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

This is a must read for any woman who has been or is in an abusive relationship. Bancroft explains in great detail why some men treat their girlfriends or wives so abhorrently . This book taught me that it's not external influences that causes a man to be mean and angry--like he had a bad day at wor......more

A fantastic book about abusive relationships that clarifies misconceptions about abuse, provides compassionate support to victims and survivors, and discusses the societal factors that contribute to violence in relationships. I love how Lundy Bancroft dispels so many myths about what makes abusive p......more

this book is SO GOOD. Bancroft describes the abuser mentality in a way that demystifies the cycle of abuse for survivors. As someone who works with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as a survivor myself, I recommend this book to anyone wanting to understand and end abusive r......more

An interesting psychological work about abuse. “It is not his feelings the abuser is too distant from: it is his partner’s feelings and his children’s feelings. Those are the emotions that he knows so little about and that he needs to get in touch with.” He reframes abuse as something not done be......more