Voices of Women Who Broke Free ~ Received a 'starred-review from Library Journal for core material on the subject of domestic violence ~ Used by universities across the country for Social Work required reading
SURVIVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE tells the stories of twelve women. Each was a victim of domestic violence, escaped from her abuser, reclaimed her dignity, reconstructed her life, and rediscovered peace. Domestic violence doesn’t just happen “out there” somewhere. It happens in our town, in our neighborhood, on our street. It happens to women we see at work, the supermarket, the movie theater, the ballet and the PTA board meeting. Every woman who has left an abusive man—every woman who has yet to leave—will find encouragement and hope in the voices of these women who broke free.
This book addresses some of the fundemental issues:
- WHY DON’T THEY JUST LEAVE
- GETTING OUT
- AFTER IT’S OVER, IT’S NOT OVER
- LETTING GO, GOING ON
From the author:
"SURVIVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE tells the stories of twelve women. Each was a victim of domestic violence, escaped from her abuser, reclaimed her dignity, reconstructed her life, and rediscovered peace. Domestic violence doesn’t just happen “out there” somewhere. It happens in our town, in our neighborhood, on our street. It happens to women we see at the supermarket, the movie theater, the ballet and the PTA board meeting. Every woman who has left an abusive man—every woman who has yet to leave—will find encouragement and hope in the voices of these women who broke free.
What other people are saying about this book:
"I just finished reading 'Surviving Domestic Violence: Voices of Women Who Broke Free'. It is so moving and stirs many emotions. I can't wait to share this book with others."
Andi Kubota, RN, MSN, PNP, CMC, Care Coordination Manager Shriners Hospitals for Children, Honolulu, HI
"Elaine Weiss is an inspiration to women everywhere who have suffered abuse from a spouse or partner. That is why we chose her as the 2004 recipient of our “Making a Difference for Women” award."
Leigh Wintz, Executive Director, Soroptimist International of the Americas
"This book will save lives. In her clear and beautiful prose, Dr. Weiss penetrates the curtain of silence, confusion, self-doubt and shame, and empowers abused women to find the courage to reach out for help. Everyone knows someone who needs to read this important book."
Rachel Naomi Remen, MD -- Author, Kitchen Table Wisdom, My Grandfather’s Blessings
"Weiss finds that breaking isolation is the key to leaving, only she calls it “escaping”. “Leaving”, she says, “is what you do when a movie is over. Escaping takes enormous courage.”
Joan Zorza, Esq, Editor, Domestic Violence Report and Sexual Assault Report
"Battered women will find this book life-affirming. All readers will find it informative, well-written, and even riveting."
Andy Klein, Columnist, National Bulletin on Domestic Violence Prevention
Elaine Weiss is also the author of "Family and Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen, Talk, and Take Action When Someone You Care About is Being Abused.
Published by Volcano Press