Between Love And Hate [Hardcover]

Lois Gold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 21, 1992

Divorce is a tragedy--a tragedy that occurs one million times a year. How you look back upon this crucial milestone in your life is your choice. Following the practical advice offered in this essential book can help you acquire the tools that will make all the difference in the world. As so many of Gold's clients have said, "I failed at my marriage. I'm not going to fail at my divorce."

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this comprehensive guide, divorce mediator Gold, past president of the Academy of Family Mediators, advises on seemingly all aspects of conducting a divorce as painlessly as possible. She covers such issues as trial separation, parenting, reestablishing oneself as single and coping with one's ex-spouse; she examines the emotional ramifications of divorce, and considers such legal matters as mediation, division of property, child custody and choosing an attorney. Approaching her difficult and painful subject with warmth and compassion, she suggests ways to communicate effectively with one's spouse during--and after--the divorce and offers counsel on dealing with unreasonable spouses. Numerous anecdotes about divorcing couples and their coping strategies illustrate her main points in real-life terms. Required reading for anyone contemplating divorce as well as for the one of three American couples whose marriage will end in divorce. Author tour.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 353 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1 edition (March 21, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306441322
• ISBN-13: 978-0306441325
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,540,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for ANYONE even THINKING about divorce., July 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce (Mass Market Paperback)

This book's no nonsense approach to divorce is honest and filled with common sense. Even though divorces are usually so emotionally charged, this book made it possible for us to see through the anger and hurt, asks the questions you won't ask yourself, and hopefully if answered honestly, you can help work through the items that could turn into big issues later. READ this book. I can't sing its praises enough. If you want to get through your divorce and get on with your life, use this guide.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Look Elsewhere, April 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce (Mass Market Paperback)

While some of the information in this book might be useful if you are in danger of marching off to divorce court, but would prefer not too, most is just rehashed and outdated information borrowed from other sources. Not much original here, especially if you've read other books on "Good Divorce." Stick to more to experienced writers such as Kirshenbaum and Wallerstein if you are looking for information on as important a topic as this.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real gem, March 6, 2001

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J. Richard Forester (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce (Mass Market Paperback)

This books makes clear that the kind of divorce you end up with is a mater of your intent. It then guides you step by practical step to enable you that execute that intent to end your marriage with dignity and preserve a semblence of a civilized relationship for your future dealings. Beyond divorce it is a teriffic guide for how to negotiate with and talk to your partner or spouse in a most productive way to get what you need or want. It's a real gem.