It was Patricia Evans who first brought the critical issue of verbal abuse to national attention with the publication of her groundbreaking classic "The Verbally Abusive Relationship". In the decade since, she's become the foremost advocate for the billions of victims of verbal abuse here and around the world. From her bestselling books to her workshops and seminars, Evans has dedicated her life to bringing help and healing to those who need it most - and who often suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn or what to do. Now readers get even more of the answers they need to recognise abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead happier, healthier lives. In two all-new chapters of this updated edition, Evans reveals why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how victims can deal with it.

Author Biography

Patricia Evans is the bestselling author of four books, including The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out, Controlling People and The Verbally Abusive Man: Can He Change? She has appeared on Oprah, CNN, national radio, and in Newsweek and O, The Oprah Magazine. Patricia lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and can be reached via her website at www.VerbalAbuse.com.