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The Five: Narratives of Victims and Survivors provides readers with deeply personal firsthand accounts from individuals who have survived violent relationships and moved forward to lead fulfilling lives. The narratives contain more depth and breadth than case studies, capturing the stories of each survivor ranging from early childhood traumatic events to present-day survival tactics used to cope with everyday life. The accounts help readers identify similar patterns of abuse passed from generation to generation, and supplemental commentaries from the editor and other researchers in the social sciences provide additional academic context. Readers learn how to deal with their own situations and relationships or how to assist those they know who are involved in potentially escalating or dangerous relationships. Chapters reveal the lasting consequences of abusive relationships, provide advice for confronting an intimate partner while remaining safe, and offer advice for breaking the cycle of abuse. Intimate and unflinching, The Five is an effective and essential resource for courses and programs on intimate partner violence, sociology, victimology, and other social sciences. It is also an excellent resource for any individual interested in learning effective interventions and breaking the cycle of abuse. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to domestic violence agencies, shelters, or a similar cause.

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"""The Five is a poignant case study in the profound and enduring issue of DV, unraveling its complex psychological underpinnings. Human experience through time consistently demonstrates a reality that relationships are rarely egalitarian and thus encourages individuals to engage in struggles for power and control, which are complicated by the formidable challenge of altering ingrained behavioral patterns, such as familial experience. Through the lens of five compelling narratives, the reader is confronted with the perplexing question, Why do individuals remain in the face of cruelty? It is important to recognize the context of these behaviors. Culture, social mores, and personality differences all influence the roles in which people place themselves. Research in compliance and obedience shows that humans often engage in behavior that is surprising even to themselves because they are following ingrained patterns of behavior. Victims of DV should not be reduced to stereotypes of weakness but rather understood within the nuanced fabric of their experiences. The five stories shared here represent the resilience of individuals who, against daunting odds, maintain an unwavering belief in their capacity to endure. This occurs sometimes due to an individual's perceived deservingness or is driven by cultural, religious, or communal influences. These accounts reflect all-too-common narratives. This compelling work challenges us to speak out against such transgressions and signals a call for change in our collective psyche."" Karla Wilson, Professor of Psychology, College of Central Florida"

"""The Five is a deep dive into the true life accounts of those who have lived the horrors of domestic violence (DV). One can research DV, however, statistics are not the living, breathing souls of the people who have experienced DV. This book allows us to feel the fear, pain, and triumph of victims who were stronger than their assailants and stood as examples of hope, resilience, and survival for those who lived this tortured life. Not only do the victims bare their souls regarding the physical abuse they endured, but they include the less recognized emotional and mental abuse. This is an opportunity to step into the lives of victims and truly understand 'why didn't you just leave' is only a logical question to those who have not lived this life. As the reader becomes a part of the lives of the victims, they will transform into an advocate for victims of domestic violence, without judgment, but with the understanding and compassion these victims deserve."" Shari J. Lynn-Slavitt, MSN, RN, Faculty in the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing ""The five stories in this book confirm the saying that history repeats itself-not just on a global sense, like world wars, but on an everyday scale. Children believe that the way of life in their house is the way life is everywhere. Thus, people who are raised in dysfunctional families will go on to raise their own families in a similar manner. Whether professional or personal, if you find yourself involved with someone who is struggling with abuse, whether physical or psychological, it is very important to give them help and support. That is the only way to stop the continuing cycle of abuse from generation to generation."" Barbara K. Traum, Former Guardian ad Litem, Lee County, FL ""The Five is a poignant case study in the profound and enduring issue of DV, unraveling its complex psychological underpinnings. Human experience through time consistently demonstrates a reality that relationships are rarely egalitarian and thus encourages individuals to engage in struggles for power and control, which are complicated by the formidable challenge of altering ingrained behavioral patterns, such as familial experience. Through the lens of five compelling narratives, the reader is confronted with the perplexing question, Why do individuals remain in the face of cruelty? It is important to recognize the context of these behaviors. Culture, social mores, and personality differences all influence the roles in which people place themselves. Victims of DV should not be reduced to stereotypes of weakness but rather understood within the nuanced fabric of their experiences. The five stories shared here represent the resilience of individuals who, against daunting odds, maintain an unwavering belief in their capacity to endure. This compelling work challenges us to speak out against such transgressions and signals a call for change in our collective psyche."" Karla Wilson, Professor of Psychology, College of Central Florida"

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Lee Rosen is an associate professor of sociology at The College of Central Florida. He holds a B.S. in business administration from Bowling Green State University, an M.A. in college teaching and political science/sociology from the University of South Florida, and an M.L.A. in social and political thought from the University of South Florida.

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