Review: A must-read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2014
I found Kelina Cowell’s ‘Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse’ soon after reading a memoir of a South African author who recalled how the abuse he had suffered during childhood negatively influenced the rest of his adult life. Make no mistake about it: domestic violence is a continuing kind of violence, and it can lead to a “branching out” of abusive acts if not met head-on. And thanks to Cowell’s book, there is finally hope in understanding how to deal with it.Cowell’s book is perhaps one of the most comprehensive books written on the issue. The author provides not only a helpful discussion of what is considered domestic violence and abuse (DVA), it also gives a lot of actionable information that readers can use right away to deal when a case of DVA is encountered—either in a professional or personal setting. What’s more, the book is written in that informative, yet intimate tone that keeps the reading experience refreshing and at times even entertaining. The included case studies are particularly enlightening—if you or if you suspect that a loved one may be suffering from such an abuse, at least you get a solid idea of the helpful steps to counter it.Overall, this is a book that may become more and more relevant as years wear on—we see a rise in the cases of DVA, and the only way to stop this trend is by being fully informed about what DVA is and what to do about it. Get a copy of this highly important book today—or better, send this as a gift to someone you know may use it. Who knows, you might save a life.