This was a quick read and quite a reveal. There were characteristics I recognized that really opened my eyes to what I was missing. When the abuse is not physical it is hard to recognize it for what it is. Fact is, a relationship should make you feel good, not bad about yourself and this book walks you through the warning signs.
Highly recommend for women living in an abusive marriage. And everybody else, to educate themselves in the unique dynamics of domestic violence. You cannot understand it otherwise. Very encouraging book.
This is the best I can do for a review of this book...
This book helped me realize I was in an abusive relationship; I wasn't crazy after all... But most importantly, this book opened the eyes of the woman whom took me in and cared for me all of my life. Though it was obvious she was abused, the mental tricks and games take their toll. Giving her this book was the best gift I ever gave her, because for the first time I saw her stand up for herself. Even though he didn't change, she became a lot stronger of a woman because of this book. I wish I could personally thank Cindy for being brave enough to write it.
Maybe it's because of my background, but I found this book to be more like a bitch fest. She had several valid points, don't get me wrong. We also find out throughout the book what an ass her first husband was, with example after example of what he did, and how it was abusive. What disturbed me most was the fact that whe was remarried within a few years to another man.
Great heartfelt book with tons of information. Highly recommended for anyone in an abusive relationship, or currently trying to remove themselves from an unhealthy relationship. I am not a big reader, and usually read about half of a book. This book I read half in one day and completed the book within a week. Highly recommended!