A Woman's Field Manual and Survival Guide for Leaving the Abusive Spouse gives women the working tools they need in order to survive leaving an abusive husband. The author not only survived leaving an abusive husband and is the mother of a young child from that marriage, but she is also a former attorney with several years of experience in family law. The author draws from her personal experience and her extensive knowledge of the legal system to offer useful tips for surviving an extremely difficult and sometimes deadly situation.