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Sociology Books on Abuse and Trauma
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Powerful narrative by acclaimed author Jon Krakauer.
Explores campus rape and justice system failures.
Investigates 350 reported sexual assaults in Missoula.
Highlights struggles of victims seeking justice.
Addresses societal stigma surrounding sexual assault cases.
Reveals psychological impacts on rape survivors.
Essential reading for understanding campus safety issues.
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Price Range: $17.72
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Powerful memoir about escaping a religious cult.
Written and narrated by author Daniella Mestyanek Young.
Explores themes of survival and resilience.
Similar to Tara Westover’s "Educated".
Highlights emotional and physical abuse experiences.
Emphasizes the importance of education and freedom.
Challenges societal norms and group mentality.
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Price Range: $17.71
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Raw and honest memoir of love and loss.
Inspired the FX limited series, Dying for Sex.
Molly's quest for life amidst terminal cancer diagnosis.
Explores sexuality and relationships in a profound way.
Combines dark humor with an uplifting spirit.
A powerful story of resilience and self-discovery.
A must-read for those seeking life's deeper meaning.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Acclaimed memoir by Chanel Miller, formerly Emily Doe.
A powerful exploration of trauma and resilience.
Highlights flaws in the criminal justice system.
Combines humor and pain in storytelling.
Transforms perceptions of sexual assault survivors.
A New York Times bestseller and reader favorite.
Encourages healing and personal growth through adversity.
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Price Range: $12.59
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Haunting memoir of childhood and self-discovery.
Author Jessica Willis Fisher narrates her journey.
Explores manipulation in abusive family dynamics.
Uncovers the quest for normalcy and safety.
Captivating tale filled with hope and resilience.
Beautifully written with emotional depth and honesty.
Highlights the power of finding one's voice.
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Price Range: $22.04
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International bestseller endorsed by Oprah Winfrey.
Powerful story of resilience and courage.
Details the Gisèle Pelicot trial's shocking revelations.
Highlights the impact of family trauma.
Caroline's campaign against chemical submission launched.
A voice for silenced women everywhere.
Transforming private trauma into collective empowerment.
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Price Range: $13.25
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True story of family trauma and resilience.
Reveals shocking crimes of Dominique Pelicot.
Empowers women silenced by abuse and trauma.
Highlights Gisèle Pelicot's remarkable strength and courage.
Caroline Darian's brave testimony in the trial.
Campaign against chemical submission in homes.
Transforming personal pain into a collective fight.
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Price Range: $9.77
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An inspiring memoir by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen.
Details her healing journey after a traumatic experience.
Innovatively told through her different ages and perspectives.
Highlights activism leading to the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act.
A heart-wrenching exploration of survival and hope.
Celebrates resilience and the power of speaking your truth.
A must-read for advocates of change and healing.
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Price Range: $21.97
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Acclaimed memoir by Chanel Miller, a powerful voice.
Reclaims identity from Emily Doe to Chanel Miller.
Winner of National Book Critics Circle Award.
Discusses trauma, resilience, and the healing journey.
Challenges societal views on sexual assault and justice.
Engaging prose that blends humor and pain.
Named a Best Book of 2019 by multiple outlets.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Powerful memoir by Amanda Nguyen.
Exclusive reading by Sura Siu.
A heart-wrenching journey of survival.
Combines activism with personal healing.
Inspired Congress's Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act.
Explores emotional stages of healing.
Available with a PDF companion.
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Price Range: $13.12
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A powerful memoir by Ashley C. Ford.
Explores childhood shaped by father's incarceration.
A journey through poverty and adolescence.
Raw insights into familial love and relationships.
Includes a bonus conversation with Clint Smith.
Winner of AudioFile magazine's Earphones Award.
A gripping story of loss and self-acceptance.
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Price Range: $13.12
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International bestseller endorsed by Oprah Winfrey.
First-hand account of the Gisèle Pelicot trial.
Empowering voice for silenced women everywhere.
Reveals shocking family trauma and betrayal.
Highlights resilience and strength of survivors.
Calls for awareness on chemical submission issues.
Transforms personal pain into collective activism.
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Price Range: $7.99
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER highlighting campus sexual assault issues.
Investigative work by acclaimed journalist Jon Krakauer.
Documents experiences of five courageous sexual assault victims.
Exposes flaws in the justice system's response.
Calls for fairness and accountability from authorities.
Essential reading for understanding campus rape culture.
Rigorously researched with incisive and compelling prose.
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Price Range: $17.67
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Heartfelt story of sibling love and sacrifice.
Explores themes of family, addiction, and resilience.
Engaging characters facing real-life challenges together.
Young Leo struggles with responsibility and mental health.
Emotional journey about staying together or separation.
Thought-provoking dilemma about adoption and family bonds.
Ideal for listeners who appreciate poignant narratives.
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Price Range: $12.71
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Examines extremist communities targeting women.
Reveals roots of widespread misogyny.
Features interviews with former community members.
Highlights activists combating hate and misogyny.
Explores connections to white supremacy movements.
Analyzes misogyny in media and government.
Written by women's rights activist Laura Bates.
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Price Range: $18.80
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Investigates corruption protecting child sexual abuse.
Reveals powerful networks facilitating child exploitation.
Highlights Lydia Cacho's courageous journalistic efforts.
Documents testimonies of brave child abuse survivors.
Challenges political complicity in child pornography crimes.
Critically acclaimed by prominent Mexican intellectuals.
Essential reading for understanding systemic injustices.
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Price Range: $20.47
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True crime memoir exploring dark camp secrets.
Chronicles a tragic summer at Seven Ranges Reservation.
Investigates a counselor's mysterious death in 1995.
Reveals chilling rituals of secret societies.
Author's personal journey of trauma and healing.
Challenges notions of safety within scouting culture.
Highlights the importance of confronting buried truths.
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Price Range: $12.24
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Empowering memoir by Olympian Kara Goucher.
Reveals secrets of the Nike Oregon Project.
Explores abuse and doping in elite running.
Highlights misogynistic corporate practices at Nike.
Key witness against coach Alberto Salazar.
Inspires female athletes to reclaim their power.
Available with accompanying PDF in Audible Library.
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Price Range: $16.40
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Powerful memoir about overcoming childhood trauma.
Insight into abusive family dynamics and manipulation.
Jessica's journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Beautifully written with haunting emotional depth.
Unforgettable story of courage and resilience.
Explores the quest for normalcy and safety.
Hopeful message for healing and finding voice.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Instant New York Times Bestseller.
Kara Goucher's powerful athlete memoir.
Reveals secrets of Nike's elite running team.
Exposes culture of abuse and doping.
Empowering story of resilience and courage.
Calls for change in women's sports.
Inspires readers to reclaim their passion.
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Price Range: $13.17
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Explores power dynamics in church settings.
Addresses abuse in light of #MeToo and #ChurchToo.
Offers a clinical and theological framework.
Helps leaders recognize and resist abusive systems.
Promotes protection of vulnerable individuals.
Provides insights on redeeming power for good.
Essential reading for church leaders and members.
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Price Range: $12.09
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Shocking true story of Scarlett Jones.
Survived abuse and trafficking from a young age.
Childhood trauma shapes her harrowing journey.
Groomed by loved ones, trapped in despair.
Finds fleeting escape through dreams and imagination.
Her fight for freedom begins with Ed.
A powerful tale of resilience and survival.
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Price Range: $13.99
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New York Times Bestseller anthology on rape culture.
Edited by bestselling author Roxane Gay.
Features essays from diverse writers and performers.
Explores personal experiences of harassment and assault.
Calls for change against normalization of violence.
Addresses issues faced by women globally.
Honest, unflinching, and relatable narratives throughout.
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Price Range: $15.19
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An instant New York Times bestseller.
A memoir by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen.
Explores healing and activism after trauma.
Innovatively told through multiple ages of herself.
Highlights the fight for survivors' rights.
A blend of memoir and imaginative storytelling.
A tribute to resilience and hope.
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Price Range: $13.99
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Exposes dark secrets of Boy Scouts culture.
True crime memoir by journalist James Renner.
Investigates a traumatic summer at Seven Ranges Camp.
Uncovers a history of sexual abuse and violence.
Explores personal demons and trust issues faced.
Reveals a clandestine society's impact on youth.
A vital account of buried truths and consequences.
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Price Range: $14.28
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Powerful true story of a troubled teenager.
Hannah struggles with addiction and emotional turmoil.
Maggie, an experienced foster carer, faces challenges.
Unveils shocking secrets behind Hannah's behavior.
Journey of healing and overcoming trauma.
Inspiration and hope from Maggie Hartley's experience.
Promotes understanding of foster care and resilience.
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Price Range: $12.71
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Brilliant memoir on trauma and survival.
Explores sexual violence over three decades.
Interrogates cultural narratives of survivors.
Features literary references and critical analysis.
Critiques society's views on trauma representation.
Reflects on #MeToo's broken promises.
Offers hope and resilience after suffering.
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Price Range: $15.75
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True crime story of Colleen Stan's captivity.
Kidnapped for seven years, endured psychological torment.
Written by the prosecuting district attorney.
Reveals the horror of a psychopath's life.
Combines gripping courtroom drama with personal narrative.
A chilling exploration of human depravity.
Highly acclaimed by notable publications and authors.
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Price Range: $8.99
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Definitive story of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case.
Written by victims’ rights attorney Bradley J. Edwards.
Details the fight for over 20 victims.
Uncovers Epstein's extensive network of accomplices.
Exposes the corrupt system that protected Epstein.
Riveting blow-by-blow account of legal battles.
Reveals shocking details never shared before.
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Price Range: $19.68
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Groundbreaking study on campus sexual assault issues.
Based on extensive research at Columbia University.
Focuses on social roots of sexual assault.
Explores cultural norms and peer group influences.
Presents new concepts: sexual projects and citizenship.
Empathetic insights for understanding sexual relationships.
Offers actionable roadmap for prevention strategies.
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Price Range: $19.00
