Originally Posted by
chrisea 
lizw,
that sounds like an interesting book, I like dog books, esp when they save someone.
The lady is a very talented writer.
About half way through the book, the ABF get a puppy as well and of course expects the lady to look after it - she does everything else for him. But get this, he calls his dog GOD. It's very clever and at the end of the book I balwed my eyes out.
Even now when I think about it, it makes me feel like crying. Not in a sad 'that's awful' kind of way, but in a 'that's so beautiful' kind of way.
I think only those of us who live or have lived in abusive relationships, and with out hope, most of our lives, and then try to change it, appericate the effort and/or the courage we need to do so.
I did wonder if she went to Al Anon too but because of our traditions (personal anonymonity at the level of press, radio and tv) didn't include it.
Here's a link to a review of When Katie Wakes
BookPage Nonfiction Review: When Katie Wakes