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Recommendation: WHY DOES HE DO THAT? by Lundy Bancroft
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Hard sometimes emotionally to read but really hits home for those who have ever been emotionally, verbally, or phyically abused. It was suggessted to me by a program we have in MA called HAWK for abused women.
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Reply #1 - 01/08/08  12:53pm
" This is the BEST book I have ever read on the topic. His recommendations to the court system should be followed regarding angry men having access to their children, as in not so good for the kids either. He works with abusive men - he know what he is talking about. "
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Reply #2 - 01/12/08  8:06pm
" This book is my bible and it was the #1 thing to get me out of my abusive relationship. I would love to shake this mans hand for saving my life. "
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Reply #3 - 01/12/08  9:17pm
" Lundy Bancroft is very well thought of in all sorts of cirles. He is balanced, accurate and somehow kind. People in abusive situations need this book. I think I'll go read it again after your reminder. Thanks. "
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Reply #4 - 05/31/08  5:09am
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" I'm reading this book right now, I'm ½ way through it. This helped to open my eyes and realize that he won't change. It's also opening my eyes to how he sees things. I wish I had known about this book six years ago (although I don't think it was published then). "
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Reply #5 - 05/31/08  8:04am
" This book and this man changed my life. Isn't it the question we all ask ourselves?

Lundy Bancroft does workshops for abuse victims now, with peer-to-peer counseling. "
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