Recommended Books

Brock, Rita Nakashima and Brooks, Susan Thistlethwaite. 1996. Casting Stones: Prostitution and Liberation in Asia and the United States. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.

A revealing look at the global sex industry with new approaches to the problems through religious and social change.

Brooks, Ph.D., Gary R. 1995. The Centerfold Syndrome: How Men Can Overcome Objectification and Achieve Intimacy with Women. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc.

Media sexploitation and advertising complicate an already dangerous imbalance in relationships. This book presents a guide to escaping the destructive patterns.

Carnes, Ph.D., Patrick. 1994. Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation.

The first work ever published on sexual addiction and remains the premier text in the field. A compelling, breakthrough work offering hope for those who had no hope and insight for those who want to learn how and why this addiction occurs.

Herron, Ron and Sorensen, Kathleen M. 1997. Unmasking Sexual Con Games: Helping Teens Identify Good and Bad Relationships. Boys Town, NE: Boys Town Press.

A curriculum to help youth learn to identify and deal with sexual harassment and abuse, as well as make healthy choices. It is appropriate for school health education classes, youth groups and college residence halls. A leader's guide, student guide and parent guide are available. To order, call 1-800-282-6657.

Laaser, Ph.D., Mark. 1992. Faithful and True: Sexual Integrity in a Fallen World. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Laaser offers a path that leads beyond compulsive thoughts and behaviors toward sexual integrity and self-control. Sensitive to the shame of sexual addiction without minimizing its sinfulness, Dr. Laaser traces the roots of sexual addiction in families and in culture: shows how sexual sin poisons the lives of pastors and laypeople alike; outlines a process for treatment and recovery from sexual addiction.

MacInnes, Ross. 1994. High Heels and Teddy Bears. Calgary, Alberta: Street Teams Society.

Provides information about why children are in prostitution, based upon interviews with young women and pimps. To order, call 1-403-228-3390.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 1992. Female Juvenile Prostitution: Problem and Response.

Provides case histories of women in prostitution, guidelines for establishing a program for people in prostitution, and a profile of an organization which works to get young women off the street. To order call 1-800-843-5678 (publication #68).

National Runaway Switchboard. 1994. Runaway Curriculum. Chicago, IL: National Runaway Switchboard.

A three-lesson curriculum to increase awareness of middle and high school students about runaway issues and give them an understanding of alternatives and resources available. To order, call 1-800-621-4000.

Walsh, Ph.D., David. 1994. Selling Out America's Children: How America Put Profits Before Values - and What Parents Can Do. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

The author examines why essential morals and values are missing in today's youth. We sell violence, irresponsible sex, and materialism to our children with the overwhelming power of modern media; in light of such odds, it is not surprising that parents find it increasingly difficult to counteract society's harmful messages.

Watson, Carol. 1996. Erica's Choices: Alternatives to Running Away. Minneapolis, MN: Missing Children Minnesota.

The realities of running away are presented to inform teenagers, their parents, and teachers. Activities for youth encourage them to look at other choices besides running away.

Wink, Walter. 1992. Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.

A finale to his trilogy, Wink speaks from an intellectual, historical, and scriptural basis on creative nonviolence, revealing the way to transformation.

Wooden, Kenneth. 1995. Child Lures: What Every Parent and Child Should Know About Preventing Sexual Abuse and Abduction. Arlington, TX: The Summit Publishing Group.

The author provides sexual abuse prevention techniques to protect children from fifteen favorite ploys or "lures" used by pedophiles and abductors to secure their victims. The book includes text written especially for children, as well as information for parents.