Books Women's Experiences Shattered Dreams by Charlotte Fedders - courageous book by the former wife of the former head of the S.E.C. Although this was an intermittently physically abusive relationship, the dynamics of control and submission are striking. Describes nice and happy times and thus the confusion of women in abusive relationships. Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You by Sue William Silverman - biography of a beautiful woman brought up with severe abuse by a father who was also a high government official. Again, the dynamics of control and fear in a family with a very respectable public facade. General Reading Not to People Like Me by Susan Weitzman, Ph.D. The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D. Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Myra Kirschenbaum, Ph.D. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans - a classic. When Love Goes Wrong by Ann Jones and Susan Shechter - another classic book on control/abuse - what to do and no self blame! Getting Free: A Handbook for Women in Abusive Relationships by Ginny NiCarthy - another classic. When Men Batter Women by Neil Jacobson and John Gottman - this is a study of couples' relationships who have self identified as a battering couple. Explores styles of abuse and its impact on the relationships and its future. Data supports strength, intelligence, and courage of women. Retooling on the Run by David Surrenda and Stuart Heller - if you would like a mind-body self help book to guide you to being stronger, more flexible, and centered, this is it - with many exercises. Abuse Books Grounded in Religious Context Silence is Deadly, Judaism Confronts Wifebeating by Naomi Graetz - academic but very interesting. Keeping the Faith, Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse by Marie Fortune - support through scripture - meditative. Advice Column  |   Articles  |   Books  |   Workshops  |   Related Sites  |   Contact Me  |   Home Send comments about website to webmaster Site design by KinSites™ Copyright © 1999-2003 Coaching For Life. All rights reserved.