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How They Escaped Fighting Back: A Review

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How They Escaped Fighting Back is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of how two young women escaped from an abusive relationship. The book is full of insights into the dynamics of abuse, and it offers hope to other survivors.

HOW THEY ESCAPED: Fighting Back

by Robert F. Burgess

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	77 pages

The book begins with the authors' to each other. They were both students at the same university, and they quickly became friends. However, their friendship soon turned into a nightmare when one of the authors, Sarah, began to experience physical and emotional abuse from her boyfriend.

Sarah's boyfriend was controlling and possessive. He would often yell at her, call her names, and even hit her. Sarah was terrified of him, but she didn't know how to get away.

One day, Sarah's friend, Jessica, realized what was happening. She confronted Sarah's boyfriend and told him to leave her alone. Sarah's boyfriend was furious, but he eventually agreed to leave.

Sarah and Jessica were both relieved that Sarah's boyfriend was gone, but they knew that he could come back at any time. They decided to take steps to protect themselves, and they eventually escaped from the abusive relationship.

How They Escaped Fighting Back is a powerful story of survival. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and it offers hope to other survivors of abuse.

The book is well-written and engaging. The authors do a good job of conveying the emotions of the characters, and they provide a lot of insights into the dynamics of abuse.

I highly recommend How They Escaped Fighting Back to anyone who is interested in learning more about domestic violence. The book is a powerful and moving story that offers hope to survivors of abuse.

About the Authors

Sarah and Jessica are two young women who escaped from an abusive relationship. They wrote How They Escaped Fighting Back to share their story and to offer hope to other survivors of abuse.

Sarah is a writer and speaker. She has written extensively about her experiences with domestic violence, and she is a passionate advocate for survivors of abuse.

Jessica is a social worker. She works with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and she is a strong advocate for their rights.

Resources for Survivors of Abuse

If you are experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available to help you. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also visit the website of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at https://www.ncadv.org.

If you are experiencing sexual assault, there are also resources available to help you. You can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. You can also visit the website of the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) at https://www.rainn.org.

HOW THEY ESCAPED: Fighting Back

by Robert F. Burgess

5 out of 5