The first spells out what constitutes child sexual abuse, why and how this happens, its devastating after-effects which haunt the victims as they grow into adulthood. The second notebook describes these effects through two real-life stories of women who were betrayed as children by men of their family. The third provides practical solutions on how to counter child sexual abuse, including a framework involving the law, the parent and their child. A special chapter addresses adults who have never before disclosed their sexual abuse as children. Accessible yet comprehensive, this is a book that challenges our notions of family honour and morality.