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About the Books
Barbara's first book A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL: A TRUE STORYOF MARRIAGE TO A PSYCHOPATH
was published by Berkley Books, New York. Her second book THE LITTLE BOOK OF SUCCESS: TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY WITH FOUR SIMPLE TOOLS
was self-published on Amazon. Scroll on down to find out more about each one.
A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL: A TRUE STORY OF MARRIAGE TO A PSYCHOPATH
POSITIVE KIRKUS REVIEW ***** POSITIVE LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW *****PICKED UP BY FIVE NATIONAL BOOK CLUBS *****
ONE OF FIVE BOOKS RECOMMENDED IN HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLE "PSYCHOLOGY BOOKS: 5 WAYS TO SPOT THE PSYCHOPATH IN YOUR LIFE" At the article, click the Gallery to see the five books.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
"A powerful story." Melody Beattie,Author of CODEPENDENT NO MORE
"Barbara's story is compelling on every level. It breaks your heart, blows your mind. It is a woman's uber-triumph story." Mary Matalin,,
author of LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS
"Your story gave me faith, knowing that I had not lost my mind." EMAIL FROM A READER
"You gave me hope that I can someday be OK and trust again too. ....Thanks for being as strong and as smart as you are and using your bad situation to help other people. " EMAIL FROM A READER
"I just wanted to let you know what a positive influence your book had on me. It opened my eyes to many things that went on in my marriage. I've since been able to move on. Thank you!" EMAIL FROM A READER
"By sharing your story, I feel much empowered and I am not afraid to face the man that mentally abused me. I am gaining speed Regaining my life because of you." EMAIL FROM A READER
"Thank you for your insights, for opening my eyes. I feel as though I can breathe again!" EMAIL FROM A READER
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SYNOPSIS
A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is a page-turning expose of a psychopath. The author, Barbara Bentley, bares her soul as a victim and survivor in a must-read written to help men and women recognize a psychopath's deviate behavior before it's too late for them. As a victim, she is enchanted by an impostor retired rear admiral, who is the son of Admiral Perry of World War II Seabees fame. Her admiral drains her financially and emotionally, and then attempts to kill her. Afterwards, Bentley is victimized by the no-fault divorce law of California. She's told she must give the man who tried to murder her half of her retirement fund, alimony, and medical and car insurance. As a survivor, she discovers personal growth, which frees her from the psychopath and propels her to change the absurd sacrosanct law.
THE LITTLE BOOK OF SUCCESS: TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY WITH FOUR SIMPLE TOOLS
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
“My success as a novelist began when I adopted the principle of the four P’s. Many have talent, but it is pursuing our dreams with passion and overcoming obstacles with patience, persistence and, sometimes, prayer, that brings true success. The Little Book of Success should be on every home coffee table." ROBERT DUGONI NY Times Bestselling Author
"I have read your book "The Little Book of Success." Ijust wanted to tell you that I have found your book very helpful. I think that your emphasis on patience andpersistence was most notable. I will recommend your book to my friends, and hopefully they will benefit." EMAIL FROM A READER
"Thanks for a great little book, big in impact with personal examples, vivid stories & thought provoking questions at the end of each of the 4 P's. I especially resonated with this book because in my book in 1991, I outlined 5 P's to success and your 4 were on the list. The P's really work and your book makes it easy to apply them to making your life work." PATRICIA RASKIN Host of "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" Radio Shows
"Loved your "Little Book of Success...." and I amsending the link on to three friends today." EMAIL FROM A READER
SYNOPSIS
When life threw her an unprecedented curve, Barbara took the experience and turned it into the book A DANCEWITH THE DEVIL. She decided to write a second bookto follow everyday examples from her life and publishedTHE LITTLE BOOK OF SUCCESS: TURN YOURDREAMS INTO REALITY WITH FOUR SIMPLETOOLS. In it she illustrates how passion, planning,patience, and persistence turned her dreams into realityand offers readers the inspiration that they can do thesame.The book is designed with mobility in mind. You can takeit with you anywhere, as a paperback book or in yourelectronic device. You can also write the four P’s on aPost-It or note card and stick it in a purse, in a briefcase,on a nightstand, next to a TV, on your office desk, in yourcar, on your workbench, on a mirror, on the refrigerator –anywhere where the words will help you achieve yourpassion. And when life seems to be getting the better ofyou, flip open this book or turn on your electronic readerfor an extra nudge to keep you moving forward. Let itinspire you to recognize the greatness within you.