I think there are plenty of good go books that are aimed at complete beginners.
Janice Kim’s “Learn to Play Go” series is a very gentle introduction to the game. Although, given that it is spread out over 5 volumes, I cannot recommend that it is a good value to buy new at the list price (see more discussion here). However, if you are able to borrow it or find possibly used copies at a discount, it is worthwhile to take a look.
Another good beginner book is Cho Chikun’s “Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game”.
Also, here are some free online resources that are very accessible to beginners: