{"product_id":"not-to-people-like-us-hidden-abuse-in-upscale-marriages-9780465090747","title":"Not to People Like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis important book brings the ignored population of abused upper-income women to light, revealing for the first time the depth and severity of \"upscale abuse\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How is it possible for a highly educated woman with a career and resources of her own to stay in a marriage with an abusive husband? How can a man be considered a pillar of his community, run a successful business and regularly give his wife a black eye? That we can even ask these startling questions proves how convinced we are that domestic abuse is restricted to the lower classes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003e\"Not to People Like Us\"\u003c\/i\u003e psychotherapist Susan Weitzman dramatically challenges this assumption. It is the first book to explore a previously overlooked population of emotionally and physically battered wives-the upper-educated and upper-income women, who rarely report abuse and remain trapped by their own silence. Weitzman draws on an in-depth study to document the shocking nature and incidence of abuse among the wives of professors, physicians and CEOs-many of them professionals and executives themselves. With keen insight and profound sensitivity, she reveals the unique path taken by the upscale wife-the early warning signs, the dilemmas and decisions, the dangerous desire to cover up and maintain appearances. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first book to condemn the legal and social service system for failing to recognize domestic violence among upper-income families, \u003ci\u003e\"Not to People Like Us\"\u003c\/i\u003e offers crucial information to help women find their way out of abusive relationships and toward safety and independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Weitzman, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, is a practicing psychotherapist in Chicago, and regularly serves as an expert witness on upscale domestic violence and its impact. The author of the groundbreaking book \u003ci\u003eNot To People like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr.Weitzman has been the recipient of numerous awards including NASW's Illinois Social Worker of the Year. She is Co-Founder\/President of The Weitzman Center, dedicated to educating the public and professionals about \"upscale abuse.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412325830930,"sku":"9780465090747","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3397490e-b6f2-4aeb-b090-2af4151498ee.jpg?v=1729314022","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/not-to-people-like-us-hidden-abuse-in-upscale-marriages-9780465090747","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}