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Overview
The end of a marriage that was intended to be lasting and loving can be emotionally traumatic. Even though divorce is a singularly painful process, 50 percent of marriages will end this way. The feelings that arise from words like "failure," "blame," and "loneliness" make recovery from divorce difficult. The Divorce Recovery Sourcebook is an empathetic guide to help newly divorced people overcome the burdens of the past, better cope with the problems of today, and have a positive focus on the future.
Synopsis
The end of a marriage that was intended to be lasting and loving can be emotionally traumatic. Even though divorce is a singularly painful process, 50 percent of marriages will end this way. The feelings that arise from words like "failure," "blame," and "loneliness" make recovery from divorce difficult. The Divorce Recovery Sourcebook is an empathetic guide to help newly divorced people overcome the burdens of the past, better cope with the problems of today, and have a positive focus on the future.
Dawn Bradley Berry, J.D., is a lawyer and the author of The 50 Most Influential Women in Law, Equal Compensation for Women, and The Domestic Violence Sourcebook.
Library Journal
Berry (The 50 Most Influential Women in American Law, LJ 1/97) provides a good introduction to the stages of divorce and recovery. The book includes information from professionals in a variety of fields, as well as everyday people who have been through a divorce. Berry discusses the emotional impact of divorce, the effect on children, legal matters, remarriage, and blended families. In the last chapter, she lists helpful agencies and resources. Easy to read and understand, her book adopts a positive tone and keeps the focus on looking ahead. It offers helpful advice to those going through an unfortunately common experience. Recommended for public and academic libraries.--Kathy Ingels Helmond, Indianapolis-Marion Cty. P.L., IN