From the
psychotherapist who offered
groundbreaking work on
self-mutilation, an examination
of the psychology of victims of
sexual abuse.
Acclaimed psychotherapist Steven
Levenkron's Stolen Tomorrows
is a breakthrough book that will
encourage the 30 percent of
women who have been abused to
think about, talk about, and
seek help for what has been
their secret shame. It
illustrates the emotional and
psychological devastation
inflicted on young girls when
they experience childhood sexual
abuse, exploring varied
situations and settings in which
this abuse takes place, focusing
on the child's experiences at
the time of the assault, as well
as the emotional, behavioral,
and psychological problems that
emerge in adolescence and
adulthood. A common theme
emerges in therapy sessions:
self-hatred, low self-esteem,
fearfulness, and an abiding
sense of personal debasement.
But this book offers an
uplifting message. In addition
to giving therapists and other
helpers an empathic insight,
Stolen Tomorrows will enable the
survivor to recognize herself in
both her personal history and
her current struggle to overcome
the legacy of abuse.
Reviews:
"Stolen Tomorrows is a
book for every new clinician and
those not familiar with the subtle,
yet powerful, impact of sexual
abuse."
—Melissa
Bradley, MS, NCC, BCETS, FAAETS
Psychotherapist
and clinical trainer
"Stolen Tomorrows is a
masterful chronicle of a sexually
abused woman's journey from abuse
and despair to hope and recovery.
This book will change the lives of
women who have been victims of
sexual abuse."
—Roy
Shapiro, PhD, Lenox Hill Hospital,
New York
"For those of us who have been
abused, this book offers solace in
reminding us that we are not alone
in our traumatic experiences and
that recovery is possible."
—Jessica
Hendra, author of How to Cook
Your Daughter: A Memoir
About the Author:
Steven Levenkronis
a practicing psychotherapist in New
York City. His previous works
include Cutting and The
Anatomy of Anorexia, which have
been recognized as seminal in
understanding self-mutilation,
anorexia nervosa, and
obsessive-compulsive disorder. His
wife,
Abby Levenkron
is a practicing psychotherapist.
