Surviving Domestic Violence: Voices of Women Who Broke Free

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Summary: An excellent perspective
Review: As an advocate in the battered women's movement for almost 12 years and a survivor myself I was very impressed by this book. Dr. Weiss does an excellent job of showing that leaving an abusive relationship is not about just walking out the door, it can be a very difficult and long process. The stories of the women were very powerful and hopeful. I am recommending this book to colleagues, advocates and women that are getting services from our program.

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Summary: Leaving a Violent Relationship: How Does It Happen?
Review: Elaine Weiss' powerful compilation of stories of women who left abusive relationships is a book that all who care for those women will want to read. As a gynecologist who has many abuse survivors in my practice (all physicians do, whether they know it or not), I found myself moved, inspired, and re-committed to screening for abuse as I read these accounts of good women who found a way to leave bad relationships and thrive afterwards. Women who may be in similarly pain-filled relationships will be heartened and encouraged by these ordinary yet extraordinary survivors' tales. I will be donating copies of this book to my local shelter for battered women, and to other community resources who can provide help to women in violent relationships, no matter whether they need to stay for the present, are in the process of leaving, or have left and are getting on with their lives. This is not a book to enjoy; it is a book to learn from and talk about and use as a resource in case, just in case, someone turns to you some day for support in leaving - and surviving - a violent relationship.

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Summary: Leaving a Violent Relationship: How Does It Happen?
Review: Elaine Weiss' powerful compilation of stories of women who left abusive relationships is a book that all who care for those women will want to read. As a gynecologist who has many abuse survivors in my practice (all physicians do, whether they know it or not), I found myself moved, inspired, and re-committed to screening for abuse as I read these accounts of good women who found a way to leave bad relationships and thrive afterwards. Women who may be in similarly pain-filled relationships will be heartened and encouraged by these ordinary yet extraordinary survivors' tales. I will be donating copies of this book to my local shelter for battered women, and to other community resources who can provide help to women in violent relationships, no matter whether they need to stay for the present, are in the process of leaving, or have left and are getting on with their lives. This is not a book to enjoy; it is a book to learn from and talk about and use as a resource in case, just in case, someone turns to you some day for support in leaving - and surviving - a violent relationship.

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Summary: Great Book. Great Author. Great Person.
Review: Elaine's book is just as impressive as she is. Her sincerity and dedication to helping people hurt by domestic violence comes through on every page. Highly recommeded reading!

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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: Elaine, I want to thank you for writing this book. I purchased it through Amazon.com about a month ago and it's the best book I've yet to read on Domestic Violence. It is encouraging and supporting. More than any book I've read before on the subject. Oh, sure, other books are good and validating. They describe the issue - the Battered Women's Syndrome and all the things that I needed to learn then. When I was deciding what it was I was in, during my marriage. But now that I'm out (going on 2 years since I filed for divorce and still not divorced), I needed encouragement that I can do it! There IS life after DV! I can be "me" again and get the person I used to be - back!!! Thank you so much for your book. I saw myself in almost every person's story you wrote about. We are all survivors! We are all extremely brave! Thanks again - from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe. God Bless You, Nancy

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Summary: Excellent DV Resource Book
Review: I have been working with domestic violence victims for about 7 years. I love this resource book. Ms. Weiss shows compassion for victims while she gives practical, safe advice for victims, their families and friends. I have already lent it to a victim as she was preparing to leave her abusive husband. Keep writing your books, Ms. Weiss and I will keep reading! Stacey M. Geurds, Esq.

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Summary: The best I've read on domestic violence
Review: I have read almost every book published on this topic and find this one to be outstanding. As an advocate for domestic abuse survivors ,I hear similar stories everyday. I am humbled by their courage. Thank you Dr. Weiss. I plan to share your book with my Women's Support Group tonight.

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Summary: The best I've read on domestic violence
Review: I have read almost every book published on this topic and find this one to be outstanding. As an advocate for domestic abuse survivors ,I hear similar stories everyday. I am humbled by their courage. Thank you Dr. Weiss. I plan to share your book with my Women's Support Group tonight.

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Summary: Very helpful and heartwrenching
Review: I read about this book in our local newspaper and ordered a copy the same day. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Elaine Weiss masterfully interviews each woman and interprets her situation with thoughtful candor. As a domestic violence survivor, this book was painful for me to read, but it reaffirmed for me that I made the right choice by leaving. This book was so well written and so compelling. I feel it is quite possibly the most "usable" book I have ever read on the subject of domestic violence. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Very helpful and heartwrenching
Review: I work in an industry where I see lots of staff members in domestic violence situations. This book shows the strategies and strength needed by women to get out of these situations. I will be using this book at work. For me, it answered a lot of questions about how women can leave, and why they don't leave (when others think they should). Well written and thoughtful book.