Review of Tear Down This Wall of Silence.

I chose to review this book, which was given to me for free by the publisher, because sexual abuse is something I know nothing about and it doesn't affect my life in any way . . . or so I thought.  As I read, I remembered the big and public scandal of a man in my church who was convicted of multiple molestations.  It was all so complicated, since he was such a nice guy, a choir member and a family man.  It was unclear, though, whether his estranged wife had just fabricated these accusations as some type of revenge.  I don't know the truth, I don't know if anyone does, I just know the guy's in jail.  I guess sexual abuse has affected my life, after all.  I also remembered as I read the required reading and police background check I had to do before I could serve in a Sunday School class.  This book made me see the importance of those safeguards, and made me thankful that my church takes these protective precautions.  As I continued reading, I also came to understand why one of my best friends is uncomfortable with physical affection.  I've never been a victim of abuse, but I've definitely been affected by it, and I bet you have, too.  This book helped me see the enormity of the problem, and the urgent need for vigilance, love and prayer for our churches.

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