Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.

He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?
 
You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about:
 
• The early warning signs of abuse
• The nature of abusive thinking
• Myths about abusers
• Ten abusive personality types
• The role of drugs and alcohol
• What you can fix, and what you can’t
• And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely

“This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives.”—Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health

• Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?: Encouragement for Women Involved with Angry and Controlling Men (StyleCity)
• Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Guide to Knowing if Your Relationship Can--and Should--be Saved
• The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond
• When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse
• The Joyous Recovery: A New Approach to Emotional Healing and Wellness
• The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope
• Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse
• Psychopath Free (Expanded Edition): Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People
• Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse
• Family and Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen, Talk and Take Action When Someone You Care About is Being Abused