The most popular abuse & violence books of 2020

These books deal with harm done by one person to another, and with surviving it. Novels and memoirs describe violence at home, in institutions and between strangers, and the long work of recovery. They are written with honesty and respect, and many readers find strength in them. This list shows the ones first published in 2020.

Results

Prey
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Prey

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

2020 · 2021 edition

352 pages

Sexual Citizens
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Sexual Citizens

Jennifer S. Hirsch, Shamus Khan

2020 · 2021 edition

432 pages

A Family Secret
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A Family Secret

Maureen Wood

2020 · 2021 edition

288 pages

The Beach House
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The Beach House

Rochelle Alers

2020 · 2021 edition

320 pages

Is Rape a Crime?
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Is Rape a Crime?

Michelle Bowdler

2020 · 2021 edition

304 pages