The Shame Borne in Silence

The myth that Jews do not abuse their spouses must be shattered! In this revised edition, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski directly addresses the problem of spouse abuse in the Jewish community. We cannot permit ourselves to deny the existence of this terrible crime. The time has come to confront the truth and to take definitive steps to end this violation of all that Judaism represents. A leading rabbi and psychiatrist, with striking candor, firmness and compassion, reveals what may have been closely kept dark secrets in many Jewish families, and offers urgently needed advice and direction.