In Love and In Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships [Paperback]

Barrie Levy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2006

With one out of eleven high school students in the past year experiencing some form of physical abuse — being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend — young adults need to know where they can turn for help. Even more teens (as high as ninety-six percent) reported emotional and psychological abuse in their relationships.

This revised and updated edition for teenagers who have questions about abusive dating relationships helps them understand the causes and consequences of their situation, learn what they can do about it, find help from parents and other adults, and discover how to build healthier relationships. In Love and in Danger is one of the only books available on dating violence and abusive relationships that addresses young adults directly in a straightforward and non-condescending manner. Included are facts about dating violence, tips for how to tell if your relationship is abusive, information on why dating abuse happens, and what you can do if you are being abused by (or are abusing) someone you love. Packed with practical advice and compelling interviews with teens, this edition features updated information and statistics, an expanded resource section, and a new afterword by the author.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

According to author Barrie Levy, as many as one out of three high school and college-age youth experiences violence in his or her intimate or dating relationships. In Love & in Danger is a guide designed to help teens help themselves. The book opens with the personal narratives of three young women. While the details of their stories are distinct, all three describe with devastating accuracy how unhealthy, addictive love differs from nurturing, positive relationships. Later chapters provide profiles of dating abusers, help readers identify whether their relationships are abusive, and offer suggestions for coping and making a difference. The quasi workbook format is helpful for young people embroiled in abusive relationships--whether they are abused and looking for escape or abusers looking for a means to change. --Ericka Lutz --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press; 3rd edition (September 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580051871
• ISBN-13: 978-1580051873
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for teens and parents, November 8, 1999

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This review is from: In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships (Paperback)

I thought this book was great. I found it while I was looking for information on doing a project for school. It has signs to look for if you think you're in an abusive relationship, and stories about girls that have gone through this situation. There is also a story from a mother's view. I thought it was a wonderful book. I think anyone that thinks they might be in this situation should read this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars important book, October 25, 2009

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Dr. Patti Feuereisen (nyc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships (Paperback)

I am surprised this book does not have more reviews. I have been using this book with clients for the past several years. It is an excellent book that helps families recover when their daughter has been in an abusive relationship. It is also very simply written so that young teens can benifit while using the book with a therapist or just reading it on their own. "In Love And Danger" is an important book for teens and their families.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, January 15, 2012

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