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Domestic Violence The Disease: The Sara Farraday Story
Sara, was determined to marry the man of her dreams; Little did she know, her dream would soon turn into a nightmare. Naive, innocent Sara Ramsey, fell madly in love with bad-boy, Mike Farraday. Despite the negative rumors, Sara, married Mike, and soon became the the target of his drunken rages and erractic behavior. After eight years of physical and mental abuse, Sara, finally realizes that she has to get out. Mike is determined that Sara won't live long enough to escape the hell that he has prepared for her. This story weaves lies with love, treachery with truth and serves up a menu of suspense-spiced with a tablespoon of murder. This story is fiction, but the events are based on true episodes that took place.
220 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2011
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March 1, 2017
Five Stars
This was a great story I wonder if Sara did it . If she did who would blame her after what he did to her for all those years
This was a great story I wonder if Sara did it . If she did who would blame her after what he did to her for all those years
March 9, 2022
As the name suggests 'Domestic Violence Is The Disease'.
I come from a DV background, and anyone be it in your circle or whom you know has been suffering silently must read this hard-hitting book.
It started with a story of a girl who wanted to marry the man of her dreams. She did marry him only to find out that he was never the man of her dreams. He was a monster hidden beneath the skin of an attractive man.
She gave birth to two of his kids only to hear in return that she was a whore and was sleeping around with others. She was a breadwinner of the family, yet she got beatings almost every day, and one of the times she was admitted to the hospital.
How her family wanted to support her to move out of the DV relationship, but then she never had enough courage. She took almost 8 to 9 years to move out of it. (This is exactly what happens when you try to leave the narcissist). They block your way and make you weak. I can speak on this from my own experience.
Please spread the word about this book so that women learn to stand on their feet and fight against all odds. They have all the strength in their bones to come out of everything. They just need good listeners and supportive people in their lives.
I come from a DV background, and anyone be it in your circle or whom you know has been suffering silently must read this hard-hitting book.
It started with a story of a girl who wanted to marry the man of her dreams. She did marry him only to find out that he was never the man of her dreams. He was a monster hidden beneath the skin of an attractive man.
She gave birth to two of his kids only to hear in return that she was a whore and was sleeping around with others. She was a breadwinner of the family, yet she got beatings almost every day, and one of the times she was admitted to the hospital.
How her family wanted to support her to move out of the DV relationship, but then she never had enough courage. She took almost 8 to 9 years to move out of it. (This is exactly what happens when you try to leave the narcissist). They block your way and make you weak. I can speak on this from my own experience.
Please spread the word about this book so that women learn to stand on their feet and fight against all odds. They have all the strength in their bones to come out of everything. They just need good listeners and supportive people in their lives.
September 12, 2018
Very good story about the physical abuse suffered by some women. Why they stay, why they endure, what can happen when they finally explode. Women, read and watch out for feeling like this. Men, if you are doing this, stop. Remember, in order to abuse someone, the first step is to make that person feel bad about themselves and ashamed to tell anyone. The second step is to cut them off from all family and friends that might help, and make one afraid to seek help elsewhere. Sometimes the threat is to harm family if they tell them. Those threats should be taken seriously. In order to make someone stay and take it, they have to be made to believe they deserve it, that they are failing everything they do, that, even if they can't figure out what they did, they are doing something to cause it. Many women abuse their spouses as well. But their abuse is mental, men tend to be physical. If you are in this very well described situation, get out, FAST. If they promise to change, beg for forgiveness, then do it again, they are not likely to change unless forced to change. This is an excellent book about the problem. More truth than fiction though. I recommend it highly.
October 16, 2021
Sara Farraday
This book was okay. It was all over the place as well. Although I felt sorry for Sara and what she went through with Mike, domestic violence does suck. This book is nothing like I’ve read before when it comes to DV. It was all over and it seemed to be written to fast! It somewhat held my attention. Some of it I skipped through and it didn’t matter because I didn’t miss anything in between. Would I recommend this book? No!
This book was okay. It was all over the place as well. Although I felt sorry for Sara and what she went through with Mike, domestic violence does suck. This book is nothing like I’ve read before when it comes to DV. It was all over and it seemed to be written to fast! It somewhat held my attention. Some of it I skipped through and it didn’t matter because I didn’t miss anything in between. Would I recommend this book? No!
November 2, 2017
Very good book.
This book kept my attention from beginning to end . Sometimes I just wanted to jump in the book and shake the wife to her senses. I don't thing anybody would deal with that much abuse from there spouse.
This book kept my attention from beginning to end . Sometimes I just wanted to jump in the book and shake the wife to her senses. I don't thing anybody would deal with that much abuse from there spouse.
November 28, 2018
So true to to life. I went through very similar violence. It's easy to forget what I went through 27 yrs ago and we need to remember it happens every day of the week multiply times,all over the world. We need to stand up and be United to stop violence
January 30, 2022
Abuse is never ok
I really did enjoy this read, but i hate domestic abuse. I too suffered at the hands of my husband, i am glad Sara was able to get away with her life and her childrens lives
I really did enjoy this read, but i hate domestic abuse. I too suffered at the hands of my husband, i am glad Sara was able to get away with her life and her childrens lives
April 7, 2022
Wow
Wow wow wow that ending has me thinking! I don't know how hard it is to leave an abusive person and nor could I fathom what I would do in that situation. However I am a believer in GOD, and although we may not see GOD sees and knows all.
Wow wow wow that ending has me thinking! I don't know how hard it is to leave an abusive person and nor could I fathom what I would do in that situation. However I am a believer in GOD, and although we may not see GOD sees and knows all.
July 22, 2024
It was decent
I enjoyed this book and have heard way to many similar stories and this she was successful in the end and made it out alive!! What great twist and turns it had to all Mike's secrets and such!!!
I enjoyed this book and have heard way to many similar stories and this she was successful in the end and made it out alive!! What great twist and turns it had to all Mike's secrets and such!!!
June 11, 2025
OMG this book was so good I stayed up all night in the wee hours to finish it! I could not put it down!!! Even better there’s a sequel book that follows this one and picks right up where it ended in this one. Here goes another night of no sleep but oh well🤷🏻♀️
May 24, 2018
Ok
This book was hard to read. The subject of the story was good but the structure and characters needed more.
This book was hard to read. The subject of the story was good but the structure and characters needed more.
November 21, 2018
Great!
This is a great book. Read it in a few days and was addicted. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
This is a great book. Read it in a few days and was addicted. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
September 15, 2021
Needed more details.
November 2, 2021
Not for me
I couldn't get into this book I don't know why I just couldn't seem to get my head round it don't know if it's because of the way the book is written
I couldn't get into this book I don't know why I just couldn't seem to get my head round it don't know if it's because of the way the book is written
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January 16, 2023Good read
I really enjoyed the book. I'm glad Sara finally got up the nerve to leave the abusive husband. Can't wait to read the next book
I really enjoyed the book. I'm glad Sara finally got up the nerve to leave the abusive husband. Can't wait to read the next book
March 30, 2024
The story always good, but I am not a fan of the writing. It was sloppy and there were time I had to read something twice to make sure I read it right.
February 16, 2025
Domestic Violence The Disease
A good read. Well written and kept your interest throughout. Sad that domestic violence is so prevalent. Would read this author again.
A good read. Well written and kept your interest throughout. Sad that domestic violence is so prevalent. Would read this author again.
May 16, 2025
fantastic read. although at the end it didn't tell you who did it
October 28, 2025
Amazing read. A big insight into domestic violence
December 22, 2025
Great quick read book was able to finish it in a day.
February 5, 2017
Domestic Violence: The Sara Farraday Story
The story was ok, obviously it's not a pleasant subject although to be honest there are other real and fictional accounts of domestic abuse that are considerably more graphic. It's probably worth reading if you have an interest in the subject. It would be useful in terms of awareness reading for older teenagers because it makes the point without being excessively focused on the graphic detail.
This is listed as fiction based on actual events but so is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, so 'based on' can be misleading. I'm not sure how loosely it's based on real events, nor is it exactly clear if it's a combination of domestic abuse experiences from different families fictionalized into one story because some parts seem disjointed.
It is interesting but the writing style is a bit odd. It feels rushed and uncomfortable in some places and dragged out in others, there's quite a bit of pointless detail about things that don't seem relevant. The dialogue comes across as stilted and a bit juvenile.
The story was ok, obviously it's not a pleasant subject although to be honest there are other real and fictional accounts of domestic abuse that are considerably more graphic. It's probably worth reading if you have an interest in the subject. It would be useful in terms of awareness reading for older teenagers because it makes the point without being excessively focused on the graphic detail.
This is listed as fiction based on actual events but so is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, so 'based on' can be misleading. I'm not sure how loosely it's based on real events, nor is it exactly clear if it's a combination of domestic abuse experiences from different families fictionalized into one story because some parts seem disjointed.
It is interesting but the writing style is a bit odd. It feels rushed and uncomfortable in some places and dragged out in others, there's quite a bit of pointless detail about things that don't seem relevant. The dialogue comes across as stilted and a bit juvenile.
January 4, 2015
This story is incredible. It really helped me to understand why so many people stay in Domestic Violence relationships. I have read other books about Domestic Violence, and I must admit, I had to get out my dictionary to look up a few words. I enjoyed the way the story was written, in plain simple truth that everyone can understand. I allowed my 15 year old neice to also read this book. Many mothers should also read this story and allow their children to read before they enter into relationships. An intense lesson of: what looks good, may not be good for you. The story was well written. Although this author may not be a Nora Roberts or a Danielle Steele, I really enjoyed this book. I give it 5 stars, because it tells and incredible story that we can all learn from.
November 24, 2013
Fiction: It is a raw rendition of the personal experience of the protagonist, Sara Faraday as told by the author Annette Reid. the story reveals not only the dynamics of an abusive relationship but the legal and ethical complications that arose as a result.
The writing is told in a short, fragmented and terse style, which adds to the characterization of the main character as narrator.
The writing is told in a short, fragmented and terse style, which adds to the characterization of the main character as narrator.
March 31, 2012
This book is awesome. Filled with drama, mystery, suspense. Not like most Domestic Violence Books. This one is very creative and filled with intense twist and turns that will have you quessing until the very end.
July 6, 2014
Sara's story is gut-wrenching, to say the least! It's so hard to comprehend why a young woman would face this terror called domestic violence day after day, year after year! As the title suggests, it's often referred to as a disease. Hmm I've never thought of it that way!
September 21, 2012
Excellent if I must say so myself.
April 5, 2013
Riveting and heart breaking story. Sara stayed so long with this man who she hoped and prayed would change. He never changed only got worse.
September 5, 2017
Great read. Tough at times
Good story, tough read at times, definitely something I and so many women have been through, or are still going through.
Good story, tough read at times, definitely something I and so many women have been through, or are still going through.
April 15, 2017
Sarah was a girl who was in love with a guy name Michael.. She couldn't see pass his wrongs no matter what until she moved in with him... Wow the beatings.. I dont know how she dealt with that so long...Messing with a 13 yr old, babiii, that would have drawed the line for me... I'm glad she was smart enough in the end to walk away.... Good story..
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