Survivors Celebrating Life Beyond Domestic Violence Coffee Table Book (Award-Winning)

by Alexis Moore and Tahirah Ogletree

Book Overview

This book poses--and helps to answer--a pertinent question: How do you stop domestic violence? You talk about it. After 16 years, author Tahirah Ogletree, actress, charismatic leader, model and indie filmmaker, broke her silence as a domestic violence survivor by advocating for those struggling to live beyond the power of the fist. In doing so, she empowered 13 other courageous survivors to break their silence, including the legendary two-time Olympic gold medalist and All-Star WNBA champion Ruthie Bolten. The collection of these accounts became the foundation for Survivors Celebrating Life Beyond Domestic Violence, a powerful and insightful coffee table book dedicated to advocating for current victims, and bringing together other survivors. The tear-jerking stories from around the world take you on an in-depth journey of unwavering courage and strength, interlaced with inspiring quotes, supportive campaigns and products, beautiful portraits, tips on how to detect early warning signs of domestic violence--even a batterer's compelling confession. But it doesn't stop there--those needing current assistance will find a wealth of resources, including a comprehensive workbook on staying safe and thriving, as well as a list of domestic violence hotlines with 24/7 access to highly trained advocates for immediate support.Tahirah has dedicated this book to every woman and man that has been affected by domestic violence, with the goal to inspire and educate, as well as help save and change lives. It is intended as a celebration of the beauty that all survivors have within--a reminder to everyone that there is life beyond the deadly grips of domestic violence.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578142570
• ISBN13: 9780578142579
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: O'Tahirah Films LLC
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Age Range: 15 years and up