Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #144755 in Books
• Published on: 1999-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Synopsis
Mary Marecek validates the fears and feelings of battered woman and sets realistic guidelines for change. She comes right to the point: 'Get Out' Her poetry and prose give these women a voice, a thoughtful voice, a poignant and perceptive voice documenting the inner lives of battered women.

From the Author
Try to get out of harm's way.
Thank you Readers for your interest in this book, and thanks to the women who inspired it. The fact that I couldn't use their real names attests to the danger they were in. The poetry was inspired by their life & death situations, their emotions and their courage. Thanks also to Jeanne at Morning Glory Press for falling in love with the poem, "I Whisper To The Wind", for deciding to publish the book and for taking the risk to issue it in hardcover. To those of you who are presently in danger I appeal to you, "try to get out of harm's way, try to be well, and try to stay safe."

Customer Reviews

shelter workers ahoy!!
As a formerly battered woman now working in the domestic violence movement, I encourage other shelter service workers to read this book. It can give you valuable insight as to what you are dealing with!!

This book is excellent !
The message applies to anyone living in an abusive situation and they should certainly read it. Straightforward discussions of partner violence and intimidation underscores the theme. This book is a strong wake-up call to the danger one may be in if they choose to remain, hoping an unbearable problem may disappear. The various women interviewd and the unique poetry makes this wonderful, sensitive book one I highly recommend.

A must read for all women.
This was a very informative and educational book. I would like for it to be required reading for all young women.