Praise
for No Secrets, No Lies
"No Secrets, No Lies courageously breaks the silence about sexual abuse
within the Black community. Robin Stone makes a major contribution to the well-being
of Black children and families. This important book should be widely read and
discussed."
-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School and Judge Baker Children's Center
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"Robin Stone's No Secrets, No Lies is an honest and illuminating look
at the soul-shattering effects of sexual abuse. She guides the reader through
the shame, denial, and devastation of sexual violence-and on the journey toward
healing. Stone's courage in facing her own painful experience helps break the
silence in the African American community and move Black women and men toward
understanding and recovery. This book is our needed gift."
-Susan L. Taylor, Editorial Director, Essence magazine
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"Inspiring and empowering, Robin Stone's No Secrets, No Lies fills a
critical gap in the literature on surviving and healing from child sexual abuse.
Robin's vivid, insightful narratives reflect the struggles and resilience of a
community that has been difficult for many activists and professionals to reach.
This excellent book is long overdue."
-Laura Davis and Ellen Bass, authors of The Courage to Heal
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"Powerful, positive, and right on time, Robin Stone's No Secrets, No Lies
demystifies sexual abuse in the Black community and empowers survivors. A
must-read for anyone who cares about the health of their family and of children
everywhere."
-Farai Chideya, author of The Color of Our Future and Don't Believe the Hype
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"In No Secrets, No Lies, Robin D. Stone provides invaluable insights
and tools for both families and mental health professionals to address the ever-present
problem of sexual abuse that has been hidden too long."
-Kim Singleton, Ed.D., clinical psychologist and author of Broken Silence
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"No Secrets, No Lies presents an empowering and healing approach to
childhood sexual abuse from a culturally relevant perspective. It provides insight
into dysfunctional family dynamics and abuse patterns from the view of victims
and perpetrators. Without pathologizing victimization, Robin D. Stone systematically
fosters the development of ego strength and survival strategies. Every psychologist
and therapist should use No Secrets, No Lies as an invaluable guide and
resource with clients who have experienced sexual trauma."
-Darlene Powell-Garlington, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of Different
and Wonderful: Raising Black Children in a Race-Conscious Society
