Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation

First published in 1989 Dan Allender's The Wounded Heart has helped hundreds of thousands of people come to terms with sexual abuse in their past. Now more than twenty-five years later Allender has written a brand-new book on the subject that takes into account recent discoveries about the lasting physical emotional relational and spiritual ramifications of sexual abuse.With great compassion Allender offers hope for victims of rape date rape incest molestation sexting sexual bullying unwanted advances pornography and more exposing the raw wounds that are left behind and clearing the path toward wholeness and healing. Never minimizing victims' pain or offering pat spiritual answers that don't truly address the problem he instead calls evil evil and lights the way to renewed joy.Counselors pastors and friends of those who have suffered sexual harm will find in this book the deep spiritual guidance they need to effectively minister to the sexually broken around them. Victims themselves will find here a sympathetic friend to walk alongside them on the road to healing.

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: Baker Books; F First Edition Used edition (March 1 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9780801015687

ISBN-13: 978-0801015687

ASIN: 0801015685

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces