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Trauma and Recovery

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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Dangerous Personalities

An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People

by Joe Navarro, Toni Sciarra Poynter ...

What makes a narcissist go from self-involved to terrifying? In this national bestseller, Joe Navarro, a leading FBI profiler, unlocks the secrets to the personality disorders that put us all at risk.“I should have known.”“How could we have missed the warning signs?””I always thought there was something off about him.”When we wake up to new tragedies in the news every day—shootings, rampages, acts ... Read more

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What makes a narcissist go from self-involved to terrifying? In this national bestseller, Joe Navarro, a leading FBI profiler, unlocks the secrets to the personality disorders that put us all at risk.“I should have known.”“How could we have missed the warning signs?””I always thought there was something off about him.”When we wake up to new tragedies in the news every day—shootings, rampages, acts
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A Child Called It

One Child's Courage to Survive

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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Gaslit Brain

Protect Your Brain from the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity

by Jennifer Fraser PhD ...

Reveals the psychological functions of the manipulator’s brain and the impact of gaslighting on our minds, shining a spotlight on how manipulative brains seduce us into belief and disrupt our ability to think effectivelyThis psychological study analyzes the onslaught of gaslighting that has recently dominated the world stage, making many turn to the dictionary just to figure out how it works, who ... Read more

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Reveals the psychological functions of the manipulator’s brain and the impact of gaslighting on our minds, shining a spotlight on how manipulative brains seduce us into belief and disrupt our ability to think effectivelyThis psychological study analyzes the onslaught of gaslighting that has recently dominated the world stage, making many turn to the dictionary just to figure out how it works, who
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The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Search for the True Self

by Alice Miller ...

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as ... Read more

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The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as
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Stop Signs

Recognizing, Avoiding, and Escaping Abusive Relationships

by Lynn Fairweather ...

Most abusers display warning signs that intelligent women miss, mostly because the majority of women have not been trained to recognize them. In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Fairweather, an expert in the field of intimate partner violence response and prevention, provides women with the information they need to recognize dangerous men before they become victims of abuse .Educational and ... Read more

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Most abusers display warning signs that intelligent women miss, mostly because the majority of women have not been trained to recognize them. In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Fairweather, an expert in the field of intimate partner violence response and prevention, provides women with the information they need to recognize dangerous men before they become victims of abuse .Educational and
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Scapegoated

by Lynn Nichols ...

You Were Chosen Because You Were Dangerous to Their Carefully Constructed Lies.Not because you were broken — because you saw too clearly, felt too deeply, and refused to go along with the fiction.If you grew up absorbing blame that was never yours, silenced when you tried to speak, and told that your version of events was the problem — this book was made for you.THE TRUTH ABOUT FAMILY ... Read more

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You Were Chosen Because You Were Dangerous to Their Carefully Constructed Lies.Not because you were broken — because you saw too clearly, felt too deeply, and refused to go along with the fiction.If you grew up absorbing blame that was never yours, silenced when you tried to speak, and told that your version of events was the problem — this book was made for you.THE TRUTH ABOUT FAMILY
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Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your Lifeblood After Narcissistic Abuse

by Andrea Schneider ...

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you feeling used and discarded by someone? Have you been hurt by a selfish, self-serving individual? If so, maybe you’ve been taken by a narcissist. This book can help you get past the hurt-- and heal-- providing a blueprint for moving forward with your life to a place of renewed strength and wellness. Andrea Schneider MSW, LCSW, an expert psychotherapist ... Read more

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Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you feeling used and discarded by someone? Have you been hurt by a selfish, self-serving individual? If so, maybe you’ve been taken by a narcissist. This book can help you get past the hurt-- and heal-- providing a blueprint for moving forward with your life to a place of renewed strength and wellness. Andrea Schneider MSW, LCSW, an expert psychotherapist
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Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent

by Margalis Fjelstad, Jean McBride ...

Being partnered with a narcissist or borderline personality can be hard enough, but learning how to shield children from the fallout is paramount. Here, the authors show readers how to manage parenting when a narcissistic or borderline partner is part of the equation.Life in a narcissistic family system is at best challenging, and too often filled with chaos, isolation, emotional outbursts, and ... Read more

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Being partnered with a narcissist or borderline personality can be hard enough, but learning how to shield children from the fallout is paramount. Here, the authors show readers how to manage parenting when a narcissistic or borderline partner is part of the equation.Life in a narcissistic family system is at best challenging, and too often filled with chaos, isolation, emotional outbursts, and
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Not Going to Stand For It: Stop the Narcissistic Abuse and Start to Heal

by Lyvia Underwood ...

Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a ... Read more

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Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a
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Surviving

Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships

by Beverly Gooden ...

Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason.... ... Read more

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Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason....
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Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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A Chance in the World

An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home

by Steve Pemberton ...

“Pemberton’s beautifully told story is a rags to riches journey—beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve’s refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow.” —Stedman Graham, Author, EducatorHome is the place where our life stories ... Read more

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“Pemberton’s beautifully told story is a rags to riches journey—beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve’s refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow.” —Stedman Graham, Author, EducatorHome is the place where our life stories
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The Woman at the Well

A Story of Redemption

by Barbara Kelly ...

We all go through different trials in our lives, but there can be victory, healing, and redemption of our past. We can move forward and be healthy, happy people, fulfilling our desires and destiny. My prayer is that the words in this book will come alive and you will see just how precious you are to our God and how you too can overcome anything that has hurt you. There is a story in Ezekiel 37 ... Read more

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We all go through different trials in our lives, but there can be victory, healing, and redemption of our past. We can move forward and be healthy, happy people, fulfilling our desires and destiny. My prayer is that the words in this book will come alive and you will see just how precious you are to our God and how you too can overcome anything that has hurt you. There is a story in Ezekiel 37
... Read more
Not Dead Yet!!

by Ramon/a Gravez ...

"From the sticks of Oregon to Central America, California, Kansas, and many points in between, Not Dead Yet is an autobiographical tale of an idealistic, rebellious, gender non-conforming indiviudual who, at a young age, was imprisoned in a state mental hospital. Upon release, the author finds salvation in a group of misfits at a recycling center, explores her own sexuality and becomes a pro-union ... Read more

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"From the sticks of Oregon to Central America, California, Kansas, and many points in between, Not Dead Yet is an autobiographical tale of an idealistic, rebellious, gender non-conforming indiviudual who, at a young age, was imprisoned in a state mental hospital. Upon release, the author finds salvation in a group of misfits at a recycling center, explores her own sexuality and becomes a pro-union
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Outgrowing the Pain

A Book for and About Adults Abused As Children

by Eliana Gil ...

“Anyone who had a troubled childhood ought to read this book.”—Anne H. Cohn, D.P.H., Executive Director, National Committee for Prevention of Child AbuseDo you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances?Once you find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave?Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you?Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when ... Read more

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“Anyone who had a troubled childhood ought to read this book.”—Anne H. Cohn, D.P.H., Executive Director, National Committee for Prevention of Child AbuseDo you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances?Once you find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave?Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you?Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when
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When Violence Begins at Home

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

by K. J. Wilson, Ed.D ...

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber ... Read more

$23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber
... Read more
Beginning to Heal (Revised Edition)

A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused As Children

by Ellen Bass, Laura Davis ...

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Healing the Survivors

8 Steps to Whole-Self Healing for Sexual Trauma Survivors

by Jacquelyn Weis ...

Survivors of sexual assault are often faced with PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse. Jacquelyn Weis, a Holistic Healer and sexual abuse survivor, understands the shame-plagued brokenness that results. She also knows what it's like to be on the other side of true healing to move forward freely in life with love and compassion.Healing the Survivors is an inspirational, ... Read more

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Survivors of sexual assault are often faced with PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse. Jacquelyn Weis, a Holistic Healer and sexual abuse survivor, understands the shame-plagued brokenness that results. She also knows what it's like to be on the other side of true healing to move forward freely in life with love and compassion.Healing the Survivors is an inspirational,
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You Don't Need to Forgive

Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms

by Amanda Ann Gregory ...

Featured in The New York Times, "10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy in 2025""A valuable resource for clinicians and patients that navigates questions of forgiveness with tact."****--Foreword ReviewsYou can find peace, whether or not you forgive those who harmed you.Feeling pressured to forgive their offenders is a common reason trauma survivors avoid mental health services and support. Those who ... Read more

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Featured in The New York Times, "10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy in 2025""A valuable resource for clinicians and patients that navigates questions of forgiveness with tact."****--Foreword ReviewsYou can find peace, whether or not you forgive those who harmed you.Feeling pressured to forgive their offenders is a common reason trauma survivors avoid mental health services and support. Those who
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The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior

by Samuel Porter ...

The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior explores the wide range of harmful behaviors that often go unnoticed — from overt cruelty to subtle emotional manipulation.While society tends to focus on obvious cases of toxicity, this book reveals how hidden patterns — like passive aggression, guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, and performative kindness — can be just as damaging over time.Through real-world ... Read more

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The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior explores the wide range of harmful behaviors that often go unnoticed — from overt cruelty to subtle emotional manipulation.While society tends to focus on obvious cases of toxicity, this book reveals how hidden patterns — like passive aggression, guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, and performative kindness — can be just as damaging over time.Through real-world
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Girl in the Cellar

The Natascha Kampusch Story

by Allan Hall, Michael Leidig ...

$9.99 USD
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?

Readings to Empower and Encourage Women Involved with Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft ...

Lundy Bancroft expands on his bestseller Why Does He Do That? in this daily guide that empowers women who are suffering in abusive relationships.Even if you’ve read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic patterns.What you ... Read more

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Lundy Bancroft expands on his bestseller Why Does He Do That? in this daily guide that empowers women who are suffering in abusive relationships.Even if you’ve read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic patterns.What you
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Ouch! This Hurts!

A Journey to Emotional Wholeness

by Wenona Allen ...

$14.99 USD

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