Portrayed Crazy: A Memoir of Spousal Abuse

by Kate Klaver

For Kate Klaver, an emotionally detached housewife from Sunton, Iowa, the pressure to keep secrets of an imprisoned marriage became difficult. For her husband, D, burying those secrets before they surfaced became his ultimate goal. Therefore, he set out to destroy his wife's credibility- declaring Kate mentally unstable. Rumors swarmed among families and friends that intervention followed by committal was Kate's fate. Then, an unprovoked beating from D enraged Kate to take back her power.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Jenny Lue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful read. An inspirational memoir. You find yourself fighting for this victim. God Bless Kate Klaver for exposing her abusive marriage. Red flags waved.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not an easy read, but important

[Kassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!

This memoir was so intense and shook me to the core with anger in so many ways. It is hard to believe that DV can be hidden for so long without anyone noticing.

In my experience with loving someone who was a victim of DV, the isolation was the biggest sign that I noticed .. always making excuses.

I applaud this author for finding her voice and choosing freedom over fear!! 💜

[Lilly Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informational story talking about hidden domestic violence both physical and psychological in relationships. This booked proved, “you can never judge a book (or people) by its cover”.

[Kait · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not an easy read in parts, especially for survivors of DV/SA, however VERY important read!! Thank you for writing your story to show others that hope & healing is possible- no matter HOW long you may have been trapped!! Bravo!

[Tresa Hallberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was asked to read this book and post a review on Amazon. I liked how the author had her own faults also and was first to call herself out on them. I’m glad she was able to end her old life and start fresh even at the age of 57. This author is from the same county I live in when makes it even more interesting.

[Karenlynn Hurt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grateful for this book. I was married to an extremely abusive pastor 29 years who left me penniless and everyone believing I was the crazy one. I started to read this book and couldn't put it down. The same game of your the crazy wife with the problems that I lived through. It made me realize I wasn't the only woman labeled crazy by an abusive husband.
Thank you for sharing your story to help others
An eye opening book

[Mary Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly well written. So much insight in just 139 pages. Tells the truth about a violent marriage. I am myself both a survivor of domestic violence (verbal) and a social worker. I could not recommend this book more highly. It is truly a must read!

[Jacey Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hits on so many notes that some people experience from abuse. Great book