The Evolving Woman: Intimate Confessions of Surviving Mr. Wrong [Paperback]

Catherine Lanigan (Author), Jodee Blanco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

1. Are you ashamed to tell your friends and family how your partner really treats you?
2. Do you walk on eggshells around him for fear he'll lose his temper?
3. Do you wonder what you did to make him stop caring?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, you know all too well how an abusive partner can diminish your soul. Whether you are being physically hurt or emotion­ally pummeled with angry words and insults, this book will offer you hope.
Bestselling novelist Catherine Lanigan forgoes her fictional heroines to bring you the personal stories of real-life heroines—women from all races, religions and walks of life, who drew upon their faith, fortitude and depth of character to break free of the abuse that left them shattered physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Each heart-rending story chronicles the tears, triumphs and challenges these women faced in their evolution from victim to victor. Their experiences extend a lite-line to all abused women by revealing how to identify a potential abuser, how to rec­ognize when someone you love is involved in a codependent relationship, and where to go to find professional help to break the cycle of abuse.

A true testament to the resiliency of women, their stories will shock you, enrage you, inspire you... and most of all, change you. Let the evolution begin...

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About the Author

One of the publishing community's most prolific and eloquent literary voices, Catherine Lanigan is the author of over twenty books, including the wildly popular Romancing the Stone and the Jewel of the Nile, which preceded the blockbuster films of the same names.

In addition to the commercial success of her books, Catherine's work strikes a profound visceral chord with her readers. Many of them write her frequently, sharing deeply personal insights about their own lives and why the female characters in her books inspire them. Unlike the self-sacrificing heroines of most traditional contemporary fiction, Catherine's protagonists are self-empowering women, who, despite stunning obstacles, build an internal arsenal of wisdom, courage and dignity that enables them to finally be true to themselves. They embrace change with aplomb, grit and grace, woven though deep down they may be frightened stiff.

For Catherine, these are the characteristics of the "evolving woman," a new breed of heroine she's introduced to contemporary fiction. The "evolving woman" is someone who, given a certain set of circumstances, makes choices that enrich who she is inside and, as a result, the world around her. This passionate perspective comes from powerful experience. The trials and triumphs of her characters are engraved with her own initials. Unfulfilling marriages, the tragic birth and loss of a child, single parenthood, financial struggles, career disappointments, personal and professional betrayals, and her self-made rise as an author comprise the fertile soil of her own life from which Catherine creates her stories.

I would like to believe that if a woman whose life is in turmoil or chaos picks up one of my books, something in the book will help guide her through the turmoil," says Catherine. "I hope my books are a catalyst, a gentle yet firm push in the right directions."

Catherine Lanigan lives in Houston, Texas. Visit her website at www.clanigan.com.

Jodee Blanco is the founding partner of the PR firm Blanco & Peace and a faculty member at the Center for Publishing at New 'York University. She has spearheaded numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: HCI (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558747591
• ISBN-13: 978-1558747593
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,347,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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CATHERINE LANIGAN

Catherine Lanigan is the bestselling author of over thirty published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of ROMANCING THE STONE and THE JEWEL OF THE NILE, as well as over a half dozen anthologies, including "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream", "Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul", "Chocolate for a Woman's Heart" and "Chocolate for a Woman's Spirit." Ms. Lanigan's novels are sold globally and have been translated into over a dozen languages including French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. Ms. Lanigan's novels are also available on audio-cassette, CD and electronic downloads for Kindle on Amazon.com. Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her novel, "The Christmas Star", won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from "Romantic Times Magazine" and has also won Book of the Year Romance Gold Award from "ForeWord Magazine" as well as "Book of the Year Romance from "Reader's Preference". Allworth Publishing has released Lanigan's "how-to" book on writing: "Writing the Great American Romance Novel." She is the author of "Evolving Woman" which deals with true stories of domestic abuse. She has recently completed a non-fiction compilation book dealing with substance abuse,"NotMYkid", for the NotMYkid foundation. Ms. Lanigan is a frequent speaker at literary functions and book conventions; conducts hands-on writing workshops and seminars; as a cancer survivor, she is invited to speak on raising awareness for early detection; as well as inspiring audiences with her real stories of angelic intervention from her ANGEL WATCH series. She has been on numerous radio programs including "Coast to Coast" and on television interview and talk show programs such as "Montel."

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you need hope......look no further!, July 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Evolving Woman: Intimate Confessions of Surviving Mr. Wrong (Paperback)

What determination it has taken for the individuals who contributed to this book. It shows that they had the courage to overcome their own personal situation and achieve where they are in life today. What an inspiration to those that still need the hope. I know, for I am one of the "survivors"!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Soup for the woman's soul, July 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Evolving Woman: Intimate Confessions of Surviving Mr. Wrong (Paperback)

This book is a must read for all women. It's packed with inspiration for all people still stuck in abusive relationships. All these women made it out and have a good life to show for it. It's a great read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINDING YOUR POWER, August 5, 2000

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Georgia Durante "READER" (N. Hollywood, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Evolving Woman: Intimate Confessions of Surviving Mr. Wrong (Paperback)

I AM ONE OF THE CONTRIBUTORS OF THIS BOOK. I HAD NOT READ ANY OF THE OTHER STORIES UNTIL THE BOOK CAME OUT. IT WARMS MY HEART TO SEE THAT SO MANY OF US NOT ONLY MADE IT OUT, BUT REACHED HEIGHTS IN OUR LIVES WE COULD NEVER EVEN DREAM OF BEFORE. THIS BOOK SHOWS US ALL THERE IS HOPE. IT INSPIRES THE READER WHO MAY NOT BE THERE YET THAT THEY CAN DO IT TOO. WE HOLD THE POWER LADIES--AND THE EVOLVING WOMAM IS PROOF!