YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Book Club invites readers to come together to discover, discuss, and drive change. Guided by our annual theme, “A New Chapter Starts Here,” this book club creates space for meaningful conversations around stories that challenge perspectives, build empathy, and inspire action.
Throughout the year, we’ll explore books that reflect on topics relevant to the work being done at YWCA Northeast Indiana. We will connect literature to real-world issues that matter. Each book club meeting will be moderated by YWCA staff and offer an opportunity to learn from one another, deepen understanding, and consider how stories can spark personal growth and collective impact.
Whether you’re an avid reader or simply curious, this is your place to turn the page, join the conversation, and help write the next chapter toward empowering our community.
"Strangled: A Survivor's Plea to Men Who Look the Other Way" by Dottie Davis & Kathy Curtis
"STRANGLED: A Survivor’s Plea To Men Who Look The Other Way” is the story of Dottie Davis, who became a police officer, was nearly murdered by one (her husband), and the messages throughout her life that told her she was less than, not to be believed, and would have to survive by her own wits if she survived at all.
She not only survived, she dug deep and found her voice; spending the rest of her career rising through the ranks, becoming a domestic violence advocate, and, ultimately, a highly-sought international speaker and trainer.
Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, sexual violence, gun violence, abuse
May 28th via Zoom and in-person (limited seats)
Book club will be led by the author, Dottie Davis!
Join us for this month’s book club in-person at Windswell, or virtually via Zoom, as we talk about Dottie’s book – with Dottie herself! Spaces are limited for the in-person book club, so make sure to get registered to secure a spot. If you are unable to make it in-person, there is a virtual option as well via Zoom. Register to receive the link to the meeting.
Meet Our Moderators
Dottie Davis
(Owner, Davis Corporate Training, Inc)
Dottie Davis is a nationally recognized speaker who previously served 32 years with the Fort Wayne Police Department where she attained the rank of Deputy Chief and was last assigned as the Director of Training at their police academy. Dottie is a graduate of the National FBI Academy, Gavin de Becker & Associates Advanced Threat Assessment Academy, and Purdue University, and is the owner of Davis Corporate Training, Inc., a private consulting firm focusing on violence prevention, and provides expert witness testimony in both civil and criminal cases.
Emily McCorkle
(Marketing & Engagement Coordinator, YWCA Northeast Indiana)
Emily McCorkle currently serves as the Marketing & Engagement Coordinator for YWCA Northeast Indiana. With a BA in English and Creative Writing, Emily is passionate about stories and jumps at the opportunity to hear from others about their own.
Books to Look Forward To
June – “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers
June 26th from 12-1 PM
Logann Schlosser
Emily McCorkle
TC Spellman
