I've recently read a few different blogs that beg the question "what is my book about?" And the elevator pitch.
I thought about this, and came up with one sentence:
My book is a memoir about my experience with domestic abuse.
That's the short and sweet version. If I could I would add that I include facts and information regarding the signs of future domestic abuse, and the experience of being in it, in order to connect directly with my readers who find themselves in the same position as I was in. I also intend this book as a warning to all women, what to look for, and how to avoid domestic abuse. I encourage empathy, sympathy and lessons, in the hope that this problem, which is now coming to the forefront of society's consciousness.
How's that?