Voices of the Survivors

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Patricia Easteal

I hope with the women who break their silence and contribute to this survey some very much needed changes will take place. God knows we need them.

This book is the result of a nationwide survey of 2300 letters from women and 97 from men about rape and sexual abuse. Patricia Easteal analysed the materials primarily from women who have experienced abuse from husbands, estranged husbands, relatives, dates, bosses, priests, acquaintances and strangers.

1994 | ISBN 9781875559244 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 262 pages

Patricia Easteal

I hope with the women who break their silence and contribute to this survey some very much needed changes will take place. God knows we need them.

This book is the result of a nationwide survey of 2300 letters from women and 97 from men about rape and sexual abuse. Patricia Easteal analysed the materials primarily from women who have experienced abuse from husbands, estranged husbands, relatives, dates, bosses, priests, acquaintances and strangers.

1994 | ISBN 9781875559244 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 262 pages

 

Reviews

Some of the stories in the book are heart-wrenching, yet the problem continues.  Here women are able to give voice to their own stories and receive validation for what they have endured.

–Me, You, and Books

‘Patricia Easteal treads carefully and skilfully and determinedly assists with the revelation of what has so long been held secret.’

–Anne Thacker, Women’s Studies International Forum

‘Inside are stories of such pain that it is an act of will to read them.’

–Rachel Buchanan, The Age

'Voices of the Survivors is a repository of women’s courage to end the isolation and secrecy of sexual assault.’

–Helen Kurincic, Australian Women's Book Review

‘A harrowing read yet these survivors no longer suffer in silence.’

–Kerrie Wilson, ABC TV

Table of Contents

1. Out of the Shadows 

2. Incest 

3. Husbands 

4. Estranged Partners 

5. Dates and Boyfriends 

6. Acquaintances 

7. Bosses, Doctors, Priests and Others 

8. Strangers

9. Into the Light 

References, Further Readings & Information 

Appendix I Tables and figures from the survey 

Appendix II Services for survivors