What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Relationship Like This?: Women in Abusive Relationships
- ISBN-10
- 0895944936
- ISBN-13
- 9780895944931
- Category
- Business & Economics / General
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Crossing Press
- Author
- Kay Marie Porterfield
Description
An anthology of stories and poems that bring to life the experiences of women who are victims of domestic violence. Vivid descriptions and strong emotions provide a window into the inner lives of abused women and help readers understand why women remain in abusive relationships.
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