THIS IS THE FIRST EDITION — A REVISED SECOND EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE The updated edition includes expanded research, updated examples, and new material. Readers seeking the most current version should search Amazon for Abuse OF Men BY Women Revised Second Edition. "Ann Silvers' book, Abuse OF Men BY Women , addresses a much-neglected social problem . The book accurately reflects the latest social science research yet it is highly readable, the writing clear and lively. Ann has done an outstanding job identifying the tactics used by abusive and controlling women, and how men find themselves entrapped in these relationships. She also offers practical solutions for women who are abusing, men who are abused, and their families. Great book! Well done! " --John Hamel, LCSW, Author, Gender-Inclusive Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse, 2nd Edition: Evidence-based Approaches , and Editor-in-Chief, Partner Abuse . "This synthesis of the latest research in abuse of men by women is a major breakthrough, showing what is happening, giving clarity, offering a new awareness of an issue that is commonly ignored and disregarded: the abuse of men by women. It has the potential of becoming the instrument for measuring and defining partner abuse . Ann also offers solutions to relieve the suffering and devastation it causes." --an abused man (anonymous for his protection) " It's as if Ann had known me and my ex all our lives and was writing the book from an invisible observation point in the house. I recognized myself and others in the examples. I saw my paternal grandpa, my father-in-law, and many close friends. Ann's book will provide understanding, initiate healing, and give hope to many men out there. I wish I'd had a copy of the book when I first started dating and especially, before I divorced." --an abused man (anonymous for his protection) "All I can say is Wow! I wish I had read this 20 years ago. This would have saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of my life. This is something that my 18-year-old son will have to read. This is a gift to every 'son' out there. Thank you for the work you are doing. Men of all ages need to read this. I think the issue is much bigger than anyone even realizes." --an abused man (anonymous for his protection) Ann Silvers, MA is a counselor, relationship coach, and author living in Washington State, US. She has been educated in the subject of partner abuse through academic study; personal experience being the target of abuse by a partner; and by talking to and working with many women and men who are abused by, and/or are abusing, their partner. She is concerned about the welfare of both women and men and focuses her work on helping people have healthy relationships with others and with themselves.