A three volume set that exposes the often hidden world of emotional and physical abuse as it exists in our society today; from its inception in a relationship, to its eventual depression or even destruction of the victim. Written by attorney Debra A. Smith, the books are full of first person narratives that describe actual abusive situations with chilling clarity, demonstrating the entire spectrum of abuse from verbal, to emotional, to physical. The series provides effective methods to assess an abusive situation and formulate a plan to escape it. The books are riveting reading, connecting with the abuse victim on a decidedly personal and realistic level.