For those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and those who love and care for them The Wounded Heart offers a tender compassionate window into the psychological effects of abuse and the theological foundations for healing. Thirty years ago with great courage and vision Dan Allender brought Christians to the table to acknowledge understand and help victims heal from their experience of the evil of sexual abuse. His work continues to help victims and those who love them to honestly acknowledge their abuse understand the unique challenge of repentance for victims of abuse and learn to love boldly in defiance of their trauma. Ultimately Dan offers the bold assurance to sexual abuse victims that even they can find their way to joy and hope in the comforting embrace of a good God. The Wounded Heart has sold over 400000 copies and has been the first book family friends counselors pastors and victims have turned to in search of Christian answers to the calamity of sexual abuse. With a new introduction reflecting on the ongoing importance of the book and a companion workbook for personal and group recovery The Wounded Heart continues to offer an urgently needed word of grace in a world ravaged by sexual abuse.