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Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
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Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Paperback - 2003

by Lundy Bancroft

In this groundbreaking book, a counselor shows women in abusive relationships how to improve, survive, or leave. "Promises to be a beacon of calm and sanity for many storm-tossed families."--"Publishers Weekly."


Summary

"He doesn't mean to hurt me-he just loses control.""He can be sweet and gentle.""He's scared me a few times, but he never hurts the children-he's a great father.""He's had a really hard life..."Women in abusive relationships tell themselves these things every day. Now they can see inside the minds of angry and controlling men-and change their own lives. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor shows how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship, with:€ The early warning signs€ Nine abusive personality types€ How to tell if an abuser can change, is changing, or ever will€ The role of drugs and alcohol€ What can be fixed, and what can't€ How to leave a relationship safely

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft--a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men--uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. 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 change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: - The early warning signs of abuse
- The nature of abusive thinking
- Myths about abusers
- Ten abusive personality types
- The role of drugs and alcohol
- What you can fix, and what you can't
- And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely "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, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health

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LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF THESE WOMEN: He's two different people.

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  • Title Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
  • Author Lundy Bancroft
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley Books, New York
  • Date 2003-09-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780425191651 / 0425191656
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Wife abuse - United States, Family violence - United States
  • Dewey Decimal Code 362.829

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Citations

  • Library Journal, 08/01/2004, Page 49

About the author

Lundy Bancroft has over twenty-five years of experience in the fields of abuse, trauma, and recovery. He has published five books, including the bestseller Why Does He Do That?, Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?, When Dad Hurts Mom, The Batterer as Parent, and Should I Stay of Should I Go?. Lundy has worked with over 1000 abusive men in his counseling groups. He has also served extensively as a custody evaluator, child abuse investigator, and expert witness, and has presented to 350 audiences across the U.S. and abroad.
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