Domestic Violence for Beginners (Writers and Readers Beginners Documentary Comic Book, 67) [Paperback]

Alisa Del Tufo (Author), Barbara Henry (Author, Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Writers & Readers (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863161731
• ISBN-13: 978-0863161735
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,610,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this book does what is intended, September 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Domestic Violence for Beginners (Writers and Readers Beginners Documentary Comic Book, 67) (Paperback)

As a professional in the field of domestic violence, i have referred many many clients and novices to Alisa Deltufo's book. It is not meant to be a comprehensive survey of the history and causes of domestic violence. It is meant to be an in-your-face, these-are-the-facts-if-you-dare-to-take-a-look summary account of how we got to where we are today. How many people sit down to read dry statistical analyses of various types of offenders and the justifications they use for their domestic terrorism. Domestic violence affects someone you know or have known. It is a problem that plagues women in far greater numbers than it does men. Deltufo points to the facts that the laws of the Bible which have given us the basis for our social system and the laws of our government are unfair to women and children. The message is clear and frightening and that is why the book is so good -- because it is true!

5.0 out of 5 stars The book, "Domestic Violence for Beginners", February 10, 2012

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This review is from: Domestic Violence for Beginners (Writers and Readers Beginners Documentary Comic Book, 67) (Paperback)

I am not a professional. I got this book for a research paper I did on domestic violence. I was so impressed with this book. It is jammed packed with information and in an easily readable form. Many who suffer this violence are not going to wade through a long book that uses big words they don't understand. This book not only provides few words and simple concepts that go straight to the point, it includes pictures that appeal to those less interested in big words. No, it isn't a book for a professional, but it is a great step for victims. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn about domestic violence. It is a real eye opener. What's more is that for readers who are victims, it provides a respectable list of telephone numbers on where to get assistance. This book should be a prime "coffee table" book in all professional offices.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars a powerful subject- but too much unfounded blame, August 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Domestic Violence for Beginners (Writers and Readers Beginners Documentary Comic Book, 67) (Paperback)

It's almost sacrilegious of me to be a Mental Health professional and not like such a book that tackles such a powerful subject. But I can't recomend a book that refuses to discuss the relationship between domestic violence and substance abuse. Upon finnishing this book I could only recall two MINOR refrences to alcohol. I was hoping for a factual, non bias, historical discussion about domestic violence and possably some treatment- instead I got a blame session.