From Generation to Generation: Understanding Sexual Attraction to Children

Dr Hastings gently speaks the unspeakable. For all of us who were sexually abused as children, this book helps us understand why.For those of us adults that have gone on to be sexual with children, Dr Hastings helps us tackle our deep shame and secrecy. Required reading for all healing from society's betrayal of the child.Dr Hastings deals with women who are sexual with children. The least known and harshest treated. She objectively debunks the myth that "sex offenders" can be treated by just tackling the now issues. Sex addiction, including that to children, has to be dealt with holistically. Focusing just on so-called "deviant" behavior just moves the problem elsewhere.A hard book to read; one best kept to discuss with your therapist or better still, with your 12 Step sexual recovery group.Thanks, Dr Hastings, for all your help.

This book does an admirable job of staking out the issues necessary for individuals and society to address in order to begin true healing from the forces that compel people to act out sexually with children. Hastings alludes to her own history in this area and thus models the courageous stance that replaces shame with honesty. I found myself having a wide variety of feelings while reading this book, and found it harder to read than I had anticipated. While not a definitive work on the subject (such a book hasn't been written yet), this work will be seen as instrumental in pointing the way for future growth in the area of pedophilia recovery.

For those who have molested, been molested, or been interested in more on the subject of molestation, Hastings says it all. From Generation to Generation helps us all to see that judging others does no good, we must reach out. The book also lets us know that we must seek the help we need, whether in this area or another. I can't say enough about this book