Breaking the Cycle
New Insights into Violent Relationships

Based of a unique eight-year study of violent marriages, Emerging from Hell assesses the emotional experiences of couples and answers some of the key questions surrounding battering - how relationships alter over time, which men are most dangerous to leave, how effective treatment is, etc.

Ultimatley the battered women are the heroines of the book, frequently coming across as resourceful and brave under horrific circumstances. The forces driving them to leave their partners and possible ways of helping them are discussed in detail.