Breaking Free from Partner Abuse: Voices of Battered Women Caught in the Cycle of Domestic Violence

by Mary Marecek

For all women experiencing violence in a relationship, whether at the hands of a same-sex or heterosexual partner, this book provides affirmation and direction to move past the struggles and start to heal. By drawing from a diverse population and using poetry, prose, illustrations, and the words of abused women, this resource covers the many important and often difficult issues, such as a battered-person's rights, how to leave an abuser, understanding physical violence, lesbian battering, and women's shelters. The guide also addresses many of the reasons why women stay in violent relationships and explains the concepts of boundaries and self-identity.

Genres: Abuse

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1993

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Length: Very short and easy read. I really enjoyed the lists and then the elaborations.

Subject: This talks about several women who went through domestic abuse with their husbands/boyfriends. It's quite saddening to know that this is still going on today. It gives good advice on what you should do if you are currently in some kind of abusive relationship.

Lacking: It lacks advice for those who want to help someone who is in an abusive relationship. For example, if I know someone in an abusive relationship, what should I do as a friend to help them get out? Perhaps I need to do additional reading.

I think it's worth the read.