To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence

by Robert Uttaro

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Author: Robert Uttaro

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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ISBN 10: 149093166X
ISBN 13: 978-1490931661

To the Survivors is about one man’s journey as a rape crisis counselor with true stories of sexual violence shared by survivors in their own words. Gently and beautifully constructed, To the Survivors is moving, tender, sharp, and piercingly true all at once. Readers will encounter uncensored written stories, poems, and interviews from women and men who have experienced rape and sexual assault, plus the advocate-author voice that weaves their experiences together. The survivors are diverse in age, gender, and ethnicity, yet each gives a similarly raw and heartfelt account of his or her victimization and recovery. The authenticity and vulnerability with which survivors speak resonates profoundly. But this book is not just for survivors of sexual violence. Robert Uttaro believes anyone can benefit from the words in these pages, rape survivor or not.

From Publishers Weekly

"Rape counselor Uttaro draws upon his years of experience to warn that sexual abuse is far more prevalent than most people suspect, and provides a moving series of survivor stories. Uttaro persuasively argues that each survivor's story is unique—and this militates one-size-fits-all advice. The surprising revelations of the survivors Uttaro interviews corroborate his claim that justice is an individual concept that depends on what redress survivors seek. Uttaro's assurances that survivors are not defined by sexual abuse offer the possibility of a positive resolution. This book is both informative for the general public and supportive for those who have suffered sexual abuse. It is hard to imagine that members of either group will not gain from reading it." (Starred Review)

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“An engaging examination of a painful subject, with a focus on healing and forgiveness.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Compassionate advice...Quite Moving.” - Kirkus Reviews

"To the Survivors weaves together many candid accounts to form a brave and alarming exposé of assault. It is a worthwhile, eye-opening project." - Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Uttaro’s interviewees effectively convey that, though assault is not a light topic, it’s one with which too many are intimately familiar.” - Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Survivors should be heard without judgment and given space to pursue recovery as they best see fit.” - Foreword Clarion Reviews

“The book stands to offer a safe space for those who’ve suffered assault and are exploring next steps.” - Foreword Clarion Reviews

“To the Survivors is quite a read. It’s informative. It is very compassionate. It is insightful. I think you have presented more than one perspective. And you haven’t done it from a positioning of one-sidedness. You really have covered quite a few different perspectives, both of those that have been the victims of this horrific act and those that want to help. So I really think it’s quite a powerfully packed book. To the Survivors is a very powerful one.” – Donna Seebo, The Donna Seebo Show

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