Battered But Not Torn takes you on a poetic journey of life, love and relationships. You'll experience the transition of a young woman who sought love in all the wrong places, but found love in the arms of her Savior. Open your mind and enjoy the journey.

Overcome the Pain God has a good plan for every woman—plans to prosper. When we make him our priority and cry out to him, He listens. God made us unique because of His purpose in mind for us. Many women around the world are struggling to discover their true identity, especially those who have suffered the soul-deforming impact of abuse. Equally, men are uncertain about a woman’s role and function, resulting in offering inadequate support to women struggling with questions of identity. Discover how to overcome painful obstacles to live according to God’s plan. You can become all you were created to be as a unique woman of purpose made in His image. Experience rivers of refreshing in every moment of life—whether you are in the deep valley of trials or on the mountaintop of victory. May God bless you in your relationship with him and with those He has placed in your life to fulfill His purpose. Let Battered but Not Shattered help you to have a deeper walk with the Lord!

A true story and compilation of situations that left one woman scarred and overwhelmed, yet empowered to create an organization that promotes women as Battered but not Broken; the Confessions of a Battered Beautie, told by Andon Elsa are used as a declaration of self-worth and as relief from the isolation and heartache endured through suffering.With the introduction of a Beautie as a woman whose beauty is not measured merely by attractiveness, but rather by an increased amount of confidence, love, and faith, this empowering book focuses on life moving forward in a favorable direction with a faith based twist. There is not only the unprecedented Andon process offered, which is refreshing to females feeling attacked, criticized, or overwhelmed, but also, an organization established that provides a tailored experience for women seeking fulfilment that hasn't been found in men, children, work, or friends. After molestation, physical abuse, a teenage pregnancy, and chapter titles such as "Big Booty and a Smile" or "Making Love," it is easy to get addicted to the drama in Elsa's life as she reveals her truth about being a Battered Beautie and the effects on her relationships, respect, and religion. Married for nearly a decade, her unforgettable journey is impressive as it defies stereotypes, and her composure gives inspiration in a brutal but brief way, while acknowledging that even Jesus was a victim and battered. A Chicago native, Elsa Black now lives in the Western Hills of Cincinnati and works night shifts in Human Resources as a way to utilize open dialogue and honest communication for the purpose of empowerment through life skills, time management, and finances. Andon Elsa founded Battered Beauties, Inc. in 2013 utilizing nearly ten years of health care and customer service experience. Elsa enjoys writing, boating, swimming, and traveling. Her favorite scripture is, Psalms 118:11, because it signifies the importance of empowerment, scripture, and faith.

Marital rape stands at the intersection of the socio-legal issues arising from both domestic violence and sexual assault. For centuries, women who suffered sexual assault perpetrated by their spouses had no legal recourse. A man's conjugal rights included his right to have sexual intercourse with his wife regardless of whether she consented. This right has been recognised in law, and still is in some jurisdictions today. This book emerges from the research undertaken by an innovative, multi-country, academic, collaborative project dedicated to comparatively analysing the legal treatment of sexual assault in intimate relationships, with a view to challenging the legal impunity for and inadequate legal responses to this form of gendered violence.