Raising Myself: A Memoir Of Neglect, Shame, And... -

The book follows her through a "minefield" of childhood characters—including religious fanatics and child molesters—and her struggle to avoid falling into cycles of crime or self-destruction.

Engel recounts severe hardships, including physical and emotional neglect, being sexually abused at ages four and nine, and being raped at twelve. Raising Myself: A Memoir of Neglect, Shame, and...

is a raw, candid memoir by Beverly Engel , an internationally recognized psychotherapist and expert on abuse recovery. Published in 2018, the book chronicles her traumatic childhood and her ultimate journey toward healing and self-reinvention. Core Narrative and Themes The book follows her through a "minefield" of

and Amazon highlight the book's "brutal honesty" and its message of hope for fellow survivors. including physical and emotional neglect