a. bean

The first book for sexually abused teens to turn to

When teenagers are victims of sexual abuse, the 'normal' problemsof adolescence are exacerbated. The authors validate theconflicting emotions aroused by sexual abuse and offer theseadolescents simple, concrete advice about reporting the abuse andhow to seek counseling.

This unique book is for teenagers in therapy that have been victimsof sexual abuse, as well as for their therapists. Through written, visual, and relaxation exercises, the book shows survivors how tobegin to cope.

BARBARA BEAN is professor of English at Seattle University, where he directs the writing program and chairs the Task Force on Teaching and Learning. He is coauthor (with John D. Ramage) of Writing Arguments (3rd ed., 1995) and Form and Surprise in Composition (1986).