A review by kmadreads
Recovering from Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith by Dr. Camden Morgante

3.75

3.75 --I think this book is useful as a collection of sources about the effects of purity culture. I am not sure this is the most helpful resource I have found regarding this topic. It seems that there is a very niche audience for this book: those who were harmed by purity culture and are now evangelical and married. Other groups were mentioned briefly, but the author seems to want to highlight practical ways to heal in marriage. This topic makes sense in light of her research interests, but the title suggests it would be more broad. The information shared is healing and helpful. This is definitely not trying to spread harm. I appreciate attempts to include marginalized folks' interpretations of purity culture. Ultimately, have found more exhaustive, generative discussions about this topic in other resources.