Book Review: Sexual Abuse: Sexual Abuse of Males: The SAM Model of Theory and Practice

Abstract

Reviews the book, Sexual Abuse of Males: The SAM Model of Theory and Practice by Josef Spiegel (see record [rid]2003-88136-000[/rid]). This book is a most thorough and complete presentation and discussion of sexual abuse of males (SAM). I found it both excellent and exhaustive. It is clinically useful and scholarly. The references are reliable and current. The acceptance of the psychopathology as originally adaptive but currently maladaptive is an outstanding feature. This book should be essential reading for all practitioners because the percentage of patients who have suffered sexual abuse is much higher than most realize. This book is a gem for those of us who assess these victims and suggest treatment. This book is easy to understand and to read. The few illustrations, consisting only of black and white charts and tables, are useful. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)