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4.57 AVERAGE
4.57 AVERAGE
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challenging
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting
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An extremely interesting and important book, showing how control and coercion can lead to abuse and murder.
As mentioned quite a few times in the book, society needs to stop excusing the perpetrators and blaming victims. It is time to realise that the "crime of passion" is a myth, that domestic abuse is a heinous crime, that coercive control leaves people (predominantly women and children) live in constant fear.
As mentioned quite a few times in the book, society needs to stop excusing the perpetrators and blaming victims. It is time to realise that the "crime of passion" is a myth, that domestic abuse is a heinous crime, that coercive control leaves people (predominantly women and children) live in constant fear.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
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Wow, this book .... It may just save a life.
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challenging
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What a fantastic yet horrifyingly concerning book; finished in a weekend. I feel everyone should read this to be able to recognise warning signs for themselves and friends/family/colleagues. It should be required reading for judges in family court. A very comprehensive look at domestic abuse and homicide via the 8 stages of coercive control. My only gripe is how many times the words ‘coercive control’ feature in the book. This is especially noticeable in the audiobook.
Doesn’t take away from how important this read is though!
Doesn’t take away from how important this read is though!
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