He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and to change your life. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men shows you how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship. You will learn about:
—The early warning signs
—Ten abusive personality types
—The role of drugs and alcohol
—What you can fix, and what you can't
—How to get out of a relationship safely
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"This book is an excellent read for anyone in a physically or emotionally abusive relationship. It’s also very insightful for anyone wishing to support a loved one who is trapped in such a situation. When you’re being manipulated in a relationship, it can be difficult to recognise abuse, especially if it isn’t physical. It can be tricky to understand what’s happening right in front of your eyes, and what behaviour really constitutes abuse. Especially if your partner is good at twisting confrontations around and making you feel responsible for them.Bancroft uses concrete examples from his experience with over 2,000 abusive men. And if you’re in a relationship that feels destructive, this book will really help you understand what’s driving your manipulative partner. It’s a very empowering read because it gives you the insight to recognise destructive behaviour for precisely what it is, thereby stripping it of its enigmatic power, and providing ways to address it.If you’re being physically or emotionally abused, this book is a MUST READ. But if you’re in a relationship that you doubt in any way, I would still highly recommend reading it.The audio is excellent and Berkrot is a great narrator. Don’t hesitate, buy this book, you won’t regret it."
— GGx (5 out of 5 stars)
This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended for all libraries, especially those in communities with emergency shelter programs.
— Library Journal Starred Review" Excellent narration and very inspirational "
— Karla , 9/10/2020" This is a must read if you or someone you know has been affected by abuse. The author educates and gives practical advise for actions to take whether you are in this situation or are in a position to help a friend or loved one. "
— Jorjan, 1/26/2014" I'm glad I stumbled upon this book. An eye opener into subtle and not-so-subtle abusive relationships. It's not much of a "why" as it is detecting these relationships and understanding the view points of the abusive people, their partners and outsiders, how each looks at the situation. Recommend everyone read this whether in an abusive relationship or not. "
— Reem, 1/18/2014Lundy Bancroft has spent the last fifteen years of his career specializing in domestic abuse and the behavior of abusive men and is considered one of the world’s experts on the subject. He is the author of journal articles on abuse that have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of Contemporary Psychology. The former codirector at Emerge, the nation’s first program for abusive men, Bancroft now practices in Massachusetts while training various state and judicial agencies in dealing with domestic abuse situations.
Peter Berkrot, winner of Audie and Earphones Awards for narration, is a stage, screen, and television actor and acting coach. He has narrated over 450 works that span a range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, thriller, and children’s titles. His audiobook credits include works of Alan Glynn, Eric Van Lustbader, Nora Roberts and Dean Koontz. In film and television, he appeared in Caddyshack, America’s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries. He performs in regional and New York theaters and directs the New Voices acting school.