When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor [Paperback]

Alison Ogden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2000

When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor is designed to answer the wide-spread requests for a book written by someone who experienced abuse to provides insights, understanding, and solutions for abusive relationships. Also, this book gives answers to the most frequently asked questions: What is an abusive relationship?, What can I do if I am in an abusive relationship?, How can I help someone in an abusive relationship? This book has unique advantages over other books. It is interactive, allowing the reader to record information and complete checklists. Also, it tackles legal, financial, safety, emotional health, and recovery issues. No other book is so comprehensive! Yet, it is written to be easily read: for both grown adults and teens. It is practical, honest, and understanding. Throughout the book stories from the many women Alison interviewed are presented and insights are drawn. And since many abuse victims have concerns over spiritual implications, the book includes eye-opening chapters to present what the Bible reveals about Gods opinion of abusive relationships. This book has been used successfully by many victims of abuse, and has received the support of professional counseling centers, the clergy, parent groups, civic groups, and universities.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

A former victim of domestic violence, Alison has created practical and inspiring resources for others. Her seminar series Weve Got the Power and book When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor are stimulating media attention. Both are endorsed by universities and experts in psychology and womens issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (August 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595125182
• ISBN-13: 978-0595125180
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 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: #4,133,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Dysfunctional Relationships

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When Love Turns to Fear, by Alice Ogden, June 18, 2001

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Joy Clausen (Flower Mound, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor (Paperback)

As the wife and survivor of a horribly abusive husband, I wish I had been taught the "Definitions of Abuse" in high school many years ago. I was raised that a woman should be "totally submissive to her husband", but now I know, that is a very warped interpretation of the Bible. God never meant anyone to be abused, in any way, shape or form. Every young person in junior high shool should be taught the "Definitions of Abuse". How to recognize the traits of an abusive person could be the difference between life or death. Learning those traits are very important! Don't think abuse only happens to stupid women! Believe me, it happens to the most intelligent of us! Abusers are the worst of all con-artists! They lure smart, caring women into helping them and marrying them by skillfully playing the "poor me" routine and promising us the moon. Then, they brainwash us, belittle us, and isolate us from friends and family until we are too scared to report our husband's abusive behavior. Most abusers are respected men in their communities. Wives feel like no one will believe us, because we are treated so wonderfully in front of other people. But, at home, we are threatened to keep quiet and told we are crazy. Some women never get out alive! I was fortunate, but I barely escaped alive. The TV news reports are filled with "abuse turned murder" cases! How many of us have to suffer before we start to learn the traits of an abuser! If you live with or marry an abuser, seek refuge at a woman's shelter immediately! Help and shelter is available! Nothing is worth staying in an abusive relationship!! Nothing!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book to identify an abuser, November 4, 2000

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Mollie Sparks (Sugar Land, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor (Paperback)

This book is wonderful and easy to read. It explains in detail the pitfalls of being in abusive relationships and helps identify potentially abusive partners. Great reading for people in need of confirmation and great book for people who know someone in need of help.

I need to get several copies.

4.0 out of 5 stars When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor, July 16, 2009

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E. Crowell "lovemyhusband" (Little Rock AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Love Turns to Fear: Answers from an Abuse Survivor (Paperback)

As a former abused victim, the author has very good insight into what happens in an abusive situation. The lists identifying different types of abuse, the personalized questions, and her encouragement for victims to seek help all make this a terrific help. However, it is poorly edited with numerous typos and style inconsistencies which are distracting, so I can't give it a 5-star rating.

It is definitely worth having on hand for those who are being or know someone who is being abused.