Coercive Relationships: Find the Answers You Seek

by Jennifer C. Parker

Coercive Relationships provides a beacon for survivors of partner abuse. Parker’s nonjudgmental, empathic voice offers knowledge gleaned from years of experience. Survivors gain answers to frequently asked Each chapter contains illustrative vignettes and suggestions for reflection to assist readers in discovering what they want. Coercive Relationships lifts the private shame survivors feel by connecting their abusers’ actions to societal values and beliefs that permit all forms of violence.

341 pages, Paperback

Published March 10, 2021

Reviews

[Wulfwyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a slow moving book for me. I was in more than one violent relationship. I knew I needed to work on me. When I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway, I decided I would do the exercises. It was brutal. I took time to reflect upon the exercise, my memories and brutal honesty. Consequently I needed a lot of time to read the book. This is an excellent book if you are wanting to work on yourself. It provides a lot of information, which alone is worth getting the book for, and it gives you good exercises. They can help you to recognize the red flags you may have missed. Get this one and take your time with it. It’s hard work but, in my opinion, worth it.

[A.J. McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jennifer C. Parker provides a lifeline to victims of partner abuse in this concise, compassionate, and inclusive work. She helps people recognize and understand the realities of their situation, and she offers suggestions to overcome it. Her checklists and references give the reader a clear, well-organized structure in simple, everyday language. Ms. Parker has obviously put her heart and vast experience into this empathetic and well-crafted work. It is well worth the read for the victims, but also for those who love them and need a deeper understanding of what they are going through.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a survivor of an abusive relationship, I read a lot of books about abuse. I feel like this book really outlined well what it means to be in a coercive relationship. This is important to know the signs whether you are in this type of relationship, have been in the past or maybe have never been but just want to be armed with the information.

[Arianna Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is more than just informative it's validating and empowering. Jennifer C. Parker speaks directly to those caught in emotionally abusive or controlling relationships, breaking down complex behaviors in a way that’s easy to understand and hard to ignore. With thoughtful guidance and practical tools, she helps readers recognize manipulation, reclaim their voice, and begin the journey toward healing.

What makes this book so powerful is its tone: gentle, nonjudgmental, and deeply empathetic. Whether you’re in a coercive relationship, recovering from one, or supporting someone who is, this book offers clarity, strength, and hope