Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?

Praise for Why Does He Do That? Bancroft has opened a window into the thinking of abusive men, and his book helps open a door out of abusive relationships. --Gavin de Becker, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. --Jay G. Silverman, PhD, director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health Jargon-free analysis is frequently broken up by interesting first-person accounts and boxes that distill in-depth information into simple checklists. Bancroft's book promises to be a beacon of calm for many storm-tossed families. -- Publishers Weekly Bancroft boldly asks--and brilliantly answers--the most important questions of all: Why do so many men abuse women? What can be done about it? This book is desperately needed and long overdue. --Jackson Katz, creator of the award-winning video Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity This is essential reading for those in the helping professions and highly recommended. -- Library Journal At last--the straight scoop on men who abuse women. This is a book not just for abused women and domestic violence professionals, but for everyone who wonders why there's so much violence in America. Read it. --Ann Jones, author of When Love Goes Wrong and Next Time, She'll Be Dead Bancroft helps women who feel trapped in unhealthy relationships make sense out of what is happening. --Sarah Buel, JD, codirector, Domestic Violence Clinic, and lecturer, University of Texas Law School A compelling read about a tough topic. What you read here will come back to you long after you put the book down. --Angela Browne, author of When Battered Women Kill An informative and necessary read. --Susan Weitzman, PhD, author of Not to People Like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages