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

~ (Author) "It was love at first sight..." (more)
Key Phrases: dating violence, addictive love, violence hotline, Exercise Use (more...)

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

Product Description

This accessible book shows teens how to identify abusive relationships--emotional, physical, and sexual--and how to leave them. Levy provides facts about dating violence, the differences between healthy and addictive love, resources for help, and more .

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press (January 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580050026
• ISBN-13: 978-1580050029
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #946,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

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

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

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.