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Battered Wives Del Martin This classic book includes excellent critical summaries of the legal and political status of battered wives and the extent to which their immediate predicament must be understood in broad political terms. Del Martin argues that the basis of the problem is not in husband-wife interaction or immediate triggering events, but in the institution of marriage, historical attitudes toward women, the economy, and inadequacies in legal and social service systems. 1981, Volcano Press |
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The Battered Woman Lenore Walker Many women in abusive relationships have benefited from this excellent self-help book which addresses the myths and realities of abuse. It includes a number of personal stories of battered women which clearly show the kinds of coercive techniques often found in battering relationships. This is a sympathetic and compassionate book which takes seriously the complex difficulties battered women face in moving ahead with their lives. 1979, HarperCollins |
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Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents Nina W. Brown Millions of adults grew up with immature, self-absorbed parents who made their children responsible for their physical and emotional well-being, expected admiration and constant attention, and reacted with criticism and blame when their slightest need went unmet. In this accessible book, Brown helps grown children come to terms with the results of such an upbringing, including tendencies to overcomply to others needs, withdraw when someone needs nurturing and lack self-esteem. 2001, New Harbinger | ||
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself Melodie Beattie In this memoir, Melodie Beattie talks about her drinking problem, her recovery and her work as a counselor. She combines real-life stories with clear explanations of the codependent syndrome. 1996, Hazelden |
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The Emotionally Abused Woman : Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself Beverly Mfcc Engel If you feel unfairly criticized, controlled by others, or are afraid of being lonely, you could be suffering from emotional abuse. This compassionate source book guides you through a step-by-step recovery process to help you heal the damage done in the past. 1992, Ballantine Books; Reissue edition | ||
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Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life Ginny McCarthy This book offers solid counsel for women who find themselves in physically abusive relationships. It offers help with the difficult decision of whether to leave or to stay. Finding resources and what to do after you leave are highlights of the book. There are also sections on abused teens and abused lesbians. The book includes a large number of useful exercises for readers. 1997, Seal Press |
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I Never Called it Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape Robin Warshaw A Ms. Magazine survey reveals that 25% of college women polled have been the victims of rape or attempted rape; 84% of the victims were acquainted with the attacker. This book includes realistic and practical advice on how women can protect themselves and how men can prevent this type of rape. 1994, HarperPerennial |
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Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship Mira Kirsenbaum This book offers a focused way to deal with the agonizing decision about staying in, or getting out of a troubled relationship -- one critical issue at a time. The book is sympathetic and filled with anecdotes that show how other people have responded to similar problems. 1997, Plume Books |
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Trapped in the Mirror Elan Golomb Author Golomb reminds adults who were children of narcissistic parents about the destructive legacy they have been given. Children of narcissistic parents, who were forced to conform to parental thinking, often have a distorted view of their true capacities and a diminished sense of self-worth which may interfere with their search for autonomy, their work and school performance, and their other adult relationships. 1995, Perennial Currents |
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The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond Patricia Evans The author interviews forty verbally abused women and describes categories of verbal abuse with clear examples of effective responses to the different types of abuse. 1996, Adams Media |
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When Love Goes Wrong: What to Do When You Can’t Do Anything Right Ann Jones and Susan Schechter The authors warn that a woman married to a manipulative or an overly critical man is in a potentially dangerous situation: even men who have never been physically violent toward their partners may become abusers. The writers offer clear advice on how to escape and where to find emergency support. 1993, Perennial |
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You Don't Have to Take it Anymore: Turn Your Resentful, Angry, or Emotionally Abusive Relationship into a Compassionate, Loving One Steve Stosny If you're always walking on eggshells around your partner, Stosny is writing for you. The CompassionPower founder and relationship expert draws examples and exercises from his experience working with couples as he discusses core values, anger management, resentment, power struggles, and reconstruction. 2005, Free Press |
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