When Michael Clark was arrested for domestic violence and his wife moved out, he saw his world falling apart. He knew this was not the person he wanted to be. He was eager to change, but didn’t know how. Everything he’d tried in the past to control his behavior had fallen short.
Part memoir, part how-to, From Villain to Hero is unique among domestic violence and domestic abuse books. Michael’s true story provides readers rare, first-hand insight into a person’s journey from being a violent and abusive partner to becoming a safe and emotionally healthy one. Along the way, he reveals the essential principles needed to stop domestic violence and abuse that he discovered on his transformative path toward healing and change.
From Villain to Hero is a must read domestic violence book for men and women who are motivated to stop hurting the ones they love. And, if you’ve ever wondered why a person commits an act of domestic violence, or what it takes to change that behavior, this book boldly and honestly answers those questions by someone who has been there and done that.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE: Villain …………………………………………………………..1
CHAPTER TWO: Seeing The Light………………………………………….21
CHAPTER THREE: First Steps…………………………………………………37
CHAPTER FOUR: Digging Deeper …………………………………………63
CHAPTER FIVE: Challenging Thoughts …………………………………83
CHAPTER SIX: Eliminating Ghosts ………………………………………99
CHAPTER SEVEN: Getting “There”………………………………………125
CHAPTER EIGHT: The Most Important Relationship……………151
CHAPTER NINE: Obstacles………………………………………………….181
CHAPTER TEN: Final Thoughts……………………………………………207
APPENDIX A: Time-Out Guidelines…………………………………….219
APPENDIX B: Journaling Guidelines……………………………………225
Reading List and References
Acknowledgements
About the Author
About the Ananias Foundation
Über den Autor
As Michael Clark overcame his issue with domestic violence, he felt called to share what he’d learned with others who were facing the same challenge. He took what he had learned in his career as an entrepreneur and business consultant and founded the Ananias Foundation (ananiasfoundation.org). The Ananias Foundation is a Christian-based non-profit that works to end domestic violence by providing guidance and encouragement to individuals who have been violent with their partner but want to change.
Michael lives with his wonderful wife Lynn and their assortment of spoiled pets in West Des Moines, Iowa. Together they enjoy spending time with their friends and family, traveling, hiking, kayaking, and working on home projects.
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