Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

Bancroft, Lundy

ISBN 10: 1452603448 ISBN 13: 9781452603445

Publisher: Tantor Media Inc, 2011

Synopsis

He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men-and to change your life. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men shows you how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship. You will learn about:-The early warning signs-Ten abusive personality types-The role of drugs and alcohol-What you can fix, and what you can't-How to get out of a relationship safely

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"[A] valuable resource...essential reading for those in the helping professions."

Bancroft has opened a window into the thinking of abusive men, and his book helps open a door out of abusive relationships. Gavin de Becker, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less
Most books about abuse in relationships focus on women how they re hurt, why they stay. As important as these questions are, they can also distract us from the heart of the problem. Bancroft boldly asks and brilliantly answers the most important questions of all: Why do so many men abuse women? What can be done about it? This book is desperately needed and long overdue. Jackson Katz, creator of the award-winning video Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity
This fascinating investigation into what makes abusive men tick is alarming but its candid handling of a difficult subject makes it a valuable resource for professionals and victims alike Jargon-free analysis is frequently broken up by interesting first-person accounts and boxes that distill in-depth information into simple checklists. Bancroft s book promises to be a beacon of calm for many storm-tossed families. Publishers Weekly
Bancroft, a former codirector of Emerge, the first U.S. program for abusive men, and a 15-year veteran of work with abusive men, reminds readers that each year in this country, two to four million women are assaulted by their partners and that at least one out of three American women will be a victim of violence by a husband or boyfriend at some point in her life. His valuable resource covers early warning signs, ten abusive personality types, the abusive mentality, problems with getting help from the legal system, and the long, complex process of change This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended. Library Journal
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"Bancroft has opened a window into the thinking of abusive men, and his book helps open a door out of abusive relationships."--Gavin de Becker, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less

"Most books about abuse in relationships focus on women--how they're hurt, why they stay. As important as these questions are, they can also distract us from the heart of the problem. Bancroft boldly asks--and brilliantly answers--the most important questions of all: Why do so many men abuse women? What can be done about it? This book is desperately needed and long overdue."--Jackson Katz, creator of the award-winning video Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity

"This fascinating investigation into what makes abusive men tick is alarming but its candid handling of a difficult subject makes it a valuable resource for professionals and victims alike...Jargon-free analysis is frequently broken up by interesting first-person accounts and boxes that distill in-depth information into simple checklists. Bancroft's book promises to be a beacon of calm for many storm-tossed families."--Publishers Weekly

"Bancroft, a former codirector of Emerge, the first U.S. program for abusive men, and a 15-year veteran of work with abusive men, reminds readers that each year in this country, two to four million women are assaulted by their partners and that at least one out of three American women will be a victim of violence by a husband or boyfriend at some point in her life. His valuable resource covers early warning signs, ten abusive personality types, the abusive mentality, problems with getting help from the legal system, and the long, complex process of change...This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended."--Library Journal

About the Author

Lundy Bancroft is one of the world's foremost experts on domestic abuse and a former codirector at Emerge, the nation's first program for abusive men.
A veteran of stage and screen, Peter Berkrot held feature roles in Caddyshack and Showtime's Brotherhood, and his audiobooks include The Woods by Harlan Coben and Country Driving by Peter Hessler. Library Journal described Peter's narration of When the Whistle Blows by Fran Cannon Slayton as "a brilliant job of personalizing each of the men in Jimmy's life."

About this edition

• Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1452603448
• ISBN 13: 9781452603445
• Binding: Audio CD