71 pages • 2 hours read
Rachel Louise SnyderNo Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder delves into the causes and consequences of domestic violence in the United States through a decade of research. Combining firsthand accounts from survivors and abusers with insights from experts, Snyder explores the socio-economic context and significant costs of intimate partner abuse, while highlighting the experiences of individuals both aiding and suffering. Sensitive topics including domestic violence and murder-suicide are addressed.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rachel Louise Snyder's No Visible Bruises is widely praised for its rigorous investigative reporting and empathetic portrayal of domestic violence. Critics commend Snyder’s compelling narrative and the depth of her research, though some note the subject matter's distressing nature may be difficult for sensitive readers. Overall, it is seen as an essential, impactful read.
Who Should Read No Visible Bruises?
A reader who appreciates deeply researched, compelling narratives on social issues would enjoy No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder. Fans of works like Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn or Evicted by Matthew Desmond will find this book's exploration of domestic violence illuminating and essential.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Identity: Masculinity
Society: Community