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Learning to live through your victimization - Lula Johnson Feb 06, 2006
By Lula M. Johnson
After reading the book "On Becoming a Survivor", I found it very overwhelming to imagine what two people had to endure to survive physically and mentally. As a practical nurse and secretary, I would recommend the book to anyone who has been a victim of a violent crime or know of anyone who has been victimized.
In reading this book a victim can learn how Dr. Reister was able to work through this ordeal, which in turn can help others learn how to work through their own victimization.
 A Helpful Resource Feb 01, 2006
By David J. Smith
"David John Smith, Ph.D."
I found Dr. Reister's book to be a moving account of his ordeal and his insights about the recovery process. Since he and I have known each other for many years both as former colleagues at Boston College and as friends, I appreciate his desire to share his difficult journey for the benefit of others.
As a psycholotherapist, I recommend this book to victims of personal violence.
Bravo, Barry!
A Professional Tells You How to Survive Violent Crime Jan 21, 2006
By McDowell Sparks
Dr. Barry Reister recounts the story of his girl friend's rape while their two attackers took turns holding a gun to his head. For reasons they still do not understand, the attackers let them go after two hours of horror. The attack took place in Los Angeles while Dr. Reister was Assistant Dean for Counseling and Health Services at Loyola Marymount University.
Dr. Reister, whose Ph.D. is from Indiana University, is a psychologist now in private counseling practice. He has been a member of the counseling staffs of a number of colleges and universities. After recounting his brush with violent crime, his slim volume walks the reader through the steps to emotional recovery from such an experience. After the traumatized stage, healthy recovery should move to reconstruction. He tells us how to let other people help us-"Calling in the troops," as he says. This includes taking others with you for your day in court to face your attacker. He gives us principles for staying safe, and, finally, how to resume life with a new perspective. This 40-page volume closes with a useful listing by states of the various coalitions against domestic violence and their telephone numbers. The book is recommended for anyone struggling to recover from a violent crime.
Victimized by violence: Finding your way back to wholeness Jan 19, 2006
By Henry F. Durand
Barry Reister's graphic account of his personal experience as a victim of violent crime make the guidance he gives other victims all the more credible. Dr. Reister provides a detailed description of his frightening journey that will resonate with those who have suffered fron violence at the hands of others. From his initial account of the chilling and brutal crime; through the psychological damage he suffered; to his fears and trepidations in the courtroom when his facing his tormentors, Dr. Reister provides insight and healing advice to victims who have been traumatized by violence.
This little book is not "preachy" or overly academic. It provides help to anyone who has been victimized or is working with victims of violent crime, by conveying his message in a very personal, empathic and useful way. It is short, yet covers the important ground that is part of this type of traumatic event.
Dr, Reister's "healing" book will be greatly appreciated by his fellow travelers who have been on this terrible journey. In the end,he provides the steps to recovery and the hope of a new beginning.
A Powerful Story Jan 13, 2006
By Harriet Buchicchio
"Harriet Buchicchio, LCSW, Central Vermont Medical Center"
This is a book about courage....the courage to face your demons and the courage to do something about them.
As a survivor of a traumatic event Dr. Reister puts his personal and emotional journey into words that are both disturbing on one level and instructive, informative, hopeful, and encouraging on another. As a psychologist he has the knowledge and skill to articulate nurturing and practical guidelines for others.
It is a wonderful resource for both survivors and healers looking for ways to turn helplessness into action and empowerment.
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