Perversion of Power: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

by Mary Gail Frawley-O'Dea

Drawing on 20 years of clinical experience, the author presents the dynamics of sexual abuse both from the victim's point of view and from the priest's; probes why the Church hierarchy, fellow priests, and lay people were silent for so long; and what drew this scandal into the public arena.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read

An in-depth and nuanced study into how secrecy, misogyny, homophobia, power and hierarchy converge to create an environment for victimization.