come from cultures that may be less than supportive to women who are the victims of sexual violence. Before I began work within the field of rape and sexual violence awareness, I was like many other people living in my own comfort bubble. Back then, I was insulated by my values. I pursued my ideas without a deeper understanding of the complexity of war rape survivors' physical, emotional and social experiences, as well as the complex trauma that they were struggling with. Working with war-rape survivors quickly popped my comfort bubble. I realized my own tendency to deny sources of discomfort. I started to confront myself with the overwhelming reality that war-rape survivors face every single day. Listening to survivors' experiences and working with them as they address their trauma confronted me with the realities that rape survivors face, that their healing process starts from within, mentally and physically, but must continue outward, repairing their bonds and trust within their families, communities, and cultural institutions as well.
Author: Laura Carter Holloway
Publisher:
Published: 1889
Total Pages: 552
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Farida Khalaf
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-07-04
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1501152335
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A rare and riveting first-hand account of the terror and torture inflicted by ISIS on young Iraqi Yazidi women, and an inspiring personal story of bravery and resilience in the face of unspeakable horrors. In the early summer of 2014, Farida Khalaf was a typical Yazidi teenager living with her parents and three brothers in her village in the mountains of Northern Iraq. In one horrific day, she lost everything: ISIS invaded her village, destroyed her family, and sold her into sexual slavery. The Girl Who Escaped ISIS is her incredible account of captivity and describes how she defied the odds and escaped a life of torture, in order to share her story with the world. Devastating and inspiring, this is an astonishing, intimate account of courage and hope in the face of appalling violence"--
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Published: 1991
Total Pages: 1010
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kayla Aimee
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2018-02-06
Total Pages: 163
ISBN-13: 1433686139
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPoignant, laugh-out-loud-funny, a must-read book for any woman who has ever felt like she just doesn't measure up.—Crystal Paine, New YorkTimes best-selling author Every woman is intimately acquainted with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Whether fueled by a culture of makeover shows, by the lingering memories of mean girls, or by events much more wounding to the soul, we can become so conditioned by self-doubt that it becomes our inner monologue. What we want is to be free of shame and comparison, to turn our uncertainty into a bold confidence. But to flourish in our own skin, we first have to rewrite the narrative. In this fearless, funny, and refreshingly relatable chronicle of her own metamorphosis from the insecurity that once held her captive, author Kayla Aimee unfolds the blueprint for women to: • Identify the deep-seated sources of our assumed inadequacy and replace them with steadfast truths of scriptural affirmation • Replace our need for approval with the enduring promise of acceptance • Uncover our purpose, unlock our potential, and celebrate the God-given gifts in our unique personality To every woman who longs for belonging, this journey through Kayla’s inviting prose, biblical promises, and journaling prompts will help guide her from restless insecurity to a beautiful becoming.
Author: Rafael Sabatini
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2015-02-20
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1473370949
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Naomi Kanakia
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2020-03-31
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0062865838
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this queer contemporary YA, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story, Nandan’s perfect plan for junior year goes awry after he hooks up with a guy for the first time. Nandan’s got a plan to make his junior year perfect, but hooking up with his friend Dave isn’t part of it—especially because Nandan has never been into guys. Still, Nandan’s willing to give a relationship with him a shot. But the more his anxiety grows about what his sexuality means for himself, his friends, and his social life, the more he wonders whether he can just take it all back. Is breaking up with Dave—the only person who’s ever really gotten him—worth feeling “normal” again?
Author: Vera Anderson
Publisher: Seal Press
Published: 1997-09-18
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781878067074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents the stories and photographs of women who have been victims of family violence
Author: Jasvinder Sanghera
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9781407405407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOverwhelmed and alone, Jasvinder was fifteen when she ran away from home to escape a forced marriage to a much older man she'd never met. She had to move constantly, ever wary of being tracked down for betraying her family's honour. Her three years in hiding ended with the news that her sister Robina had committed suicide - because she was being so badly abused by her husband. At the funeral the family ostracised Jasvinder and twenty years later, her sisters still refuse to speak to her. Jasvinder has since educated herself, become a parent and founded a shelter for women fleeing their families in similar circumstances - often fearful for their lives. Even today, she still receives threats on the lives of her children from the families of the women she cares for. This is her story.