When Love Turns to Fear

Download or read book When Love Turns to Fear written by Alison Ogden and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-08-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 God’s 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.