This book has a set of effective suggestions for the so very many of us who hold ourselves to a higher standard than all of those around us, and who are, therefore, often used by others.

Beverly Engel uses examples of women who were abused and offers suggestions for how to escape from or avoid an abusive situation (all the while without blaming those who are abused for the actions of the abusers), and how to become more empowered. The book offers suggested affirmations and ways to feel and internalize the concept of the affirmation so that it is more powerful and accessible.

I found the examples of situations familiar, the suggestions valuable, and I believe I will need to read this book several more times...and that it will be useful each time I do read it.