Short Synopsis
A groundbreaking look into the minds of abusive men from counselor Lundy Bancroft that gives listeners the tools they need to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship.

Full Synopsis
He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and to change your life. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men shows you how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship. You will learn about:

—The early warning signs

—Ten abusive personality types

—The role of drugs and alcohol

—What you can fix, and what you can't

—How to get out of a relationship safely

"This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended for all libraries, especially those in communities with emergency shelter programs." ---Library Journal Starred Review

"Bancroft's book promises to be a beacon of calm and sanity for many storm-tossed families." ---Publishers Weekly

"This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives." ---Jay G. Silverman, PhD.

Library Journal Review