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Abuse Chat /Book Club
Jennifer Gilmore ills us in
J
ennifer
Gilmore is an author, mum and the host of
Abuse Chat a weekly Twitter chat which focuses on
domestic abuse and also hosts an online book club with
a diference - all the books are on domestic abuse.
I came across ‘In Sheep’s Clothing’ when I was reading an article online, my cousin had
shared it and it interested me. I instantly had to buy the book, not only because of the
content but also because there was a fox on the cover. If you don’t know my love for foxes
already and what they mean then find out via ‘The Fox Stories’ blog series which is free to
read.
I knew I was meant to read this book because of the subject on ‘Understanding and
Dealing with Manipulative People’. It is written by George K. Simon Ph.D. and was
released in 2010, it has been updated since then.
A bit about the book: Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons. Your
children–especially teens–are expert at it, as is your mate. A co-worker may quietly
undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your
weaknesses.
Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it. Often those they
abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them.
In this eye-opening book, you’ll also discover…
- 4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships
- Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior
- Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser
- How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation.
- 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all
relationships
2018 is the Year For Making The Invisible Visible