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Sour Face: A Domestic Abusive Relationship
ISBN-13: 9781847477606 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 264 str.
Description
Written in the first person, Sour Face is a powerful account of the life of a victim involved in a domestic abusive relationship.
As the story progresses the author links various theories of domestic abuse to incidents described in the text, as the victim tires to make sense of what is happening to her.
The book attempts to educate the reader regarding the complex psychological issues regarding control and domestic abuse.
The book also gives hope as the author relates the transformation of the main character from a victim, in to a survivor of domestic abuse.
About the Author
Mari Jayne Cox is in her forties and lives in Birmingham.
Involvement in a two year turbulent all consuming abusive relationship resulted in the destruction of Mari's confidence and self esteem.
In order to combat these feelings of inadequacy Mari discovered writing as a form of therapy.
As a result of these notes, plus extensive research of domestic violence and contact with fellow survivors, the manuscript "Sour Face" developed.
Mari wrote Sour Face for two reasons.
The first one was to help victims realise that that is in fact what they are, victims.
The second reason was to raise awareness of an issue that continues to be hidden away in the 21st century by British society.
Mari originally trained as a nurse. She now works at a management level within the health care profession.
Description Written in the first person, Sour Face is a powerful account of the life of a victim involved in a domestic abusive relationship. As the story progresses the author links various theories of domestic abuse to incidents described in the text, as the victim tires to make sense of what is happening to her. The book attempts to educate the reader regarding the complex psychological issues regarding control and domestic abuse. The book also gives hope as the author relates the transformation of the main character from a victim, in to a survivor of domestic abuse.About the AuthorMari Jayne Cox is in her forties and lives in Birmingham. Involvement in a two year turbulent all consuming abusive relationship resulted in the destruction of Maris confidence and self esteem. In order to combat these feelings of inadequacy Mari discovered writing as a form of therapy. As a result of these notes, plus extensive research of domestic violence and contact with fellow survivors, the manuscript "Sour Face" developed.Mari wrote Sour Face for two reasons.The first one was to help victims realise that that is in fact what they are, victims.The second reason was to raise awareness of an issue that continues to be hidden away in the 21st century by British society.Mari originally trained as a nurse. She now works at a management level within the health care profession.
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