Synopses & Reviews
This savvy, straightforward book pairs real women's stories with research and the expertise of a domestic violence counselor to help women of all ages identify Dangerous Men -- before they become too involved.
Brown describes eight types of Dangerous Men, their specific traits and characteristics. In separate chapters, she explores victims stories that tell how they came in contact with this type of Dangerous Man and their outcome. Brown then shows readers how to develop a Defense Strategy -- how to spot, avoid, or rid themselves of this type of Dangerous Man.
Brown explains women's innate "red flag" systems -- how they work to signal impending danger, and why many women learn to ignore them. With red flags in hand, Brown then guides readers through their own personal experiences to develop a personalized "Do Not Date" list. With these tools, Brown shows women how they can spot and avoid patterns of engagement with Dangerous Men.
Synopsis
What is a dangerous man? Most women would answer: one who is physically violent. But abusive behavior is often more insidious. Men who want mothers, not partners, who prey on lonely, passive women, who are mentally ill, addicted, or emotionally unavailable, or who won't go away when asked to leave all fall into this dangerous category. In this book women are encouraged to take responsibility for their own safety, are shown how to choose men wisely, and learn how not to make the same mistake twice. Thirteen chapters cover all the red flags of a dangerous man, offer stories of women's successes and failures dealing with each type, and provide safe ways to get out of a hazardous relationship. Armed with this valuable information, women have the tools they need to cultivate positive and healthy relationships with men.
Synopsis
A woman's ability to choose wisely depends on the information she has....This book is the information.
What is a dangerous man? Most of us immediately think of someone who is physically violent. But there are other behaviors that are dangerous to a woman's emotional and spiritual growth and quality of life. There are men who want mothers, men who prey on recently wounded women, men who are emotionally unavailable, and men who are hiding mental illness, addiction or other relationships. All are, in a sense, soul deadening; they threaten a woman's safety and economic security, undermine her self-confidence and destroy her peace of mind.
In this savvy, straightforward guide, Sandra Brown provides tools that will help women save lives -- their own. She provides essential information on
- the character and behavior of eight types of dangerous men
- why women make themselves vulnerable to dangerous men
- how to take an honest inventory of your own dating behaviors
- the eleven signs of a bad dating choice
- how to make your own "do-not-date" checklist
- how to develop a support system for safe dating
- how to get out of a relationship with a dangerous man
Filled with real-life examples, simple exercises and handy checklists, this is a book for all women who have a history of bad relationships and want to regain control of their lives. Whether you are young or mature, now you can take responsibility for your dating choices and -- finally, successfully -- get away from dangerous men.