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Learning to Swim presents a series of poems that capture the emotional journey of a young girl whose sense of joy and safety at her family's summer house is shattered when she falls victim to sexual abuse by an older boy who lives nearby. The poems explore her feelings of terror, isolation, betrayal, and ultimately her growing strength and hope.
Through intimate, candid verse, the book gives voice to the trauma and resilience of sexually abused children, offering insight into their inner world and the complex healing process.
The collection shines a light on the difficult topic of child sexual abuse while depicting the specific setting of an American summer home and the broader experience of a child caught in danger.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Ann Warren Turner
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