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unsolicited advice about when the abused wife should leave which is often sooner than when she finally makes that decision. Far too often, we criticize the woman for staying too long while beating our chests and boasting about how we would never allow that to happen to us. So, how can a book that forces us to confront our own misguided and often judgmental opinions about victims of domestic violence be interesting? How To Knock a Bravebird From Her Perch is interesting because it slowly draws the reader in to realizing the condescending nature of our thoughts about spousal abuse. Pecan never really got over the death of her protective and loving father, but it took her decades to understand that. In the meanwhile, she learned difficult lessons and suffered through harsh challenges. This book reminds us that instead of berating people like Pecan, we should cheer them on.  The book is available on Amazon and you can get it at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Knock-Bravebird-Perch-Morrow-Girls/dp/0985751665 www.pneupathforliving.com  11