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The House That Karen Built
Karen McConnell
其他書名
A True Story of Sex Abuse and Resiliency
出版Barricade Books, Incorporated, 2005
主題Self-Help / GeneralSelf-Help / Personal Growth / General
ISBN15698028319781569802830
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=KAUJAAAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The House That Karen Built is one woman's shocking, though inspirational, story of sex abuse at the hands of her father, and later, her foster father. Despite the trauma and anguish Karen suffers as a teenager, she overcomes the abuse and endures much more-a failed marriage, divorce, and life as a single mother-to achieve what she calls "life success." Karen's story is more than one of victimization; it is about preserving the human spirit in the face of trauma. She reveals the secrets of her resiliency and that of the foster children she has worked with, outlining seven powerful steps for the positive reframing of one's thoughts, attitude, and actions. Karen's indefatigable spirit and ability to approach life with a positive outlook guided her through tragedy, loss, and struggle to success as a social worker helping runaway, homeless, and abused youth. The highlight of Karen's career was when Tennessee Valley Family Services dedicated the new shelter in Guntersville, Alabama with a plaque, declaring it "The House That Karen Built," a safe haven for troubled youth. The House That Karen Built is rich with revealing case histories. As both a social worker and a survivor of abuse herself, Karen brings an unusual perspective to the issues of sex abuse, abandonment, and resiliency. Her story gives those who have experienced similar trauma permission to revisit and confront their pain without shame or anger. Karen's story is one of thriving, not just surviving. She shares what she has learned as both a survivor and a social worker. Her story inspires others who have suffered sexual abuse and those who work with troubled youth-including social workers, foster and adoptive parents, school psychologists, and educators.