Official Review: Child Sexual Abuse Its Alright To Tell

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Child Sexual Abuse Its Alright To Tell" by Beulah Coats.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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Child Sexual Abuse It’s Alright to Tell is a nonfiction book by Beulah Coats, a police security officer who was sexually abused as a child. In this book, she speaks out about the need for laws to change in order to protect the rights of the victims of molestation as opposed to focusing on the rights of the perpetrator.

This is a very necessary book, and the author speaks passionately about a subject which evidently means a great deal to her. I deeply appreciate her conviction to this important matter and respect the courage that it took for her to reveal the awful events that transpired in her childhood. However, for this book to have the impact that it deserves to have, it would need to be professionally edited.

In its current state, I can only give Child Sexual Abuse It’s Alright to Tell two out of four stars. This book has a lot of promise, but it will require professional editing for it to fulfill that promise.

The thing that I like most about the book is the author’s forthright nature and her conviction for taking action to resolve a terrible problem. The author asks where justice is for the victims of molestation. She is correct in asserting that this is a question that we should all be demanding the answer to.

The thing that I dislike most about the book is the lack of proper editing. There are paragraphs in the book that go on for a page or more without a break. Such lengthy paragraphs make it difficult for the reader to continue to focus. Repetition of certain phrases and incorrect word choices also detract from readability.

I would recommend this book for readers interested in psychology and criminal justice, particularly pertaining to issues involving children. Even in its current raw form, a reader with a background in psychology, criminal justice, or social work may be interested in hearing the words of a person who endured childhood sexual abuse.

I would not recommend the book for readers who may be triggered by reading about sexual abuse perpetrated against children. While the author does not describe any of the events in detail, reading about said events might be upsetting for some readers.

The author makes many valid points in her writing. These points and her personal story deserve to be heard. I hope that she will seek out a professional editor and re-release the book after having done so.

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Child Sexual Abuse Its Alright To Tell
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[AntonelaMaria]

It seems like the important part of this book the author provided so that only leaves editing. Or maybe ...more editing. I hope they do that. This is such an important book, as you said, deserves to be read. Thank you for your honest review.

[readerrihana]

Thanks so much for your insights. My interests are psychology and criminal justice issues, which i am considering working in, so I guess this is a relevant reading

Thanks so much for your review