Product Description

An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane.

Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it.

In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's "The Lonely Echoes of My Youth," readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, "The Grindstone," describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in "The Stranger" when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's "The Break of Dawn" will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's "Victory Begins With Me" reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' "Silent Suffering" flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's "God Does Answer Prayers" deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent.

These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #144044 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-29
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Customer Reviews

WoW!
This book wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was a GREAT read. It gives some really good situations and stories of abuse.

Could have been better!
I gave this book 3 stars. I am a really big fan of zane and her work but I just couldnt get into this one. The story lines were all over the place and it seemed like it was just missing something!

I'm glad ZANE put this one together!
I plan on choosing this book for next month's meeting of Tell Me A Story Book Club. We don't normally do short story collections, but since we made one exception this year already, I thought maybe we will try it out for 2007! It is a book that has a very good message. The stories are sad and touching, and each one is different and unique.

I am proud of ZANE for putting this project together because they were stories that needed to be told. We all like sex and erotic stories, but sometimes you have to take a break to see the reality of life. Not a feel good book, by any means, but who cares? Not all books will be, and I am glad for that! I will let you know how the meeting goes!