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Author Lawless, Elaine J.

Title Women escaping violence : empowerment through narrative / Elaine J. Lawless.

Imprint Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2001.
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.8292 L418W    Check Shelf
Description xxi, 248 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-244) and index.
Contents Prelude Reflections on a Monday Morning at the Shelter -- Prologue Putting Things into Perspective -- Introduction: Gathering Stories -- Safe and Unsafe Living -- Powerful Words -- Describing the Unspeakable -- Hearing Silence -- Looking Back -- Turning Points -- Conclusion: Coming Home to Shelter -- Some of the Stories -- Sherry's Story -- Margaret's Story -- Teresa's Story -- Cathy's Story.
Summary This book offers battered women's stories told in their own words, as well as a feminist analysis of how these women use the power of narrative to transform their sense of self and regain a place within the larger society.
Subject Abused women -- United States.
Abused women. (OCoLC)fst00794870
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Other Form: Online version: Lawless, Elaine J. Women escaping violence. Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2001 (OCoLC)654308186
ISBN 0826213146 (alk. paper)
9780826213143 (alk. paper)
0826213197 (alk. paper)
9780826213198 (alk. paper)
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