| SUSAN M. ARCHIBALD'S REVIEW | |
| Jim Handlin’s Survivors of Predator
Priests delivers a gripping journey into the lives of victims and their
families, and the controversial issue of clergy sexual abuse. While much
has been written about offenders and the Catholic Church, few works have
succeeded in revealing the horrors of abuse and its long-lasting impacts
through the eyes of the survivor. This book accomplishes the task in a
manner that is thoughtful and genuine.
The survivors’ personal narratives show how
abuser priests hide behind a mask of trust and popularity to gain power
and access in the lives of children and their families. The dynamic of why
victims remain silent for years is illuminated poignantly, as is their
quest to achieve peace and justice. This book represents an important
element of clergy abuse crisis, and is a must read Susan M. Archibald |