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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Incredibly informative! Feb 11, 2006
By a reader
Both my husband and I, made the decision to read the book together, yet independently. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. The insights gained from these pages literally pulled us out of a very trying time. We both absolutely loved it! After reading the book, both my husband and I understood (too late, unfortunately) why our first marriages hadn't worked out. This is our second marriage for both of us, but we are determined to succeed this time. We highly recommend this book to anyone considering marriage. Unlike many other books on the topic, there is no unnecessarily drawn out psychobabble, but is to the point. The description of the different kinds of couples, the high risk, the mismatched, and the perfect couples was incredibly interesting. All of a sudden I could understand some of the dynamics in the marriages of my friends and relatives, and, yes, our own too. We were able to see ourselves like in a mirror and have started making changes to become more authentic in how we live our marriage. It helps to know that we are not unique in the errors that we make and that there is hope. Best of all, is the concise advice. I almost wished there had been more of it but with the understanding gained from the stories and the commentary I get the point and I know what to do (and what not to do anymore).
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Must Read for Adult Children of Divorce (and their Parents) and anyone divorcing. Jan 26, 2006
By danielle steele
I suggest the authors rename the book "All I ever need to know about divorce" not because it is better than the original title but because the book covers every important aspect of divorce in a very captivating way. The real life stories are amazing; they are like a candid camera into the average American family. This book, through the personal testimonies, allowed me to easily understand the specific facts and psychological processes that people go through when separating and divorcing. It is important for people to know that what they are experiencing is not abnormal and that other people have suffered in the same way. The book is full of descriptions of not only "how" people act before, during and after divorce but it explains the *why*. Understanding the underlying dynamics helps to see clearly and make changes. The book ends every chapter with clear, short, and useful suggestions that clearly show what to do and what not to do
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Realistic &Informative Nov 26, 2006
By Maryam Jamili
This is by far the greatest book ever for understanding the process of marriage, marital life, and divorce. This book is not only simplistic and very easy to understand, but also full of real life stories which anyone can relate to one way or the other. It also covers stories from all around the world from different customs and religions. This book is not just about divorce and it is not meant just for the people who are divorcing. It is actually the reality about marriage. I think for people who are engaged or thinking about marriage, this book is a must. I have already recommended this book to all my friends and I wish this book was available when I was getting married. A++ for this one
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Very Helpful Feb 01, 2006
By Jason Binder
"Jason Binder"
This book was incredibly helpful to me as a child of divorce. The entire divorce process, from before the marriage to 30+ years after is told through the true stories of divorce. It has helped me to understand my own behavior in my own marriage where I am repeating my parents' bad example. It is a tremendously helpful and healing book to read. There is no judgment, just matter of fact narration of what goes on and how that fits with the current research on divorce. You learn all the important facts about divorce (and marriage) without even realizing it because you are sooo absorbed in the real life stories.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Buy it. Nov 29, 2006
By Judy Y. Chang
The divorce process is a long and drawn-out one, and Divorce Lessons is a testament to that. It is easy to read, informative, and the student-written vignettes illustrate the complexities of marriage dissolution in a unique way. Although I read it for a class, it is by no means a typical textbook, and I plan on keeping it as a guidebook for the years to come. It ought to be read by anyone who could even potentially be married and/or divorced.
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