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New Book Reviews by Lisa Saatzer

Goddesses, Whores, Wives and Slaves; Women in Classical Antiquity

By: Sarah B Pomeroy

This book has long been a favorite ‘extra credit’ book for the History class. It contains a thorough overview of the condition of women in classical times. Women were fear and revered; subjugated and elevated; repressed, possessed, used and abused. As women today struggle with issues of sexism, feminism, and subtle discrimination, a good look back helps us to see the progress of the feminine sex; and to appreciate with greater depth, our own lives.


Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue; The Untold History of English

By: John Mc Whorter

Why in the world would someone want to write a book about English? Haven’t we had enough of all the rules of English in our English classes? Who made all these rules anyway? Discover the origins and events that shaped the English language. If we plan to follow the rules of English, it’s a good idea to find out where they came from. Surprisingly, the source isn’t as dignified as we think it is. Follow the epic of evolution of the code with which we communicate.


Relapse Prevention; Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors.

Edited by: G. Alan Marlatt and Dennis M. Donovan

If you are working toward a career in law enforcement, rehabilitation, corrections, nursing, or education; just to name a few, this book contains information that will be both practical and effective. All of us have been touched by addiction in some way, and we all ask the same questions of, ‘Why won’t they stop?’, and, ‘What can I do?’. This book contains not only information about drug addiction, but also other addictive behaviors such as eating disorders, gambling, and sexual behavior.


Violent Partners; A Breakthrough Plan For Ending The Cycle Of Abuse

By: Linda Mills, J.D., Ph. D

What if violent behavior between partners isn’t man against woman? What about battered husbands? What about same sex partners? Linda Mills addresses issues of domestic violence that won’t fit neatly into a system designed to help; in some of these unconventional cases, the system actually makes thing worse. The author proposes ideas to help victims and perpetrators of domestic violence with healing and empowerment rather than punishment.