Can anyone recommend some good books for recovering from abusive relationships?

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A dear friend has finally left a controlling and abusive relationship, which turned from constant emotional abuse to physical violence.

I am supporting her as best I can, but thought some recommended literature would be useful, that she could dip into in her own time.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

The nice girl syndrome, Beverly Engel. and 'healing your emotional self', again by engel I think.

I found Getting Past Your Breakup to be really helpful. There is an excellent website that goes with it too.

Thank you both.

I read "Thriving after Divorce" by Tonja Evetts Weimer today. It isn't specifically aimed at survivors of abuse but gives a hugely uplifting view of how you can transform your life for the better after ending a bad relationship.

Thanks waefmt

www.amazon.co.uk/Boundaries-Relationships-Knowing-Protecting-Enjoying/dp/155874259X

I found this very useful

Boundaries-Relationships-Knowing-Protecting-Enjoying

Thanks - that looks great