Spanking

Domestic violence is one of the biggest taboo topics of our time. Antje Joel, an award-winning journalist, breaks this taboo and candidly shares her own story in her book. She also analyzes the societal context, as she is not an exception: every third day, a woman is murdered by her partner, and every third woman experiences domestic violence. This was also the case for Antje Joel. At 16, she meets her future husband, who begins to hit her after just a few months. Her parents say what Joel will hear from many others: "It's your own fault!" For a long time, she feels the same way and returns to him. Again and again. In her book, Joel explains why she initially did not leave her husband, how she ultimately freed herself, and what needs to change in society. An important, highly relevant book.