Who gave you permission? The memoir of a child sexual-abuse survivor who fought

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'Who gave you permission to speak to anybody?' Rabbi Telsner, the leader of the Yeshivah Centre, thundered during his regular weekly sermon. It was a question directed to Manny Waks's father, after Manny had finally gone public with his accusations of sexual abuse and its cover-up within the centre.

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A memoir of a child sexual-abuse survivor who fought back.Manny Waks was raised in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family, the second oldest of 17 children. As an adolescent he was sexually abused at the religious school across the road from where he lived. Betrayed by those he trusted, Manny rebelled against his way of life, though he later went on to become a prominent Jewish community leader.In mid-2011 Manny went public about his experiences to bring justice to the abusers, and those who covered up their crimes. For his courage in speaking out, Manny and his family were intimidated and shunned by their community. Although he has been forced to leave Australia, Manny continues to advocate for survivors and hold those in power to account.This is the story of a man who shattered a powerful code of silence, the battles he has fought, the vindication he has earned, and the extraordinary toll it has taken on his personal life and that of his loved ones.It is also the raw self-portrait of a man on a mission, trying to live his life. Manny's journey reminds us of the difference one man can make, and the price he has to pay.

Author Biography

Michael Visontay has worked as a journalist and senior editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian, and taught journalism at university. He is the author of several nonfiction books, including Welcome to Wanderland, Who Gave You Permission? (with Manny Waks), and Undies to Equities- the remarkable life of Henri Aram.

Review

"A gripping narrative of exceptional power." --Alan Gold, J-Wire "Absorbing...Waks tells how he became a "reluctant troublemaker", speaking out on behalf of those who fear to do so, and of the renewed sense of purpose this role has given him." --Fiona Capp, The Age "A forthright and compelling narrative...Who Gave You Permission? is particularly recommended for parents, teachers, and others entrusted with the care of children, and for all people committed to ending the societal scourge of child sexual abuse. It will also give strength and hope to victims and survivors." --Anne Webb, +61

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A memoir of a child sexual-abuse survivor who fought back.

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'Absorbing ... Waks tells how he became a "reluctant troublemaker", speaking out on behalf of those who fear to do so, and of the renewed sense of purpose this role has given him.'

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A memoir of a child sexual-abuse survivor who fought back.

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The full story behind the headlines, about a man who shattered a code of silence, the vindication he finally earned, and the cost of following his conscience. Will appeal to readers concerned about institutional child sexual abuse, and especially to members of the Jewish community. A searingly honest, no-holds-barred memoir.

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It is widely accepted that in the broader society, 1 in 3-4 girls and 1 in 5-6 boys experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18*. While there are limited statistics that relate specifically to the Jewish community, significant anecdotal evidence indicates a consistent level of abuse. In fact, a range of factors suggests an even higher incidence of sexual abuse within certain segments of the Jewish community. Manny Waks is already known within the Jewish community in the U.S., especially in New York. Miami and NYC have had mega-scandals around child sexual abuse in ultra-Orthodox communities. The New Yorker's Rachel Aviv's piece "The Outcast: After a Hasidic man exposed child abuse in his tight-knit Brooklyn community, he found himself the target of a criminal investigation" in Fall 2014. The film Spotlight showed systematic abuse and institutional cover-up in the Boston area by Catholic priests. Manny Waks uncovers the parallel circumstances in the global Jewish community.

Details ISBN1925321622 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1925321622 ISBN-13 9781925321623 Format Paperback Imprint Scribe Publications Place of Publication Carlton North Country of Publication Australia Author Michael Visontay Illustrations 8 pp. b/w section Publication Date 2016-09-28 DEWEY 362.764092 Subtitle the memoir of a child sexual-abuse survivor who fought back Pages 320 Publisher Scribe Publications Language English Narrator Tom Judd Translator Susan Margeson Birth 1939 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications PsyD Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-09-27 AU Release Date 2016-09-27 We've got this

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