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Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life
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Since its original publication in 1982, Getting Free has changed the lives of tens of thousands of women. Written in an accessible style, packed with practical information and answers, special exercises designed to help a woman recognize abuse, and several success stories, Getting Free remains an important resource today—and this updated edition makes it an all the more re
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Paperback, 464 pages
Published
October 14th 2004
by Seal Press
(first published 1982)
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Very much targeted at middle-class white women. It was written a long time ago, so I get it. The exercises are really good, though.
I adapted a lot of the exercises in this book to better serve my clients, most of whom are NOT middle-class white women. Hopefully, it will be a bit more accessible for them.
I adapted a lot of the exercises in this book to better serve my clients, most of whom are NOT middle-class white women. Hopefully, it will be a bit more accessible for them.
This book was imperative to me to get out of an abusive marriage. I could see fear and lack of confidence was holding me back. I could forward this book to anyone else who would like it or could use it.
Readers struggling with physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or emotional abuse will get help from this book. The author advises the reader to answer numerous questions. Making lists is essential in the healing process.
It's tragic that this book is necessary, but the advice here is practical.
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