G. P. Putnam's Sons, Date: 2002. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2002. G. P. Putnam's Sons ISBN 0399148442 9780399148446 [US]

Putnam Adult, Date: 2002-09. Hardcover. Used: Good. 2002. Putnam Adult ISBN 0399148442 9780399148446 [US]

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0399148442 9780399148446 [US]

266 Pages, Very Good+. Page 267 a little wrinkled up in the binding process, else contents appear as unread & unblemished in wraps displaying minimal surface/edge/wear, as shown.In this groundbreaking book, domestic violence expert Lundy Bancroft uses his unique perspective as a therapist for abusive and controlling men to help women, their children, and other family members who have been touched by abuse understand why abusers behave the way they do and what can be done about it. Bancroft teaches women how to survive and improve an abusive relationship; how to determine how dangerous an abuser is and when it is impossible to rectify a situation; and how to get out of a relationship safely. Bancroft identifies nine types of abusive men, addressing different styles, from the physical batterer to the strictly verbal abuser. He dispels the pervasive societal myths surrounding abuse, exposing common excuses used by abusers, such as having experienced an abusive childhood or substance addiction. Bancroft answers commonly asked questions, such as what warning signs of abuse to look for early in a relationship; what is and isn"t abusive behavior; how to know if a woman and her children are in danger; and how to tell when a man is really changing. Why Does He Do That? gets to the heart of abusive men"s thoughts and behaviors, making it a vital resource for victims of domestic violence, their families, and professionals. This empowering book ...