Book Description
Prayer is the bridge that allows pastors and lay people to partner together effectively in ministry. Author John Maxwell knows this to be true because a prayer-partner ministry changed his church and empowered his ministry. Writing in a warm, anecdotal style with lots of practical hands-on help, Maxwell describes how this method of support has been proven time and again in churches of all sizes. Empower your laity for ministry involvement with this complete plan for creating a prayer-partner program in your church.
Customer Reviews:
Partners in Prayer by John Maxwell.......2006-07-11
This book is helping me to plan and implement a prayer ministry in our church. It is also helping me in my prayer life. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to improve their personal prayer life.
Get the Video Also.......2004-02-18
This book was released in churches all over America along with an excellent video on creating pastoral prayer teams. I've used the combination to start prayer teams in several churches. If your church does not have an organized team that lifts your pastor in prayer this book will help you create one.
I will be honest about one drawback. This book effectively uses several studies to highlight the struggles many pastors wrestle with. However, some of these studies are now over a decade old.
Get this book........1999-04-03
As a pastor I strongly recomend that each and every lay person and board member read this book. It is encouraging and insightful, it will challenge each person to a deeper prayer life.
Very real experiences to back up the principles taught........1998-06-17
This book answers many questions about the value of intercessory prayer. One of the best resources I have every found on making prayer effective in our personal lives and to add power to the pastor and local church.
Book Description
It’s a simple and pleasant experience that millions of women struggle with on a regular basis: having an orgasm. After years of frustrating, orgasmless sex, Rachel Swift chose to confront the problem. She devised a remarkable plan to teach herself to have an orgasm—as often as she wanted. How to Have an Orgasm ... As Often as You Want is her bestselling courageous, witty, and controversial guide that has successfully helped women throughout the world better understand how orgasms work and how to have more enjoyable, fulfilling sexual experiences—with or without the full cooperation of their partners. In clear, honest language focused on realities, not ideals, Swift covers all of the emotional and physical aspects involved in mastering the female orgasm, and offers straightforward steps for achieving it. This is essential reading for every woman who’s ever had trouble reaching orgasm and wants to find out how to transform her sex life forever.
Customer Reviews:
Informative.......2007-05-31
In this book is proof that almost every woman is in the same predicament. It is entertaining to read as well.
Good for some audiences.......2007-05-06
This is a well written book. It is, however, for a specific audience. The overall theme of the book is ways to relax and get in touch with your body. There are ways to do that, that one might not have thought. It is very basic. I'd already done 99.5 % of the stuff in there, and it wasn't working, so although the book is good, it did not work for me. This book is based on very traditional sex, very traditional sex roles, and more towards the romantic, and "making love" instead of purely physical f***ing. This book would be good for women who see alot of sex topics as taboo, and are not comfortable with their bodies, or expressing what they want out of sex.
Just what I was looking for........2004-01-23
This book was just what I was looking for. I didn't want some preachy book about how women have been opressed for so long. I didn't want someone to talk to me in a condescending way, or make assumptions about me or my partners. I wanted something concrete-a program or steps that I could follow. And this is exactly what I found! The author offers a step-by-step program, which guides you to orgasm by taking "baby steps" to get there. The program has helped my relationship immensly, and I know it will be a very rewarding journey all the way through to the last steps!
good book.......2001-12-19
It seems that most of the sexual guides out there are geared to giving the man pleasure. In my experience that has never been a problem. The guides that are geared toward woman are usually filled with stories about muti orgasmic woman sharing their adventures. If you are a woman who really wants some clear cut advice that really works given in a friendly chatty kind of format this book is for you. It is written by a woman who had the frustation of regular unsatisfying sex herself and tells how she learned to overcome this. It was not written by some clinical doctor. The program teaches you how to be in control of your own orgasm in bed not be dependent on the abilities of your partner to have one. It's empowering. I definately recommend this book.
the most subtle and positive feminist approach ..........1999-12-12
Of all how-to-do sex books for women, this one is the best because it focuses on the intimate relationship of women to their own sexuality. More than just giving techniques, Rachel Swift leads the reader to a very natural change in the everyday behavior, focusing on how to gain control in sexual (but it extends to more ...) situations by learning to develop the ability to satisfy oneself and to get familiar with one's own fantasies.
Book Description
Ten proven principles for choosing the right marriage partner, and seven danger signs to
look for while dating.
Customer Reviews:
A Good Grounding.......2007-03-12
This book does a good job at making one step back and realize what is and what is not right in a relationship. This book never gets too directional or limiting (i.e. you should never marry someone with green hair, etc.), but guides you through what makes a solid relationship, and what might make for a bumpy road. I had wandered through the dating world always wondering what I was supposed to be looking for, and I believe this book will help me become more focused.
I'm not Christian, and I had worried that this book might be too "preachy," but was pleasantly suprised when religion was mentioned more in a spiritual sense.
This should be mandatory reading........2007-01-15
I got divorced after 19 years of marriage; the last six of which really saw its deterioration.
Chapter One lists Dr. Warren's seven principles. I realized that my ex- and I had violated five of them. Right from the start, we were in trouble.
Let me introduce another aspect to the challenge of choosing the right marriage partner. I'm sure my fellow reviewers have already rained the accolades that this book deserves.
I'm Asian and, while it's not practiced in the Philippines (from where I come from), arranged marriages are the norm for more than 60% of the world's population. Think about it. It's only in the more industrialized societies where women have attained enough social status and independence that women have the freedom to exercise their right of choice. How many are there? There are more than six billion of us now.
Let's say North America has 350 million. Central and South contribute another 500 million. Western Europe another 500 million. Japan another 300 million. Australia and the more industrialized parts of Africa, say 100 million. Those are generous figures that I didn't take the time to verify but I'll bet the sum of 1.75 billion is roughly accurate. Round it up to two billion and that means that only 33% of us practice the right to choose their own marriage partner.
Does anybody know the stats for arranged marriages?
My ex- and I were going to Asia in the early 90s and got stranded in Tokyo with this Indian man, our age (at that time in our early 30s), who was going back to India to marry his chosen bride. I wonder what became of them.
So anyway, that's the blog I didn't mean to start.
A Must Read for Every Man and Woman Looking for Mr./Ms. Right!.......2006-08-25
Oh, brother, was I ever looking for love in all the wrong people! Until I read this book, I didn't realize the meaning of commitment, nor did I have the tools to eliminate emotionally unhealthy individuals from my list of prospective mates. Dr. Warren has written the best book on finding the perfect mate for me, how to eliminate obstacles BEFORE things get too involved and, most importantly, how to recognize deal-breakers right at the beginning. I will read this book again and again in order to reinforce Dr. Warren's principles for finding my perfect partner and best friend!!
Eye opening and wonderful.......2006-03-10
My fiance and I purchased our first copy of this book four years ago; before Dr. Warren was popularized by the TV commercials. We found it to be so helpful in our relatioship, that we recently purchased several more copies as gifts for our grown children (from previous marriages). If you're not currently in a relationship, the book has a great section to help you determine the type of person you would be compatible with. For those already in relationships, it helps you determine how compatible you are. There is a wonderful list of 50 items to discuss with your relationship partner. These items will help determine your compatibility on a wide range of issues, from finances and parenting to the temperature setting of your home. We highly recommend the book to everyone seeking or currently in a relationship.
Helped me to wait for the right man .......2006-02-20
I read this book more than 10 years ago when I was 21 years old and dating my first boyfriend (I was picky). My boyfriend and I read it together and found it very helpful. In fact, we realized that we weren't for each other!
This book has you picture your ideal mate and to list the top essential things that you must have in a spouse and the top things you definately don't want in a spouse. I'm so glad I followed his advice! I had very few things on my "must have" list and a reasonable amount of things on my "must not have". I also had a bunch of things on my "optional" list. I did not date again for 7 years! I just figured that such a man must not exist and told everyone I wouldn't get married. I figured that I'd rather not marry and still retain the choice than to get marry and regret it.
I finally met a wonderful man and because of the work I'd done with this book so long ago I knew he was what I was looking for. In fact, one evening after having a long prayer time with him I realized that he not only had everything on my "essential list" and nothing on my "must not have list", but he had everything on my optional list!!! ...plus some things I hadn't hoped to ask for. I can't say this will happen this way for everyone, but if I hadn't been encouraged by this book to wait I most certainly have married someone who didn't fit me nearly as well.
Now I've been married for 5 1/2 years and am in love with my husband as I was when I first met him. Because I'd learned in this book what to look for and what to becareful of I knew what I was getting into and have not had any dreadful surprises along the way. We are very happily married and celebrated the birth of our first child last fall.
I've read all kinds of books on marriage and most of them say exactly the same things in differnt words, but this one offers things other books don't. This is the one I give to all my friends who are looking for a spouse and feel uncertain. I highly recommend it!
Book Description
When it first appeared in 1992, this book became an instant must-read on the lists of new parents and family studies professionals alike. Its message is just as relevant, just as timely, and perhaps even more important today. As indicated in the new foreword, by John M. Gottman, and in the updates and new afterword provided by the authors, the transition to parenthood remains one of the most challenging periods in adulthood. Readers today will be rewarded, just as earlier readers have been, by the stories reported in the pages of this book and by the wise counsel of the authors who put those stories in context.
Customer Reviews:
A Must-Read for Couples Considering a Family.......2005-07-17
Despite the fact that this book is listed as a textbook and that it is a scientific study from the 70s, it is a delightful, insightful, and pertinent read for anyone considering having a family.
When I began thinking of kids, I was curious to know how it would affect me & my marriage. There are many books out there that talk about the woes of motherhood and how to be a good parent (and, trust me, I've read nearly all of them), but this is the only book I've read that deals with the changes parenthood has on a marriage. The Cowans clearly identify the types of decisions, relationships, and patterns that play into this change and how, as a couple, you can weather them. This book will really help couples visualize their future with kids-- I highly recommend it.
great book for parents & professionals alike.......2001-06-24
When Parents Become Partners does a wonderful job of being accessible to new parents and parents-to-be, while also providing well-researched information and recommendations for professionals who work with couples. Carolyn and Phil Cowan's research following a group of pregnant couples and a control group of couples who hadn't yet decided whether to have children is fascinating, and readers will certainly recognize themselves and their friends, family among the various "types" of couples that emerge. Given the enormous transition that takes place in a couples' relationship when a child is born, this book offers reassuring, realistic information about how to survive -- or help others survive -- the change.
must read for the reality of parenting.......2000-04-05
This book is a study of 100 couples from pregnancy through their child's kindergarten years. It really put in perspective the challenges that one must meet to maintain a relationship and raise a child. It is not a how-to book (thank god) but studies of real people dealing with life. The conclusions not astonishing but interesting and occasionally surprising. I had trouble making the transition from lover-wife to mother-lover-wife and this book helped me to feel that I was not alone! A footnote: This is a scientific study, complete with graphs and charts. Although it is not dry and quite an easy read, the format might turn some people off. I still loved it!
Customer Reviews:
---This is the old, 2000 edition--- .......2007-05-23
Please refer to the 2006 expanded, second edition. Just click on either author above.
5+++.......2007-03-17
Easy read, that helps make so much sense after coming out of an abusive marriage. It helps to make sense of the situation and how one might have gotten their- without the blame.If you were ever abused, mentally, physically, emotionally, this is a book for you.
A must read for anyone who has experienced domestic violence.......2006-03-01
I could not put this book down, I carried it with me everywhere it helped me regain my sanity after a very abusive relationship.
A brilliant read - you will find yourself on every page. You are not alone. An important book for recovery.
This book is like a best friend with real answers.......2005-06-23
To begin with, I did not know I was in an abusive relationship, until my friend mentioned to me the word 'emotional abuse'. I researched on the topic and found a lot of great information on the subject. The one thing I didn't find was WHAT THE HECK TO DO after you leave the abusive relationship.
I read "Why Does He Do That" by Lundy, and it was great..I got into the mind of my tormentor. My experience was a bit different, since my abuser left ME!!! it was a double slap in the face, and just another way he walked all over me...I learned that from this book. After reading so much about the abuser and victim, you begin to feel a sense of desolation. But Dugan's book focuses on YOU.
Dugan examines all the cliches associated with a post-abusive relationship, even talks about our friends' roles in our new life. She sympathizes with our feelings, and goes even further toward making you sympathize with your own feelings (something you could never do in an abusive relationship).
Therefore, I highly recommend this book to anyone, anywhere suffering the pain of loss. The author truly understands the victim's feelings, and leaves the abuser by the way side (as he should be).There's a reason this book is called "It's My Life Now" and very appropriately.
This book kept me sane........2005-04-13
This book was a life-line for me right after I left my husband. I never thought that I could be in an abusive relationship. I am educated, strong and smart. But I was. This book helped me to deal with accepting it and to heal. It's the only book I recommend to anyone who thinks they might be in an abusive relationship.
Product Description
Do YOU have a narcissist in your life? Would you recognize one if there was? Do any of these "red flag" behaviors look like anyone you're involved with? 1. Egotistical and controlling. 2. Feels that rules don't apply to them. 3. Is NEVER happy - no matter what you do. 4. Feels more important or entitled than others. 5. Has no clue what empathy or compassion are. 6. May have started out "perfect" but changed drastically along the way. 7. Always blames others for anything that goes wrong. These are just a few of the characteristics often exhibited by those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Whether your "partner" has NPD or just narcissistic traits, they can put you on a roller coaster ride that can play havoc with your emotional health and well-being. Anyone can be a malignant narcissist. They can be your spouse, business partner, friend, boss, or parent. The problem is that they can leave you filled with self-doubt, confusion, stress, anxiety, guilt, and depression ... and wondering how you got there in the first place. If you feeling responsible for all that's wrong in your relationship, if you're waiting for "someday" when things will be better, if you feel less-than-equal to your partner, if you feel like you're "walking on eggshells" around this person - then it's time you get the facts on NPD and stop taking blame and feeling lousy for a disorder that is not your own - a disorder rarely talked about and still frequently misunderstood, even by therapists.
Customer Reviews:
She Knows What She Is Talking About.......2006-06-24
The reason this book is so invaluable is because she knows the subject so well. I suppose that is because she had been through it herself - she hasn't just read about it. I have read several articles on NPD, but this book hit closest to home. What I really like is her emphasis on not remaining the VICTIM. Reading her book helps me to reflect on my part - why I allowed it and what steps I can make to change myself so that it NEVER happens again!
Sorry, not well written.......2006-06-21
I looked forward to this book, after reading the other reviews, but found it poorly written and, like many self-help books, too reliant on made up words such as "Victim Boxx." (Why does it have two "x"s? She never tells us...)
There are many stories, or small snippets of stories, from people who have been involved with narcisissists. Although that part was interesting, some of the stories were just too long and bizarre, and all the little snippets were mostly too small to be of interest.
I'm glad so many other readers got something out of this book, but I must say that I was very disappointed. I preferred, "Help, I'm in love with a ..." because I thought it was written more professionally, and spoke more confidently about how to get out of a relationship with an NPD.
If you have been the victim of a narcissist read this book!.......2006-03-17
There are very few good books on personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder ruins many lives, yet there is so little written about the subject. If you have been involved with a narcissist, you absolutely must read this book. It is amazing to me that individual narcissists are so very similar to each other! When you read about the experiences of other victims of narcissists you will see that all narcissists are locked into the same pattern. The things you found unbelievable in your own life have happened to many others, and you will be empowered by learning to "know your enemy". The best lesson of this book is that your narcissist does not love you, he does not love your replacement, he does not love anyone. He is only using "love" as a manipulative tool. I hope this book will help you escape with your sanity intact.
If your interested in learning about narcissism then this is a MUST have book!!!.......2005-08-01
I WISH I would have had this book AS SOON as it was published. I just finished the last page this morning. It took me no time to read it and I have to say it was THE BEST book on narcissism I have come accross!! I spent hundreds of dollars on books and none of them compare to this one - God's honest truth!!!
I have bought and read the following books: Help, I'm in Love with a Narcissist, Why Is It Always About You? : Saving Yourself from the Narcissists in Your Life, Lies! Lies!! Lies!!!: The Psychology of Deceit, The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family, Emotional Unavailability : Recognizing It, Understanding It, and Avoiding Its Trap, Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents, and Emotional Vampires : Dealing With People Who Drain You Dry, just to name a few, BUT this one tops them all. The others were well written, but not nearly as informative as this book was, in my opinion.
Not enough is written on the subject of narcissism and not many people are aware of how manipulative and narcissitic some people (men mostly) can be until it is too late. You find out that the 'perfect love' you thought you had and waited for your entire life (like a night in shinning armor or a prince charming) was just a cruel hoax and what you really fell in love with was a mask that looked real, but was a pathetic lie.
If you are looking for 'answers' to your questions as to why narcissits behave like they do or why you fell for them look no further because this book will answer those questions.
When Your "Perfect Partner" Goes Perfectly Wrong.......2004-10-30
When Your "Perfect Partner" Goes Perfectly Wrong: Loving Or Leaving The Narcissist In Your Life by author, columnist, national speaker Mary Jo Fay clearly lays out the problems and necessities of living with a spouse or life-partner who is exhibits a "Narcissistic Personality Disorder". Here is a self-help guide that teaches the reader to be alert for signs of egotistical and controlling behavior, a partner who can never be happy no matter what you do, and other red flags, as well as what to do to defend oneself from being a pawn in a sex game, caught in a replay of past abuse, surrounded on all sides by a family of narcissists, and coping with narcissists in the workplace or among one's friends as well as romantic partners. The true stories of those who weathered manipulation are sure to reverberate with anyone who has endured similar maltreatment and selfishness.
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Being a workaholic doesn't just mean being a hard worker, says Robinson, a psychotherapist and professor at the University of North Carolina who has been studying people's work habits for years. It means you've got a progressively worsening addiction like any other, in which work becomes the substance you use in an attempt to meet your unconscious psychological needs. Robinson calls workaholism the "best-dressed addiction," because it's often rewarded--at least in the short term--and is seen as a positive attribute by people who don't understand the destruction it can cause. Chained to the Desk provides worksheets to help you recognize whether you or someone close to you is a work addict, case studies that demonstrate workaholic ways of thinking, and treatment methods that involve the entire family. It sheds considerable light on a topic that mental-health professionals often don't recognize--in part because, as Robinson points out, many of them are workaholics themselves. --Ben Kallen, Personal Growth editor
Book Description
As Seen on ABC's 20/20
Americans love a hard worker. The man or woman who works 18 hour days and eats his or her meals on the run between appointments is usually viewed with a combination of respect and awe. But for many, this lifestyle leads to family problems, a decline in work productivity, and ultimately to physical and mental collapse.
In
Chained to the Desk, best-selling author and widely-respected family therapist Dr. Bryan Robinson has written a groundbreaking book--the first comprehensive portrait of the workaholic. Intended for anyone touched by what Robinson calls "the best-dressed problem of the twentieth century," this innovative volume profiles the myths behind this greatly-misunderstood disorder and the inner psychological battle that work addicts wage against themselves. The book also serves as an inside look into the impact on those who live and work with them--partners, spouses, children, and colleagues--as well as the appropriate techniques for clinicians who treat them.
Portraying the many different kinds of workaholism, Robinson draws on hundreds of case reports from his own original research and years of clinical practice. From California to the Carolinas, men and women tell of their agonizing bouts with workaholism and the devastations left in its wake. Adult children of workaholics describe their childhood pain and the life-long legacies they still carry. The spouses or partners of workaholics reveal the isolation and loneliness of their vacant relationships and the terror of questioning their own sanity. Employers and business colleagues discuss the cost to the company when workaholism dominates the workplace.
Chained to the Desk both counsels and consoles. It provides a step-by-step guide to help readers spot workaholism, understand it, and recover. Robinson presents strategies for workaholics and their loved ones on how to cope, and for people in the workplace on how to distinguish between work efficiency and workaholism.
Customer Reviews:
Do not underestimate the value and necessity of reading this book.......2007-10-07
Depending on the clinician to whom one talks, between 50 and 85% of Western populations are workaholic, so "Chained to the Desk" should appeal to virtually every English-speaking Westerner. Few of us will, however, read it. This is a great tragedy because, if you suffer from an addiction to work, not only do you probably suffer from many other less "socially admirable" addictions that will undoubtedly be shortening your life and making it less enjoyable than necessary, you are probably also unwittingly spreading this very debilitating and serious disease and, moreover, will unwittingly be creating varying degrees of "hell" for your intimates. I know. I lost my family before I woke up to the family-and-life-threatening concomitants of this disease.
"Chained to the Desk" is extremely comprehensive, well-referenced, well organized, cogently argued, and replete with practical suggestions. Yet it suffers from a major flaw: it describes workaholics as "them" and leaves those of us who do not like to be described as "them" just as much "in the unknowing cold" as before. Nevertheless, if you can identify with Dr. Robinson's "them" without "turning off or away", studying this book will help you either escape or heal from workaholism. As for Dr. Robinson, well, since he was once himself severely addicted to work, he has another book to write for us in which I recommend his publisher insists that he substitute the words "we" and "us" for "they" and "them". Maybe then the Anglosphere will wake up to our gross, grievous, and ongoing failures to use technologies and techniques for the true and lasting benefit of both ourselves and our planet.
Eye Opener about Workaholism.......2007-09-22
"Chained to the Desk" is an excellent book for both the layperson and the clinician on workaholism. It provides an informative and clearly articulated discussion of the symptoms of workaholism, the possible causes, and how to fight it. The book's discussion of the addiction's impact on spouses and partners, children, friends, and work colleagues is particularly instructive. The author also provides a simple test for determining to what degree, if any, the reader suffers from workaholism. I highly recommend this book for the individual who is prone to taking her blackberry on vacation or is otherwise "chained to her desk" and for the those close to her who must suffer the consequences.
Chained to the Desk Review.......2007-03-29
The moment I got this book I could not put it down. It offered helpful information for a wife of a workaholic. It connected words with the feelings that have been felt, the frustrations and disappoints. It is a must read for anyone who is a workaholic, and who lives with one.
Awesome Book.......2007-01-25
This is an awesome book that describes the seriousness of the addiction. The biggest obstacle will be getting the workaholic to actually read it.
A book that can change your life!.......2006-08-07
Begrudgingly I began to read this book at my wife's request, not expecting much - what a surprise I was in for. Chapter after chapter led to new revelations about my own work addition and how it impacts others. What the author presents is a way to overcome a sick work ethic and replace it with a new attitude that allows you to make your life rich and rewarding. Whether you are work-motivated by money or personal interests, this book is highly recommended for anyone who can't leave work in the office or believes that work is the most important part of their life.
Book Description
Those who have never experienced an abusive or violent relationship often believe that upon finding her way out, a victim's difficulties are solved: her life is good, she is safe, and her recovery will be swift. Survivors know that leaving is not the end of the nightmare, it is the beginning of a difficult journey toward healing and happiness. It's My Life Now offers readers the practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and psychological awareness that female survivors of relationship abuse and domestic violence need to heal and reclaim their lives after leaving their abusers. Since its publication in 2000, It's My Life Now has been highly successful as a working manual for women who are starting their lives over after an abusive relationship, combining guidance on practical and emotional issues with worksheets and self-exploration exercises. In the second edition, Dugan and Hock include updated information and resources while encompassing a wider range of individuals.
Download Description
A book for women who have recently left an abusive relationship. It provides accessible practical information on how to protect yourself once you've left the relationship and how to get through the difficult emotions that accompany leaving.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book!.......2007-07-30
I left an abusive relationship and kept wondering why me? This book really helped me see what happened and why I stayed as long as I did. I really could relate to the book well and it helped a lot with the healing process.
Very Helpful and Healing.......2007-01-10
This was a great book. It was never boring and was always on point. The exercises are so helpful and healing. It's like a counseling session everytime you open the book.
From handling feels of loss to overcoming feelings associated with having loved an abuser.......2006-08-17
Meg Kennedy Dugan is Director of the Victim Assistance Program in New Hampshire and co-author Roger Hock is a Professor of Psychology: the two join forces and expertise to provide the updated second edition of IT'S MY LIFE NOW: STARTING OVER AFTER AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Life after getting out of such a relationship often continues to be a struggle, and IT'S MY LIFE NOW offers guidance to overcoming common pitfalls, blending worksheets with insights on self exploration and ongoing growth. From handling feels of loss to overcoming feelings associated with having loved an abuser, IT'S MY LIFE NOW continues to offer invaluable lessons.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Description
From the ever-popular Becky Tirabassi, the My Partner Prayer Journal is a personal, spiritual life organizer that provides a place for you to:
- journal your prayers
- record God's answers, and
- store inspirational teachings and studies.
In addition, the My Partner Prayer Journal can become an accountability tool to help you:
- keep a daily appointment with God, and
- organize your prayers and Bible reading.
In this new, attractive spiral-bound format, Becky shares how she personally spends her prayer time and gives insight into how you can follow these concepts too. It also includes over 200 pages of blank journal pages and 4 additional pages to record prayer requests.
Book Description
Despite its great achievements, the domestic violence revolution is stalled, Evan Stark argues, a provocative conclusion he documents by showing that interventions have failed to improve womens long-term safety in relationships or to hold perpetrators accountable. Stark traces this failure to a startling paradox, that the singular focus on violence against women masks an even more devastating reality. In millions of abusive relationships, men use a largely unidentified form of subjugation that more closely resembles kidnapping or indentured servitude than assault. He calls this pattern coercive control. Drawing on sources that range from FBI statistics and film to dozens of actual cases from his thirty years of experience as an award-winning researcher, advocate, and forensic expert, Stark shows in terrifying detail how men can use coercive control to extend their dominance over time and through social space in ways that subvert womens autonomy, isolate them, and infiltrate the most intimate corners of their lives. Against this backdrop, Stark analyzes the cases of three women tried for crimes committed in the context of abuse, showing that their reactions are only intelligible when they are reframed as victims of coercive control rather than as battered wives. The story of physical and sexual violence against women has been told often. But this is the first book to show that most abused women who seek help do so because their rights and liberties have been jeopardized, not because they have been injured. The coercive control model Stark develops resolves three of the most perplexing challenges posed by abuse: why these relationships endure, why abused women develop a profile of problems seen among no other group of assault victims, and why the legal system has failed to win them justice. Elevating coercive control from a second-class misdemeanor to a human rights violation, Stark explains why law, policy, and advocacy must shift its focus to emphasize how coercive control jeopardizes womens freedom in everyday life. Fiercely argued and eminently readable, Starks work is certain to breathe new life into the domestic violence revolution.
Customer Reviews:
perceptive and well presented.......2007-05-31
Professor Stark has a perceptive understanding of his material, and his manner of presentation is outstanding. My wife, a divorce attorney who dealt with abused women in New York City, heard Dr. Stark speak and came back enthused.
A breath of fresh air.......2007-04-29
If you are burned out or fed up in the daily grind of domestic violence field work, this book will invigorate you. Battered women always say that the physical violence is the least of what they endure... yet the legal and social services systems, media and society increasingly place incident-specific physical abuse front and center. This book offers a frank examination of how the organized domestic violence movement may be enabling this approach -- which is so at odds with battered women's experiences -- and provides a rich, insightful and honest examination of the reality of women's lives under the control of abusive partners.
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Prayer Shield How to Intercede for Pastors, Christian Leaders, and Others on the Spiritual Frontlines (Prayer Warrior)
The Prayer Saturated Church: A Comprehensive Handbook for Prayer Leaders
My House Shall Be a House of Prayer
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Possessing the Gates of the Enemy,: A Training Manual for Militant Intercession
