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Dear PSYCH-COUNS Subscribers, I hope the following title will be of interest to you: Don't Tell The Sexual Abuse of Boys Michel Dorais "Wise words for everyone." The Globe and Mail "Michel Dorais sheds light on this troubling subject with the great intelligence and sensitivity for which he is known. An original and valuable work." Le Devoir "This is an important book that will be of great benefit to social workers, educators, school counselors, parents, and to child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse who have never reported their abuse and continue to live with its effects. Dorais' discussions of the cases are informative and packed with emotion. Teachers should include this work as a must-read for any course that touches on sexual abuse in any way whatsoever and all professionals being trained to work with victims should also have to read this book." William Prendergast, author of The Sexual Abuse of Children & Adolescents: A Preventive Guide for Parents, Teachers & Counselors Nearly one male in six has been the victim of sexual abuse during childhood or adolescence, yet this abuse remains a taboo subject, even among victims. In Don't Tell, Michel Dorais gives the victims a voice, providing a sensitive analysis of their traumas and self-questioning, and offering strategies for coping. Don't Tell examines the effects of sexual abuse on the emotional and sexual life of men, including their sense of self and their personal relationships. Using first-hand accounts, Dorais shows that certain reactions are specific to male victims as they attempt to preserve their physical integrity and conceptions of masculinity. He provides innovative strategies for both prevention and treatment that will be of use to those who have suffered abuse as well as to their families and all those who are trying to help them - spouses, friends, social workers, and therapists. Jean-Paul Roger, author of L'inévitable, reflects on the importance of shared testimony in helping victims come to terms with their abuse and on the ongoing struggle this presents over the course of their lives. http://mqup.mcgill.ca/book.php?bookid=2293 McGill-Queen's University Press October 2008 240pp £12.99 PB 9780773534728 SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE OF £9.00 to PSYCH-COUNS Subscribers Postage and Packing £2.75 (PLEASE QUOTE REF NUMBER: DT161208PC for discount) To order a copy please contact Marston on 44(0)1235 465500 or email [log in to unmask] or visit our website www.combinedacademic.co.uk Clare Cottrell Marketing Assistant Combined Academic Publishers 15a Lewin's Yard East Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1HQ Phone: ++44 (0)1494 581 601 Fax: ++44 (0)1494 581 602 Email: [log in to unmask]