Must-Read Books on Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence

Written by Laura

Great books that examine domestic abuse, domestic violence and help you break free from abusive relationships.

This was probably the BEST book I read in my situation: The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans.

I swear, after I finished it, I thought the woman had been looking in my windows to write it! She was right on the money with her description of my life. She gave some very VERY helpful advice on how to NOT fall into the same old patterns, and gave some new responses to the old accusations.

She also wrote Survivors Speak Out, which is a follow-up to the above book. It was just as helpful and informative as the first.

Another great book was Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie. Written from the standpoint of the wife of an alcoholic, I found many helpful points to focus on.

No Visible Wounds by Mary Susan Miller
This is a wonderful book. Miller is a counselor and relates her point of view on how the court system abuses women being abused by their spouses. She also outlines a plan to leave.

It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay by O.W. Barnett and A.D.LaViolette.

Before It's Too Late: Helping Women in Controlling or Abusive Relationships by Robert J. Ackerman & Susan E. Pickering.

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