The Story behind the Book: Recovering from Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stalking

 


Today's blog post is the next in the series of book back stories and is the story behind Recovering from Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stalking by Joanna Romer.

From the publisher - 

Following some ongoing, heartful sessions with a friend who had lost her twin sister to domestic violence, I realized that there needed to be a book on this topic, one that did not currently exist. I turned to the late MSI Press author, Joanna Romer, a professor of journalism who had written several popular books published by MSI Press on a wide issue of socio-personal topics, and asked if she might like to take on this topic. Long story short, she did. And she included the story of my friend with insurmountable heartbreak from her twin's murder. Many first-hand experiences shared; many ways of shared coping shared.


Book Description:

Recovering from Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stalking shares the true stories of women who overcame traumatic personal situations and began new lives. The author provides meaningful analysis on such topics as regaining self-esteem, dealing with fear, and handling remorse. Also included is advice from therapists on how survivors can heal themselves and avoid the pitfalls of becoming entrapped in another abusive relationship. This book is for you if you've been the victim of domestic violence, abuse, or stalking, or if your mother, sister or friend has been victimized. The experiences covered range from verbal abuse to murder. Recovering from Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stalking is an essential guide for those who have escaped a dangerous situation or are trying to recover from the loss of a loved one due to domestic violence.


Comment from a reviewer:

Lennie: THE book to give to a friend in need

With an empathic, supportive, and non-judgmental voice, Joanna Romer offers insightful anecdotes from survivors of domestic abuse, professional experience, and concrete advice to those in or trying to leave abusive relationships. Every page of this compact book covers the gamut of domestic abuse, from the initial warning signs to developing a support network and escape plan, resources, and finally, how to heal and build self-esteem. Though Ms. Romer does not sugarcoat the topic, she maintains a hopeful message that life does improve.

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