From the PublisherDr. Canfield, a noted psychotherapist and radio personality, has received nationwide praise from women who have recovered from abuse after reading this book. The book is recommended by psychologists and used by women's shelters for group therapy.From the Inside FlapViolence will occur at least once in two-thirds of all marriages. One out of every four women is beaten by her husband or lover on a continual basis. A man beats a woman every 12 seconds. Every day at least four women are killed. It's time to stop these maniacs! Dr. Canfield's book concentrates on the constant honeymoons in abusive relationships and says they're the main reason women stay with their abusers. She calls the honeymoons Honeymoon Mania. She minces no words when talking about the abuser, while the empathy she shares with abused women will warm your heart. Let's look at some of the things she talks about in her book. He beats, you, makes love to you, you stay for more. Your abuser's ability to cry and apologize after he abuses you is so dramatic; you wonder where he got his acting lessons. His most powerful weapon, however, is his ability to make up to you after each abusive incident. Everyone enjoys a honeymoon, so why not forgive him? Whether you were nonverbally, verbally, physically, or sexually abused, you feel confused after he starts showering you with flowers, candy, candelit dinners, even trips. If you thought about leaving, how could you leave him now, after he convinces you he loves you and needs you? And after all, he said he would never, never abuse you again. Women who are not abused do not have as many honeymoons as you do. But you will discover that you are not privileged - your constant honeymoons are just another form of abuse. If he doesn't stop the abuse, you must leave before you are destroyed or killed. Send him back to where he came from. Your leaving must be done in the safest possible manner. Guidelines and references to help you with a safe departure are discussed. Your life does not stop when you end your abusive relationship, and neither does this book. Starting your new life and finding true happiness is the Cinderella ending you deserve.From the Back CoverHe beats you, makes love to you, you stay for more. This book was written to make a lasting difference in the life of every woman who has ever been verbally, physically, sexually, and sometimes worse of all, nonverbally abused. After reading this book, you will change your mind about staying for more. This book is explicit, and dispels the myths that most abusers use to maintain control. If you want to take control of your life and overcome the nightmares of abuse, this is a must read. why do you love to read Honeymoon Mania: The Male Abuser's Best Weapon
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone experiencing verbal abuseBy Ann WynnThis book saved me from an abusive marriage. I highly recommend it to anyone experiencing verbal abuse, emotional abuse (which I didn't even know was "a thing" although I was suffering under it until I read this book), or physical abuse. When you learn about the abuser's tactics, and they are all quite the same, they lose their power over you, and you can LEAVE! A must read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you are in a bad relationship this is a must an eye opener love ...By CustomerIf you are in a bad relationship this is a must an eye opener love it planning on reading it again soon!!!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!By KaleneThis is a must have for those who are victims, teachers, and people in general who want to know more about the dynamics of domestic violence.