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Miss America By Day: Lessons Learned From Ultimate Betrayals And Unconditional Love
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About The Book In This Longawaited Book, Marilyn Van Derbur, A Former Miss America, Tells The Story Of How She Was Sexually Violated By Her Prominent, Millionaire Father From Age 5 To Age 18. She Was 53 Years Old Before She Was Able To Speak The Words In Public, I Am An Incest Survivor. She Opened The Door For Tens Of Thousands Of Sexual Abuse Survivors To Also Speak The Words, Many For The First Time, Within Their Own Families And Communities.Marilyn Describes, In Detail, What Specific Work She Did On Her Journey From Victim To Survivor. After Learning Of A Womans Rape, Marilyn Heard A Close Friend Say, It Was A Bad 20 Minutes. In The Hope That Rape And Sexual Abuse Will No Longer Be As Easily Dismissed Or Minimized, Marilyn Writes For The First Time About What Her Father Did To Her And What The Impact Has Been On Her Adult Life.Using Her Story As The Scaffolding, She Shares Knowledge And Insights She Has Gained Through Speaking Personally With Adult Survivors Across The Country. Marilyn Has Been In Personal Contact With More Survivors Than Anyone In America. She Has Personally Answered Over 8,000 Letters And Spoken In 225 Cities. Survivors Line Up For Two To Three Hours To Tell Her Their Stories.Marilyns Major Motivation In Writing The Book Came As A Result Of Hearing These Words, Literally Thousands Of Times: When I Was 7 And My Brother Was 13 Only The Ages Changed.The Most Frequently Reported Age When Sexual Abuse Begins Is Between 5 And 6 Years Old And Common Offenders Are Older Brothers And Teenage Babysitters (Both Male And Female). 14 Yearolds Comprise The Largest Number Of Sex Offenders Of Any Age Group.With Her Extensive Research On The Longterm Impact Of Trauma And Her Belief That Prevention Is The Best Weapon For Keeping Our Children Safe, Marilyn Urges Parents To Talk With Children, As Young As Five, And Provides Suggested Guidelines For Important Conversations That Will, Hopefully, Evolve Into Continuous Dialogues.Knowing That Vulnerable Children Are Targets, She Gives Unique Ways Of Building Childrens Self Esteem.Read How She Responds To: This Happened Decades Ago. How Could You Forget? Are There Really False Memories? Can Just Fondling Cause As Much Trauma As Rape? Did You Forgive? How Did You Develop A Satisfying Sexual Relationship? The Major Theme That Ties The Book Together Is How Her Marriage Continued To Thrive During Her Darkest Years Of Recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Miss America by Day'? A: The main theme of 'Miss America by Day' is the journey from victimhood to survival, focusing on Marilyn Van Derbur's experiences of surviving sexual abuse and her advocacy for other survivors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Miss America by Day' is Marilyn Van Derbur, a former Miss America and advocate for sexual abuse survivors.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book offers insights into the long-term impact of trauma, personal stories of other survivors, and guidance on how to have meaningful conversations about abuse with children.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While 'Miss America by Day' addresses sensitive topics, it is recommended for adult readers or mature teens who can understand the context of the discussions surrounding abuse.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been read but is still in decent shape for continued use.
- Q: How many pages does 'Miss America by Day' have? A: The book contains 561 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Miss America by Day' is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Miss America by Day' published? A: The book was published on May 13, 2003.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the psychological effects of sexual abuse, personal recovery stories, and practical advice for parents on safeguarding children.
- Q: Does the book provide any resources for survivors? A: Yes, the book includes insights from Marilyn's extensive communication with survivors and offers guidance on how to seek help and support.