Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life

by Ginny NiCarthy

Book Overview

Since its original publication in 1982, Getting Free has changed the lives of tens of thousands of women. Written in an accessible style, packed with practical information and answers, special... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0931188377
• ISBN13: 9780931188374
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

This book literally saved my life. LITERALLY.

Years ago, I had fallen into an abusive relationship that was very dangerous, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, financially, etc. When I sought help at a shelter, they recommended this book. It was a Godsend. It helped me distinguish my experience and determine how truly dangerous it was. It gave me the tools and impetus to make the needed changes. 30 years later, I am now delivering talks to woman about getting empowered to leave abusive situations. I hand this book out like candy. An important line from the book: "If there is even 1 percent chance you could be killed, its too big of a chance. We wouldn't ride on airplanes with a 1 percent chance of crashing, would we? If that were the case, one in every one hundred take offs would crash. That is not happening. This review is dedicated to OJ's wife: Nicole Smith. To the rest of you: "Run for your Life!" If you think you need this book, you do. If you can't afford it, email me, and I'll send it to you. linda@lightworker22.com Really.

Getting Free

I left my partner 6 weeks ago. There were so many signs that I didn't recognize until I had left and until I read this book. The exercises are realistic, and very very helpful. I am searching for more, I wish this book never ended so that I could receive daily readings from this author!

Best book "ever" for abused women

I wish this book was around back when I needed something exactly like this (in 1976-84). It covers "all" related topics: How to decide to leave (making the decision). Protecting yourself & the children, How to get help, the financial aspects of leaving "him", how to find a shelter (or a safe home), how to cope with loneliness, new love in the future, avoiding the same kind of man again.

Offers outstanding practical advice

I am a male counselor working with perpetrators and victims of domestic violence. This book offers insight, hope, and practical advice for people in abusive relationships. It is really invaluable and must be purchased!

An absolute must-read for abused women

I have worked in the field of counselling women both living in and attempting to leave abusive relationships and this book I have recommended over and over again. It covers everything a woman needs to know in order to make the decision to leave and gives her step-by-step direction and support throughout the process. An added bonus is that it is written in a language that someone with little education can understand. The exercises within this book are absolute gems which I use often in my practice, especially the one on emotional abuse. Many of the women I work with minimize this aspect of their abuse and it certainly is an eye-opener for these women. I hope it never becomes an "out of print" book. I would also recommend "Family Violence and the Chemical Connection" by Sally E. Baker. Unfortunately this is "out of print" but if you can find a copy it is invaluable. Others I often recommend are "The Verbally Abusive Relationship" by Patricia Evans, "The Emotionally Abused Woman" by Beverley Engel, "Outgrowing The Pain" by Eliana Gil and finally "Toxic Parents" by Dr. Susan Forward.