There are many books on the market about sexual addiction. Unfortunately, most of them focus on treating the symptoms of the struggle (such as lust or sin) and not the underlying causes. Others use shame as a means to facilitate behavioral change. Neither of these strategies are effective in bringing about permanent transformation. Only the healing power of Jesus and His gentle rewriting of our tightly held survival lies can restore our lives to what He originally intended. There are a few books that you may find helpful, however:
• Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus by Russell Willingham
One of the best resources we’ve found. Willingham deals with issues such as what all addicts have in common, the hunt of the malnourished heart, where to find courage to face the dark side, wrestling with shame and grace, and the healing effect of radical honesty. This realistic yet hopeful book offers a new way to see the world for every person who wants to understand and break free from sexual addiction.
• Out of the Shadows
• Contrary to Love
• Don’t Call it Love
• In the Shadow of the Net all by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D
Dr. Carnes is a pioneer in the study of sexual addiction. His books are not from a Christian perspective, but they are still very helpful. In the Shadow of the Net is Patrick Carnes’ newest book. It deals specifically with the unique grip of Internet pornography.
• The Pornography Trap by Ralph Earle & Mark Laaser
Addresses the sexual sin epidemic that is sweeping through our churches and infecting both church leaders and their congregations.
• No Stones by Marnie Ferree
As a recovering sex addict herself, Marnie has written the only book that we are aware of that specifically speaks hope to the many women who struggle with sexual addiction.
• Faithful & True: Sexual Integrity in a Fallen World by Mark Laaser, Ph.D.
Dr. Laaser offers a comprehensive overview of sexual addiction, its roots, its consequences, and its treatment.
• Steering Clear
• Restoring the Fallen both by Earl Wilson
Earl shares his personal journey as well as his experiences as a counselor and teacher on the issues of addiction and restoration.
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