K J Wilson (Ed), Publisher: Hunter House Publishers, ISBN 0897932277

The author reflects her 17 years on the front lines working against domestic violence after surviving an abusive relationship herself. Karen Wilson provides a comprehensive manual for counselors, legal professionals, and victims of abuse, addressing behavioral patterns, the role of alcohol and drugs, how to leave abusive relationships, legislation on domestic violence, and more.

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Ginny Nicarthy, Publisher: Group West, ISBN 1878067923

Although Getting Free was written in 1982, it is still called the bible of all domestic violence texts. It's not just the content of the book--twenty-four chapters covering a gamut of issues--but the tone. The problems of and solutions to domestic violence are clearly defined through the voices of women as they share their experiences and carve out their steps toward freedom.

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Andrea Ashworth, Picador; ISBN: 0330351923

Synopsis:
Andrea Ashworth's father died when she was 5 leaving her, her 3 year-old sister and mother to fend for themselves. A succession of stepfathers, some violent and an itinerant life of poverty were her lot but reading was her escape route out of misery.

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Roddy Doyle, Vintage; ISBN: 0749395990

Synopsis:
Prize-winner Roddy Doyle's novel is the story of an ordinary woman from Dublin and her stormy relationship with her husband Charlo.

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Patricia Evans, Adams Media Corporation; ISBN: 1558505822

Synopsis:
Discusses the potential damage of verbal abuse, how to identify a problem relationship, and how to change or leave such relationships.

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