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Reviewers of Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage and Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality: A Study Guide/Journal state consistently that the no-holes-barred story of “Jane’s” journey from a marriage from hell to subsequent freedom and restoration will impact the multitudes.
If your life has not already been affected by the devastation of domestic violence, it will be. Somewhere along the line, a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or a member of your church will suffer abuse at the hands of an intimate partner. Ninety-five percent of all domestic-abuse incidents are directed at females.
Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage is a soon-to-be-released book that chronicles one woman’s gut-wrenching odyssey from wedded bliss to a kind, loving, and hardworking man to a subsequent marriage from hell to a man “Jane” met in church shortly after her first husband died of cancer.
Me Man, You Woman is Jane’s brutally honest account of how her own mistakes, lack of knowledge, and bad judgment calls contributed to a nightmarish relationship that left her and her three daughters financially destitute, not to mention battered and bruised emotionally and spiritually—and in Jane’s case, physically.
Unlike thousands of other battered women, Jane was able to eventually escape the death trap that became her marriage and has emerged triumphant. While collaborating with the author, “Jane’s friend,” Jane discovered much about herself and her past that had—unbeknownst to her—predisposed her to an abusive relationship. Upon being enlightened in this previously unexplored area of her life, Jane and her friend set out to educate, encourage, and empower women everywhere to relinquish their positions as victims and to live the overcoming, wildly exciting life God meant for them to have all along.
Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality is the result of the duo’s collaboration. A companion study guide to Me Man, You Woman, this book sheds much-needed light into the dark world of domestic abuse. It also provides the tools and information required for the recovery and restoration of women who have unwittingly landed in the hell-hole of violence in their own homes.
To order now, go to www.ourdestinypublishing.com. For additional information, go to www.janeshouseministries.org.
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"Jane" and her first husband, "Daniel," and I had been friends since we were teenagers in the '70's. But after Daniel died, I lost touch with Jane. I had no idea that she and her daughters were involved in such a nightmare. When I began reading Me Man, You Woman: Jane's Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage, I was appalled that my friend would allow such a travesty in her life. By the end of the story, I could see that human nature was involved. We all want to be loved, and sometimes we pay a great price for that when we don't have to. -- Teresa Levescy,
"Jane's friend" has taken the tragic-turned-triumphant story of her friend's struggle with domestic abuse and made it not only intriguing, but meaningful and worth telling as well. The highly sensitive subject of domestic violence is approached with great insight and understanding. Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage is an eye opener for both men and women, abusers and the abused. -- Ron Mulberry,
Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage is the story of a woman who discovered she was indeed a person of power. Rather than continuing to be a victim to other people, difficult situations, her own mistakes, and even an unhealthy religious view of women, “Jane” discovered the way to have victory over the skirmishes of life. Her story can be a blueprint for many others who stand on the edge of being conquered by their adverse situations. Rather than hitting a stumbling block, Jane found a way to make it her stepping stone by discovering the powerful person she is. – Lucas Sherraden, Pastor, Abiding Life Christian Fellowship,
From the time I picked up Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage, I was stunned by the similarities between “Jane” and myself. Also an attractive, intelligent, and dedicated Christian, I fell into the same death trap--not once, but twice. Like Jane, I chose to wear the blinders and endure the abuse, all in the name of love.
This book leaves the reader with no choice other than to face reality. God didn’t create women to be whipping posts. We have to quit playing the victim card and start living the lives He created us to live. – Jan P.,
Few people are unfamiliar with domestic abuse and its destructive force upon us all as individuals, families and as a nation. Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage shows how once we honestly face our own shortcomings and fears and deny others the power to make us their emotional victims, we can begin to recognize how to heal and let go of our agendas and the muddled thinking which accompanies them. Whether you are affected directly or indirectly by domestic abuse, you will identify with at least one character in this highly readable and insightful book. -- Scott Hobbs,
All too frequently, an incomplete understanding of true submission becomes twisted and energized by demons and fallen human nature to lock people into a false victim/bully dynamic that prevents both from entering fully into their awesome respective destinies. If victims were brutally honest with themselves, they would be less likely to subject themselves to the brutality of abusive relationships. Likewise, if bullies scrutinized themselves with some analytical rigor, they would find that it is vulnerability, not control, they truly desire.
An immature approach to Scripture can sometimes put a pseudo-Christian face on the problem of spousal abuse, but the psychosocial dynamics--emotional and verbal abuse, isolation, threats and intimidation--exist throughout every sector of society.
Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage, is the story of my friend's climb out of the slippery pit of victimhood. The companion book, Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality: A Study Guide/Personal Journal, is a handbook for victims and bullies alike to break destructive patterns and begin walking out their true identities. This book is for anyone--victim or bully--who is ready to step off the merry-go-round of abuse. – Catherine French,
The principles contained in Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality will revolutionize the woman who feels alone, helpless, destitute, and dejected. Whether you come from an abusive home, an abusive relationship, or know someone heading down the path of destruction, there is hope!
This one-of-a-kind book is a candid, no-nonsense approach for the woman with a defeated mentality, who may have settled for less. Each page is packed with knowledge and insight that will have you “breaking free” from past erroneous thinking. “Only God gives wholeness and completeness . . . two halves [in a relationship] never make a healthy whole.”
My only regret is in not having these “nuggets” when I needed them the most! – Mary Ann McNulty,
As a product of a severely dysfunctional family, I harbored tremendous rage against my father, an abusive binge alcoholic. I could never understand how or why he could be so kind and loving one day and so mean and hateful the next. Even more of a mystery was why my self-sacrificing Christian mother endured the abuse for so many decades.
After reading Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality, I gained a whole new understanding of generational cycles of behavior and abuse. That much-needed revelation softened my heart toward my father, now deceased, and helped me to forgive him. I also have a better understanding of how and why my mother refused to escape from their abusive relationship. – Carol C.,
This unique book addresses the ways a person enters into ideas and behaviors that allow abuse, how those behaviors manifest, cycles that are identifiable, and ultimately how to get free. If a person wants freedom from abuse, and is ready to face herself in areas that open the doors to such things, this is a very helpful work. -- Eric Cano,
My sister, a friend of the author of Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality, shared the manuscript with me before the book was even printed. Not only had I lived the same childhood-to-adult nightmare my sister had, I had taken it a step further and married an abusive man. My children then endured the same hell on earth I did as a helpless child. This book helped me to identify the generational cycles I had unwittingly perpetuated. Greatly disturbed by this revelation, I was forced to take a personal inventory of my own life, beliefs, and actions.
As a Christian, I couldn’t understand why God would “allow” such a destructive situation in my life. This book helped me to understand that it was never His will that I become involved in an abusive relationship. I made that choice based on false beliefs and lack of self worth. Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality is worth its weight in gold! – Elsie H.,
Domestic violence is quickly becoming a nationwide epidemic. Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality takes an in-depth look at this growing problem and not only offers uncommon insight on the subject, but a way out of the situation for those men and women who have the courage to do so. This much-needed book provides easy-to-understand guidance to recognizing and dealing with the many dark aspects of domestic violence.
Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality will be an invaluable tool for not only those in abusive situations, but for their friends and family as well. The authors have shown above all else that there is hope and a better way of life for all of us! -- Fran Chandler,
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How can an attractive, successful woman fall into the clutches of an abuser?
Could it happen to you? Has it already?
Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage chronicles one woman’s horrific fall from grace into a marriage from hell. Jane seemed to have it all—attractiveness, financial security, devotion to her faith, three loving daughters. And then along came Brutus. . . The eye-opening story of Jane’s odyssey through psychological and physical abuse to ultimate restoration is one women everywhere need to hear. This important book provides: · A wake-up call to women who have fallen into abusive relationships
· An examination of the victim’s complicity in abuse
· Information about how abusive relationships tend to occur in cycles that cross generations
· An inspiring conclusion that points the way toward hope, health, and happiness
Me Man, You Woman is intended to encourage women who are currently in or recovering from abusive relationships. The story of another can sometimes help bring our own story more clearly into focus and help us take the steps we need to take to be free and whole again.
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Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality: A Study Guide/Personal Journal is a life-changing companion volume to Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage. Presenting information, exercises, and scriptural passages that will help you work through a false self-image, it is designed to help you take responsibility for your life and cast off the shackles of an abusive relationship.
Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality will show you: · How to recognize character traits of abusive partners
· How to identify generational cycles of abuse
· How to overcome psychological barriers and the victim mentality
· How to identify and correct false, damaging beliefs about yourself
· The power of forgiveness
· And much more!
This study guide will be of invaluable assistance to women seeking restoration and deliverance from abuse. It will help you relinquish your status as a victim and also discover your true self-worth in a relationship with God.
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In an effort to help raise awareness about abuse and to stem this tide of violence, an author who identifies herself as “Jane’s friend” has documented the story of a particularly egregious case of domestic abuse and its aftermath. The basic message of Me Man, You Woman: Jane’s Deliverance from an Abusive Marriage is that a woman’s current situation does not have to be her final one. It is possible to escape from violence and abuse and to find the peace and grace of a new path. Me Man, You Woman chronicles the story of a woman whose background (unbeknownst to her) predisposed her to an abusive relationship. After her first husband—a kind, upstanding, hardworking man—died tragically of cancer, she fell into a secret, volatile relationship with a misguided Christian man who had served time in prison for manslaughter. The destructive energies he brought to their relationship nearly destroyed her and her three daughters and left them all destitute. The story, however, does not end there, for Jane finally broke free from this sadistic nightmare and rediscovered her devotion to her faith in God and her true path in life. How she transcended her situation, temptations, and weakness makes for instructive, inspirational reading. The arresting title of the book, Me Man, You Woman, derives from a destructive, misogynist teaching of a local church that encouraged a misguided “caveman”-style approach to marriage—which only served to embolden abusive husbands. The book is aimed primarily at women on the verge of entering a potentially dangerous relationship, women already caught in such relationships, and the friends of such women, who might be able to help change a situation for the better. Rhonda Tarver and Trudy Michalak, co-founders and publishers of Our Destiny Publishing, LLC, have also written a study guide (which includes a personal journal) for the book, titled Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality, which teaches women to escape from the destructive mindset that not only attracts abusive men but also keeps women bound in abusive relationships. The study guide documents the causes and cycles of abuse and provides liberating exercises and inspirational scriptural passages that will help readers work through their own process of restoration. Included in the book is a personal journal so the reader can track her personal growth. Back to the Top |
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