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Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
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Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

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Narrator Peter Berkrot

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Length 13 hours 32 minutes
Language English
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He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and to change your life. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men shows you how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship. You will learn about:



—The early warning signs



—Ten abusive personality types



—The role of drugs and alcohol



—What you can fix, and what you can't



—How to get out of a relationship safely

For over twenty years Lundy Bancroft, the author of the national bestseller Why Does He Do That?, has specialized in counseling men who are unhealthy relationship partners, helping them make lasting changes. He is considered one of the world's experts on domestic abuse and the behavior of abusive men; his journal articles on the subject have appeared in such publications as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of Contemporary Psychology. A former codirector at Emerge, the nation's first program for abusive men, Lundy now practices in Massachusetts while training various state and judicial agencies in dealing with domestic abuse situations.

A veteran of stage and screen, Peter Berkrot's career spans four decades. Highlights include feature roles in Caddyshack and Showtime's Brotherhood, and appearances on America's Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries. His voice can be heard on television, radio, video games, documentaries, and industrials. He is a prominent acting coach and a regular contributor to the award-winning news program Frontline produced by WGBH in Boston. Peter served as director of narration for the Emmy-nominated The Truth About Cancer. Peter has recorded over 170 audiobooks, over 100 for children. He has been nominated for an Audie Award and has received a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards and starred reviews. His favorite titles include Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timotee de Fombelle, Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith, The Accident by Linwood Barclay, and the Last Policeman trilogy by Ben H. Winters.

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"This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended for all libraries, especially those in communities with emergency shelter programs." ---Library Journal Starred Review Expand reviews
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