Product Description

Many of the women who contacted Jacky after the publication of Fatwa identified with her horrific story of abuse and violent harassment. Jacky has interviewed some of these women, from different races and religions, whose suffering has remained invisible within society.

From the woman who was neglected and abused by her whole family as a child to a teenage girl fighting against a forced arranged marriage, these stories are diverse and moving and sometimes without a happy ending. Invisible Women is a reminder that women are still vulnerable to abuse and control but it also shows the remarkable inner resources by which they can survive. A shocking but inspirational book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #115931 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 275 pages

About the Author
Jacky Trevane teaches languages in the North of England

Customer Reviews

Eye-opening stories from some corageous women
Invisible Women starts with an abreviated version of Jacky Trevane's first book, Fatwa. I haven't read this and in a way, wish I had read it first and ommitted the first 56 pages of this book.
The following 8 chapters are devoted to the stories of 8 women whose circumstances, all beyond their own control, have led to them being in the position of feeling "invisible". It's an interesting concept for a book and one that worked well. Nearly all these women had come to know the author via her Fatwa website. They contacted her with their own sad tales and to her best ability she helped and guided them. Many, in fact I'd say, most of the stories do not have happy endings - it is more a matter of learning to cope with situations.

Ms Trevane's own experiences left her psychologically wounded, with an understanding for other peoples' problems that she probably would not otherwise have had. I kept feeling that she should go for some sort of phsychology training to give her the confidence to do what she is obviously so talented at.
What really impressed me was that she was prepared to be there for these women in spite of the memories that their situations must have stirred in her. In my limited experience of people who have been through trauma, the victims want, quite rightly, to move on, and can't cope with the raw wounds opened when others talk of similar suffering.

A short, quick read that left me determined to be available for friends if and when they might need me.
I hope it helps women who feel alone and unloved.
There are also some very useful e mail addresses in the back for professional advice and support.

fantasic read
I have read both Jacky Trevane books,I think anyone that takes the time to read boths these books will realise maybe it can happen to anyone.When she meet her first husband she was a low point in her life and he could sensed this and took advantage.I dont think Jackie is the first westeren women this has happened to and dont think she will be the last.I wish her and her family all the best for the future.I hope maybe if only one person reads these and brings them to there senses then one life in saved for all the pain and misery Jackie and other women have endured at the hand of these men.Its not all sun sea and sand.What westeren women need to wake up a realise is that these men have be brought up in a country where women are treated like second class citizens.I they also think they can change centuries of tradition.

great read
I read fatwa and couldnt put it down and this is the same i have read both books in 4 days you just cant believe these things go on its great the way it is written such unbelievable stories and so many haertfelt stories you actually feel like you are in the book i didnt want it to end both jackys books are a truly enjoyable read