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Summary: not for a deserted wife
Review: This book assumes that both husband and wife recognize problems and both confront the issues and each other, whether with the goal of reconciliation or divorce. But if your situation is like mine---my husband of 30 years just walked out forever without ever a clue beforehand, and since refuses to discuss any issue, and is determined to get a divorce and marry "her"---then what does this book have to say to you or me? Nothing. If you are a suddenly deserted wife, look elsewhere----this book will not begin to address your devastation.
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Summary: Not really what I was looking for...
Review: This book could easily be a 20-page report or pamphlet. Instead, the author uses A TON of different case studies - NONE of which were mine and really, they were boring to read after awhile. Kind of like when you're getting divorced and your heart is breaking - the last thing you care about is other people's relationships. I was looking for insight into how to proceed with a divorce, how to get on with my life and how not to repeat the same situation. The only thing this book taught me was some things to avoid/think about with my next relationship. The other thing I learned from her case studies were that 85% of the couples were cheating on his/her spouse. I found this very depressing.
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Summary: Great read for those faced with a break up of a marriage
Review: This book describes the different phases couples go through during the process of uncoupling. It incorporates first-hand accounts of those who have struggled through a divorce. It is a must read for those who find themselves dissatisfied with their marriage or those on the brink of divorce.
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Summary: An Invaluable Help
Review: This book is a lifesaver for anyone who is married, getting divorced or separated, or for those of us who are married but want to remind ourselves why we stay married. It examines, better than any other book I've seen, the complex, intense emotions you encounter when a marriage fails or falters. Briefly, a divorce is not unlike a death. You often go though several predictable stages during and after a divorce and it can take years, not months, to fully grieve a marriage and start life anew. I recommend it highly for anyone getting divorced or contemplating one, it helped me tremendously when my first marriage ended. You will find out why some people go through periods of promiscuity after a marriage ends, why it's so easy to fall head over heals with someone else when your marriage is less than perfect, and what are the financial, emotional, social and health repercussions of separation and divorce. Read it when you a getting divorced, or read it to remind yourself why you aren't!
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Summary: Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce
Review: This book saved my sanity when I was going through my divorce and the first post-divorce years. It was so comforting knowing that my "craziness" was NORMAL! That I wasn't alone and that my progression through the stages of divorce recovery were not only predictable but eventual [I'm happy to say I've reached the Phoenix stage :D ] I highly recommend this book to anyone considering divorce, getting divorced or having been divorced. You will see yourself in its pages and take comfort in the stories. You will learn how to deal with your shattered dreams, disappointments, fears, frustration and rage, and move on to a much brighter future.
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Summary: Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce
Review: This book saved my sanity when I was going through my divorce and the first post-divorce years. It was so comforting knowing that my "craziness" was NORMAL! That I wasn't alone and that my progression through the stages of divorce recovery were not only predictable but eventual [I'm happy to say I've reached the Phoenix stage :D ] I highly recommend this book to anyone considering divorce, getting divorced or having been divorced. You will see yourself in its pages and take comfort in the stories. You will learn how to deal with your shattered dreams, disappointments, fears, frustration and rage, and move on to a much brighter future.
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Summary: Required Reading!
Review: This book should be required reading to accompany your divorce decree. Divorce may not be what any of us choose, but this is your guide to the murkey waters that follow a life changing experience. A must read whether you have experienced divorce or the end of a meaningful relationship.
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Summary: You can survive thepain and CRAZY TIME !
Review: This book was a tremendous help to me when I was going through an extremely difficult time and feeling crazy. It made me understand that everyone who goes through this experience will have some of the same issues to deal with. It helped me to understand how to deal with judgmental people who are ready to riducule you if you are the one who has ended the marriage and the vicious rumors that we all encounter. It also helped me deal with the fact that you do lose friends and it helped me realize true friends versus acquaintances. It has been over a year and I still rely on this book. This is a wonderful book who puts divorce in proper perspective and gives you a calming feeling knowing that the CRAZY TIME you are going through is normal.
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Summary: A MUST READ!!
Review: This book was just what I needed to get through my divorce. It is a must read for everyone experiencing the pain and craziness of divorce. You will see that you are NOT alone and your feelings are not crazy even though the rest of the "never divorced" world believes they are! I keep the book close to review parts of it on those "bad" days!
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Summary: Help for sad times
Review: This is a terrific book for helping to find the bootstraps to pull yourself up and get back up. If you are having trouble getting over your divorce, read this for good practical help. You are not alone.
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