Invincible

The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free

By: Brian F. Martin

Narrated by: Brian F. Martin, Laural Merlington, Mikael Naramore

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

In-vin-ci-ble: incapable of being overcome

"When you grow up living with domestic violence, witnessing those you love tear each other down with physical and verbal blows, your brain doesn't know how to deal with that." - From Invincible's Foreword by Tony Robbins

According to UNICEF, growing up with domestic violence is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world, affecting more than a billion people. Yet, too few people are aware of the profound impact it can have.

Invincible seeks to change this lack of awareness and understanding with a compelling look at this important issue, informing and inspiring anyone who grew up living with domestic violence - and those who love them, work with them, teach them, and mentor them.

Through powerful first-person stories, including the author's own experiences, as well as insightful commentary based on the most recent social science and psychology research, Invincible not only offers a deeper understanding of the concerns and challenges of domestic violence, but also provides proven strategies everyone can use to reclaim their lives and futures.

What did you learn growing up with domestic violence? Do you know how this has had an impact on your life? How have you dealt with it?

Today, are there certain things about yourself that you wish weren't true? Many of them aren't. They are lies you learned.

Invincible exposes the lies, reveals the truths, and offers the insight and the skills you need to go from feeling and acting:

• Guilty to Free
• Resentful to Compassionate
• Sad to Grateful
• Angry to Passionate
• Hopeless to Guided
• Worthless to Accomplished
• Fearful to Confident
• Self-Conscious to Attractive
• Unloved to Loved

The author is donating all net royalties to the Children of Domestic Violence Foundation (CDV).

©2014 Brian F. Martin (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

FANTASTIC!!!!!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved everything about this book. The author presents the issues that children of domestic violence face in a raw, realistic manner with the utmost compassion and empathy. This book will be an absolute GODSEND for anyone who grew up in a violent home. It puts the problems we face into perspective and gives practical truths to overcoming the adverse effects of violence. This book helped me in a moment when I desperately needed it. I recommend it to anyone!

One of the Best Books I've Ever Read

Would you listen to Invincible again? Why?

Ive listened to this book twice and have told everyone who has ever had a problem understanding how childhood domestic violence affects their adult relationships.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was was the young man who chose not to kill his mother's abuser, Keith. Keith was a constant antagonist who tried to bait the young man into harming him by beating up his mom and taunting him in the police department. I enjoyed the entire book but I'm glad the young man (everyone will know who he is once they read the book) chose not to shoot his mother's abuser and alter the rest of his life.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

I loved the narrator's energy.

Any additional comments?

I'm a fan of the author's writing and can't wait to read the rest of his books

Powerful and Substantial. Many books into one.

Eye-opening and empowering. We normalize so many wrong things, only to wake up one day to realize we have a choice. Brian speaks to your heart and soul and gives you the tools to overcome the adverse effects of abuse. He makes you feel not alone or that you are losing your mind. Everyone can benefit because it’s so dynamic and multifaceted. I will listen again and again. I absolutely loved it and learned so much. It wiped away all my self-doubt.

Life changing

I'm on my journey to rediscovering my true self and purpose in life thanks to Invincible. I have connected the dots.

amazingly honest and empowering

I loved this book. I have always wanted to tell my story, but wasn't sure there was a place for it. I found my story here in the pages of this book. It's not exactly the same as anyone else, but it is a similar story. It feels great to have found others who have experienced what I have. My adult life has been plagued with lies, and I'm so glad that I can break them now. If you or someone you love grew up with violence and abuse, please, give this book a chance.

Do it

It took a while for me to finish since parts were triggering but I'm happy I made it through(:
I highly recommend.