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Resources for Female
Sex Addiction Recovery
This page contains
resources that we have personally reviewed or that have been recommended to us. Most of the listings contain a link to Christianbook.com,
where your purchase will help support this website.
Breaking Free: Making Liberty
in Christ a Reality in Life by Beth Moore
Although we have not personally reviewed this book, we have
heard wonderful things about Beth's studies. Regarding this book, Lifeway.com
says "What has a "strong hold" on your life? Breaking Free:
Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life is a personal journey to help you identify
and remove spiritual obstacles and enjoy the abundant life promised every believer.
You'll discover several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's
believers. Breaking Free explores five benefits of our relationship with
God and five obstacles that hinder that relationship."
Don't Call it Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes
"This ground-breaking work by the nation's leading professional expert on sexual
addiction is based on the candid testimony of more than one thousand recovering
sexual addicts in the first major scientific study of the disorder. This
essential volume includes not only the revealing findings of Dr. Carnes's
research but also advice from the addicts and co-addicts themselves as they work
to overcome their compulsive behavior. Positive, hopeful, and practical,
Don't Call It Love helps addicts, friends and family of addicts, the general
public and the scientific community better understand all addictions, their
causes, and the difficult path to recovery."
Eternal Victim/Eternal Victor by Donnie
McClurkin
Remembering and recounting the ordeals of his early childhood, Donnie McClurkin
resurrects feelings of hurt and pain that had long been forgotten. He causes
himself to reveal the scars of healed wounds, explain how it happened, how he
endured, and how he and his family came out delivered and victorious. This truly
personal testimony by one of Gospel music's favorite artists, shares his
tremendous compassion for those who have not received healing for their hurts,
as well as those who are still in the midst of their personal struggles -
especially the children. From the moment he neglected watching
his two-year old brother, only to see him toddle into the street and be
tragically killed by a speeding car, to the extreme sexual violation of an uncle
who took advantage of his childhood innocence, to his bout with homosexuality,
McClurkin candidly recounts the steps he took to turn his life from a victim to
a victor.
Every Young Woman's Battle: Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a
Sex-Saturated World by Shannon Ethridge, Stephen Arterburn
"Guys aren't the only ones fighting for purity in today's sex-saturated society!
Girls who just want to fit in and look attractive can be swept up in destructive
relationships and behaviors---paying a terrible cost. Ethridge and Arterburn
offer interviews, research, and godly advice to help young women avoid these
pitfalls and achieve sexual integrity." An accompanying
workbook is available.
Every Woman's Battle by Shannon Ethridge
"Using personal, real-life examples, Ethridge helps women---whether married,
engaged, or planning to marry someday---understand four key aspects of female
sexuality; consider defense strategies to protect their hearts; and cultivate
healthy relationships with spouses, husbands-to-be, and (above all) Jesus."
An accompanying
workbook is available.
Healing the Wounds of Divorce: A Spiritual Guide to Recovery
by
Barbara Leahy Shlemon
This book was recommended to us by a respected colleague in prayer ministry. "All
those who have experienced the pain of divorce, regardless of their age or sex,
will find in Barbara Shlemon a sensitive and wise companion. Whether the wounds
of divorce are new or old, her faith-story will help readers discover the
healing compassion of God."
Pornography and the Pulpit: Understanding the sins of the
shepherd as a means to restoration by Richard
Nevard
This timely book integrates biblical-theological foundation with social
research and pastoral concerns. The book discusses the nature of human sexuality
and how sin has distorted God’s original design. It explores the unique
pathological characteristics of sexual sin and its pattern of destruction as
well as what causal factors are at work in the fall of those persons called of
God. Finally, the book addresses from a biblical perspective the issue of
restoration for the fallen minister, reconciling the individual to God and
constructing a workable plan for restoring them to their call.
The Betrayal Bond by Patrick Carnes
"Exploitive relationships can create trauma bonds - chains of trust that link
you to someone who is dangerous, abusive and toxic. Dr. Carnes will guide you
toward freedom from an abusive cycle of destruction and betrayal. By its very
nature, this journey to freedom and well-being takes courage and effort. Reading
this book, and having its wisdom and guidance assist you at every step, will
help make this journey easier by lending much-needed support and understanding.
Dr. Carnes's deep compassion and abundant insights make this book invaluable to
you as you take the courageous steps necessary to break free of your bonds and
embrace healing."
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
By Dr. Dan Allender
Almost everyone knows a victim of childhood sexual abuse; it has no religious or
social boundaries. And sexual abuse is probably the most ''soul-deadening''
trauma there is. For adult victims, here is a way out of the rage, fear, and
confusion. For their spouses, families, friends, and counselors, here are
specific ways you can help the healing process. With Christ, there is indeed
hope for the wounded heart. With a foreword by Dr. Larry Crabb. 255 pages,
softcover from NavPress.
Will I cry tomorrow?: Healing
Post-Abortion Trauma By Susan Stanford-Rue, Ph.D.
Many of the women who abort their babies later suffer from consuming guilt and
depression. Others continue to live in denial, yet are unable to completely shut
out the feelings and memories. This book is Susan's poignant story of her
own abortion experience. She writes knowingly about God's unconditional,
forgiving love, which led to her remarkable, long-term healing. She offers
hope to women who have had abortions, and helps counselors understand their
pain. By proving that women as well as infants are the victims of abortions,
this timely, evocative book guides readers in reaching out with compassion and
insight. (book only available through Dr. Stanford-Rue's office at 904-292-0085
(USA))
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