A Love That Kills

Stories of Forensic Psychology and Female Violence

By: Anna Motz

Narrated by: Anna Motz

'An empathetic and necessary corrective to the stereotypes peddled by so many sensational true crime shows' Oprah Daily

Anna Motz is one of the most internationally acclaimed forensic psychotherapists at work today. For more than three decades she has treated women imprisoned for violent crimes. With candor, compassion, insight and a clear-eyed perspective Anna introduces us to eleven ordinary women who came to commit extraordinary acts, examining the fault lines that led to their crimes, and the sometimes perilous journey both therapist and patient take towards recovery.

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Critic reviews

Clear eyed and compassionate, Anna Motz's expertise as a national and international commentator on female violence makes this a powerful read, which is moving in its compassion and hopeful in its message that it is possible to break the connection between trauma and violence (GWEN ADSHEAD, author of THE DEVIL YOU KNOW)

A fascinating book bursting with humanity. A LOVE THAT KILLS reminds us all that a wrong decision can change everything and teaches us not to judge without first understanding. What a tour de force (PROFESSOR SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS)

In this compelling book, Anna Motz, one of the most experienced of the world's forensic psychologists, examines complex criminal cases involving women. Insightful, brilliant and illuminating, she reveals the unspoken truth about women and violence (BARONESS HELENA KENNEDY QC)