Why Does He Do That? : Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft (2003, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100425191656
ISBN-139780425191651
eBay Product ID (ePID)2370675

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Book TitleWhy Does He Do That? : inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAbuse / Domestic Partner Abuse, Abuse / General, Abuse, Violence & Harassment
Publication Year2003
GenreFamily & Relationships, Education, Self-Help
AuthorLundy Bancroft
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Dewey Edition22
ReviewsPraise for Lundy Bancroft and Why Does He Do That? "Bancroft has opened a window into the thinking of abusive men, and his book helps open a door out of abusive relationships."--Gavin de Becker, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less "Most books about abuse in relationships focus on women--how they're hurt, why they stay. As important as these questions are, they can also distract us from the heart of the problem. Bancroft boldly asks--and brilliantly answers--the most important questions of all: Why do so many men abuse women? What can be done about it? This book is desperately needed and long overdue."--Jackson Katz, creator of the award-winning video Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity "This fascinating investigation into what makes abusive men tick is alarming but its candid handling of a difficult subject makes it a valuable resource for professionals and victims alike...Jargon-free analysis is frequently broken up by interesting first-person accounts and boxes that distill in-depth information into simple checklists. Bancroft's book promises to be a beacon of calm for many storm-tossed families."-- Publishers Weekly "Bancroft, a former codirector of Emerge, the first U.S. program for abusive men, and a 15-year veteran of work with abusive men, reminds readers that each year in this country, two to four million women are assaulted by their partners and that at least one out of three American women will be a victim of violence by a husband or boyfriend at some point in her life. His valuable resource covers early warning signs, ten abusive personality types, the abusive mentality, problems with getting help from the legal system, and the long, complex process of change...This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended."-- Library Journal, "Bancroft has opened a window into the thinking of abusive men, and his book helps open a door out of abusive relationships."--Gavin de Becker, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less "Most books about abuse in relationships focus on women--how they're hurt, why they stay. As important as these questions are, they can also distract us from the heart of the problem. Bancroft boldly asks--and brilliantly answers--the most important questions of all: Why do so many men abuse women? What can be done about it? This book is desperately needed and long overdue."--Jackson Katz, creator of the award-winning video Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity "This fascinating investigation into what makes abusive men tick is alarming but its candid handling of a difficult subject makes it a valuable resource for professionals and victims alike...Jargon-free analysis is frequently broken up by interesting first-person accounts and boxes that distill in-depth information into simple checklists. Bancroft's book promises to be a beacon of calm for many storm-tossed families."-- Publishers Weekly   "Bancroft, a former codirector of Emerge, the first U.S. program for abusive men, and a 15-year veteran of work with abusive men, reminds readers that each year in this country, two to four million women are assaulted by their partners and that at least one out of three American women will be a victim of violence by a husband or boyfriend at some point in her life. His valuable resource covers early warning signs, ten abusive personality types, the abusive mentality, problems with getting help from the legal system, and the long, complex process of change...This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended."-- Library Journal
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal362.82920973
Table Of ContentWhy Does He Do That? Acknowledgments Note on Terminology Introduction Part I: The Nature of Abusive Thinking 1. The Mystery 2. The Mythology 3. The Abusive Mentality 4. The Types of Abusive Men Part II: The Abusive Man in Relationships 5. How Abuse Begins 6. The Abusive Man in Everyday Life 7. Abusive Men and Sex 8. Abusive Men and Addiction 9. The Abusive Man and Breaking Up Part III: The Abusive Man in the World 10. Abusive Men as Parents 11. Abusive Men and Their Allies 12. The Abusive Man and the Legal System Part IV: Changing the Abusive Man 13. The Making of an Abusive Man 14. The Process of Change 15. Creating an Abuse-Free World Resources Index
SynopsisIn this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft--a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men--uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men--and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: - The early warning signs of abuse - The nature of abusive thinking - Myths about abusers - Ten abusive personality types - The role of drugs and alcohol - What you can fix, and what you can't - And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely "This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives."--Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health, He says he loves you. So... why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men - and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: the early warning signs of abuse; the nature of abusive thinking; myths about abusers; ten abusive personality types; the role of drugs and alcohol; what you can fix, and what you can't, and how to get out of an abusive relationship safely.
LC Classification NumberHV6626.2.B255 2003

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  • Perfection And Knowledge At It's Best!

    Love the book. It covers Everything! You can really understand the mind of an abuser and why he thinks and acts like he does. If you are living with an abuser, be prepared for a strong dose of reality. This book will make you realize just how disturbing his or her behavior is. It will make you notice just how immune to their behavior that you get. I was reading this and looking at my husband but not in the same way I use to look at him. There is no excuse for their behavior. Some of us go through far worst things in our lives then they do and we don't choose to treat people that way. It's really an excellent read and an eye opener. I hope if you choose to stay or leave, you find some kind of peace.

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  • Making sense of craziness

    This book is so informative, it opened my eyes to the truth and made sense of a lot of craziness that was happening in my life. It's so catchy too, once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I highly recommended.

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  • A MUST READ

    This book had such great insight. This author really understands angry and/abusive/moody men. Reading this book was a wake up call for me. As a wife, I was in denial about just how severe the abuse was in my marriage. This book made me see my husband without the blinders on.

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  • Very Informative

    Easy to read format. I liked that I could skip to the sections that pertained to my particular situation, rather than reading the entire narrative, hoping to see something I could identify with. The author really knows her subject, and presents it easily understood language.

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  • Eye opening

    My counselor and Domestic abuse hotline recommended this book, and it made me realize my bf at the time is an abuser. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't read this. He fell into 3 categories out of 10 different types of abusers!

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  • Very informative book

    This book is a must read for anyone who has ever been or is in an abusive relationship. It deals with all types of abuse and issues. Get a copy if you have ever questioned your relationship.

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  • Great book and in good condition

    This is definitely a tool and gift to have this knowledge equipped for anyone dealing with a narcissist person in their life. It helps you move towards healing and growth and to keep you educated on behaviors that shouldn’t be acceptable in relationships

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  • Abuse is tricky

    Read this book to unravel underhanded abusive people who make you feel like crap but never admit it. Dangerous minds to stay away from. Truth telling in this book is like no other. Forget trying help angry men because they are Abusive.

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  • A must read for anyone whose survived abuse

    This book opened my eyes in regards to abusive men. A must have for any woman period. It has slowly helped me heal from a traumatic and devastating time in my life. Lundy Bancroft is a life saver.

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  • Why Does He Do That

    I was encouraged to read thus book by some close friends of mine because I abused my husband. One of the best books ever to pull the cover off of an abuser. I learned to accept the truth and to understand why I did things I should never have done. I have made changes in my life and I recommend this book even to the abused individuals, their friends and families to get a clear understanding of the truth behind an abusive person

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