Chelsea Bieker's 6 favorite books dramatizing domestic violence's impact

The novelist recommends works by Anna Quindlen, Anita Shreve, and more

Chelsea Bieker
Chelsea Bieker is the author of "Madwoman"
(Image credit: Chelsea Bieker)

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In Chelsea Bieker's new novel, "Madwoman," a married mother of two fears her secret past could be exposed when she's asked to testify about a traumatic childhood event. Below, the author recommends other books that dramatize domestic violence's impact.

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