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A Stolen Life

A Memoir

par Jaycee Dugard ...

In the summer of 1991 I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother who loved me. I was just like you. Until the day my life was stolen.For eighteen years I was a prisoner. I was an object for someone to use and abuse.For eighteen years I was not allowed to speak my own name. I became a mother and was forced to be a sister. For eighteen years I survived an impossible ... En savoir plus

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In the summer of 1991 I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother who loved me. I was just like you. Until the day my life was stolen.For eighteen years I was a prisoner. I was an object for someone to use and abuse.For eighteen years I was not allowed to speak my own name. I became a mother and was forced to be a sister. For eighteen years I survived an impossible
... En savoir plus
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

par Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.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 ... En savoir plus

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.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
... En savoir plus
Where’S My Tomorrow

par W.M. Fisher ...

This book is intended to be a love story between a child and a woman that loved her unconditionally, and it was because of that love that she was able to break the chain of child abuse. You hear every day that abuse is continued from generation to generation. But it can be stopped and not perpetuatedall it takes is love. There are parts that may be difficult to read for some, but it just ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

This book is intended to be a love story between a child and a woman that loved her unconditionally, and it was because of that love that she was able to break the chain of child abuse. You hear every day that abuse is continued from generation to generation. But it can be stopped and not perpetuatedall it takes is love. There are parts that may be difficult to read for some, but it just
... En savoir plus
Trauma and Recovery

The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

par Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that ... En savoir plus

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**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that
... En savoir plus
Finding Me

An Oprah's Book Club Pick

par Viola Davis ...

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A HARPERS BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2022 • A PARADE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK“It’s clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir; Finding Me reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts ... En savoir plus

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OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A HARPERS BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2022 • A PARADE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK“It’s clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir; Finding Me reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts
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Little Girl Lost

The true story of a broken child

par Mia Marconi ...

Collections series HarperTrue Life – A Short Read
The fourth in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Kira first came to foster carer Mia Marconi’s home on respite care when she was three. She had suffered an unimaginable amount of abuse in her short life. Although she couldn’t tie her shoe laces, she could smash a room to pieces; she fought against everything like a wild cat.At the age of five Kira moved permanently to ... En savoir plus

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The fourth in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Kira first came to foster carer Mia Marconi’s home on respite care when she was three. She had suffered an unimaginable amount of abuse in her short life. Although she couldn’t tie her shoe laces, she could smash a room to pieces; she fought against everything like a wild cat.At the age of five Kira moved permanently to
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A Boy Without Hope

par Casey Watson ...

A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn’t know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life’s scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope.Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best – rolling up her sleeves and ... En savoir plus

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A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn’t know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life’s scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope.Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best – rolling up her sleeves and
... En savoir plus
The Sexual Healing Journey

A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Third Edition)

par Wendy Maltz ...

“Men and women who have despaired that their sex lives would never change will find hope and answers in this friendly, encouraging, and essential guide.” —Laura Davis, coauthor of The Courage to Heal and author of Allies in HealingThis widely esteemed, highly respected self-help guide helps survivors of sexual abuse heal from the past, improve relationships, and discover the joys of sexual ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“Men and women who have despaired that their sex lives would never change will find hope and answers in this friendly, encouraging, and essential guide.” —Laura Davis, coauthor of The Courage to Heal and author of Allies in HealingThis widely esteemed, highly respected self-help guide helps survivors of sexual abuse heal from the past, improve relationships, and discover the joys of sexual
... En savoir plus
Healing Sex

A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma

par Staci Haines ...

The first encouraging, sex-positive guide for all women survivors of sexual assault -- heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, coupled, and single -- who want to reclaim their sex lives. While most books on the topic broach sexuality only to reassure women that it is all right to say "no" to unwanted sex, Healing Sex encourages women to learn how to say "yes" -- to their own desires and on their own ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The first encouraging, sex-positive guide for all women survivors of sexual assault -- heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, coupled, and single -- who want to reclaim their sex lives. While most books on the topic broach sexuality only to reassure women that it is all right to say "no" to unwanted sex, Healing Sex encourages women to learn how to say "yes" -- to their own desires and on their own
... En savoir plus
Nobody’s Son

All Alex ever wanted was a family of his own

par Cathy Glass ...

Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he’ll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive ... En savoir plus

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Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he’ll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive
... En savoir plus
SPUN

A waitress. A con man. The story police wouldn't touch.

par Glenda Toews ...

Sometimes evil doesn't come with bulging eyes and gnashing teeth.Sometimes evil smiles back at you.Waving.From a barstool.The problem with being conned is that it feels perfectly reasonable-while it's happening.Glenda wanted more than an ordinary life. When a charismatic philanthropist offered a glimpse into a world of generosity, influence, and possibility, she stepped through the door believing ... En savoir plus

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Sometimes evil doesn't come with bulging eyes and gnashing teeth.Sometimes evil smiles back at you.Waving.From a barstool.The problem with being conned is that it feels perfectly reasonable-while it's happening.Glenda wanted more than an ordinary life. When a charismatic philanthropist offered a glimpse into a world of generosity, influence, and possibility, she stepped through the door believing
... En savoir plus
Broken: Part 2 of 3

A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking secret.

par Rosie Lewis ...

Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the ... En savoir plus

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Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the
... En savoir plus
Something Different

par T. Baggins ...

" ... You have a gift for characterization, the dialogue sparkled, I could see how Michael was changing and growing, and I was rooting for them both right from the start." -- Sarah F., DEAR AUTHOR***An Unhappily Married ManMichael Maguire's love life has always lacked ... something. Hiswife is cold, his children are distant, and he's desperate for one night ofself-indulgence. One night of real ... En savoir plus

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" ... You have a gift for characterization, the dialogue sparkled, I could see how Michael was changing and growing, and I was rooting for them both right from the start." -- Sarah F., DEAR AUTHOR***An Unhappily Married ManMichael Maguire's love life has always lacked ... something. Hiswife is cold, his children are distant, and he's desperate for one night ofself-indulgence. One night of real
... En savoir plus
Please Stop Laughing at Me

One Woman's Inspirational Story

par Jodee Blanco ...

Discover how beloved author and activist Jodee Blanco ignited a grassroots movement in the nation’s schools to fight against bullying in this timely update of the seminal classic Please Stop Laughing at Me.In this timely update of the seminal classic, author and activist Jodee Blanco reveals how she simply set out to share her story—and ended up igniting a grassroots movement in the nation’s ... En savoir plus

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Discover how beloved author and activist Jodee Blanco ignited a grassroots movement in the nation’s schools to fight against bullying in this timely update of the seminal classic Please Stop Laughing at Me.In this timely update of the seminal classic, author and activist Jodee Blanco reveals how she simply set out to share her story—and ended up igniting a grassroots movement in the nation’s
... En savoir plus
This Is How Your Marriage Ends

A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships

par Matthew Fray ...

A thoughtful, down-to-earth, contemporary guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives.Good people can be bad at relationships.One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to “journal his feelings,” Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A thoughtful, down-to-earth, contemporary guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives.Good people can be bad at relationships.One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to “journal his feelings,” Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the
... En savoir plus
A Child Called It

One Child's Courage to Survive

par Dave Pelzer ...

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no
... En savoir plus
The Courage to Heal

A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

par Ellen Bass, Laura Davis ...

First published in 1988, the groundbreaking The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse has been completely revised, updated, and expanded for its 20th Anniversary edition. Considered "a classic" and "the bible of healing from child sexual abuse," this inspiring, comprehensive and compassionate guide provides a map of support of the healing journey and a lifeline for ... En savoir plus

$21.05 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

First published in 1988, the groundbreaking The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse has been completely revised, updated, and expanded for its 20th Anniversary edition. Considered "a classic" and "the bible of healing from child sexual abuse," this inspiring, comprehensive and compassionate guide provides a map of support of the healing journey and a lifeline for
... En savoir plus
Cry Silent Tears

The heartbreaking survival story of a small mute boy who overcame unbearable suffering and found his voice again

par Joe Peters ...

Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene ... En savoir plus

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Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene
... En savoir plus
I Did Tell, I Did: The True Story Of A Little Girl Betrayed By Those Who Should Have Loved Her

par Cassie Harte ...

Cassie was just a little girl who wanted to be loved. Betrayed by her mother in the most horrific manner, and abused by her 'uncle', she had to fight to survive the demons of her past.Cassie couldn't remember when the abuse began, but from an early age, she knew that her life was different from other children. Her mother made it clear that she wasn't wanted, she wasn't loved and He said that he ... En savoir plus

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Cassie was just a little girl who wanted to be loved. Betrayed by her mother in the most horrific manner, and abused by her 'uncle', she had to fight to survive the demons of her past.Cassie couldn't remember when the abuse began, but from an early age, she knew that her life was different from other children. Her mother made it clear that she wasn't wanted, she wasn't loved and He said that he
... En savoir plus
Tango Lessons

A Memoir

par Meghan Flaherty ...

From a dazzling new literary voice, a debut memoir about a young woman learning to dance tango, becoming comfortable in her own skin and in the arms of othersTango was an unlikely choice for Meghan Flaherty. A young woman living with the scars of past trauma, she was terrified of being touched and shied away from real passion. But by her late twenties, she knew something had to change. She dug up ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

From a dazzling new literary voice, a debut memoir about a young woman learning to dance tango, becoming comfortable in her own skin and in the arms of othersTango was an unlikely choice for Meghan Flaherty. A young woman living with the scars of past trauma, she was terrified of being touched and shied away from real passion. But by her late twenties, she knew something had to change. She dug up
... En savoir plus
Narcissistic Fathers an Emotional Abuse Workbook: Narcissistic States and the Therapeutic Process

par Amy Landry ...

What are the signs of a narcissistic father?What happens to daughters of narcissistic fathers?How does a narcissistic father behave?How do you recover from a narcissistic father?In this book:** NARCISSISTIC FATHERS - AN EMOTIONAL ABUSE - Workbook:** The narcissistic States and The Therapeutic Process by Amy Landry you'll find the answers!Often, chi... ... En savoir plus

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What are the signs of a narcissistic father?What happens to daughters of narcissistic fathers?How does a narcissistic father behave?How do you recover from a narcissistic father?In this book:** NARCISSISTIC FATHERS - AN EMOTIONAL ABUSE - Workbook:** The narcissistic States and The Therapeutic Process by Amy Landry you'll find the answers!Often, chi...
... En savoir plus
Living with Trauma, Finding the Light Again

par M. Struemph ...

A powerful and deeply personal memoir, Struemph draws on her own stories of overcoming life's small obstacles to developing the tenacity and resiliency to conquer much larger ones.With a keen eye, Struemph untangles how the subtle nuances of common behaviors and actions can set us up to become a predator's target. She knows first-hand the overwhelming effects of sexual trauma and the unique ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A powerful and deeply personal memoir, Struemph draws on her own stories of overcoming life's small obstacles to developing the tenacity and resiliency to conquer much larger ones.With a keen eye, Struemph untangles how the subtle nuances of common behaviors and actions can set us up to become a predator's target. She knows first-hand the overwhelming effects of sexual trauma and the unique
... En savoir plus
But I Love Him

Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Dating Relationships

par Jill Murray ...

$11.99 CAD
Trauma Bonding

par Lauren Kozlowski ...

'If your relationship is so bad, why don't you just leave them?''If you were in such an abusive relationship, why did you stay with them for so long?''If you knew you were in a relationship with such a toxic person, why didn't you ask people for help?'If you've ever been asked these questions, aside from being ignorant and hurtful, you'll know it's beyond frustrating. The answer to the above ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

'If your relationship is so bad, why don't you just leave them?''If you were in such an abusive relationship, why did you stay with them for so long?''If you knew you were in a relationship with such a toxic person, why didn't you ask people for help?'If you've ever been asked these questions, aside from being ignorant and hurtful, you'll know it's beyond frustrating. The answer to the above
... En savoir plus

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