In an age when the pressures on marriage are heavier than ever and divorce is more accepted and easier to obtain, marriages seem to fail as often as they succeed. As an adult child of divorce, Dr. John Trent offers insights into why adult children of divorce tend to repeat their parents' mistakes. He then lays out a plan for a lifelong marriage that is strong and healthy. Couples will learn how to avoid repeating the mistakes that often lead to divorce.
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"Breaking the Cycle of Divorce acts like an inoculation against the divorce epidemic, preventing its spread from generation to generation." -- SHAUNTI FELDHAHN AUTHOR OF FOR WOMEN ONLY
"John Trent is ‘living proof’ that the insights of this book can lead to a successful marriage." -- GARY D. CHAPMAN, PH.D. AUTHOR OF THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES AND THE FOUR SEASONS OF MARRIAGE
"John Trent takes the family portrait of divorce and changes the frame to one of hope." -- SHARON JAYNES AUTHOR OF BECOMING THE WOMAN OF HIS DREAMS AND BECOMING A WOMAN WHO LISTENS TO GOD
"Start reading, because this book gives you practical steps to take you to a lifelong love." -- LINDA DILLOW AUTHOR OF CALM MY ANXIOUS HEART AND COAUTHOR OF INTIMATE ISSUES
"John Trent is ‘living proof’ that the insights of this book can lead to a successful marriage." -- GARY D. CHAPMAN, PH.D. AUTHOR OF THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES AND THE FOUR SEASONS OF MARRIAGE
"John Trent takes the family portrait of divorce and changes the frame to one of hope." -- SHARON JAYNES AUTHOR OF BECOMING THE WOMAN OF HIS DREAMS AND BECOMING A WOMAN WHO LISTENS TO GOD
"Start reading, because this book gives you practical steps to take you to a lifelong love." -- LINDA DILLOW AUTHOR OF CALM MY ANXIOUS HEART AND COAUTHOR OF INTIMATE ISSUES
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This book gives compelling evidence that the negative power of parental example can be broken. John Trent is living proof that the insights of this book can lead to a successful marriage. (Gary Chapman, Ph.D., author of The Five Love Languages )
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Dr. John Trent is the President of The Center for StrongFamilies and StrongFamilies.com (registered as a 501(c)(3) under the name of "Encouraging Words"). He is a nationally known speaker and award winning author. His recent books include the recently revised and updated million selling book, The Blessing, (An ECPA Gold Medallion Winner) The 2 Degree Difference, The Treasure Tree (a children's book that is also a Gold Medallion Winner)and Chasing Skinny Rabbits.
Dr. Trent released two new books in 2011 in addition to the re-release of The Blessing. 2011 new releases are: "I'd Choose You" a children's book and "A Place Called Blessing". Both are partner books with "The Blessing" and help families participate in The Blessing Challenge.
Dr. Trent speaks at marriage and family conferences across the country, as well as in many corporate settings (including being a past presenter at YPO's prestigious Global Leadership Conference). He has been married for 30 years to his wife, Cindy, and they have two outstanding daughters, Kari and Laura.
Dr. Trent released two new books in 2011 in addition to the re-release of The Blessing. 2011 new releases are: "I'd Choose You" a children's book and "A Place Called Blessing". Both are partner books with "The Blessing" and help families participate in The Blessing Challenge.
Dr. Trent speaks at marriage and family conferences across the country, as well as in many corporate settings (including being a past presenter at YPO's prestigious Global Leadership Conference). He has been married for 30 years to his wife, Cindy, and they have two outstanding daughters, Kari and Laura.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Doesn't sugarcoat the challenge of overcoming the past,
This review is from: Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't (Hardcover)
In Breaking the Cycle of Divorce, author John Trent drives a hard bargain with adult children of divorce (ACOD) by stating that they will continue under the curse of divorce unless they choose to break through to a fresh start. A product of a broken home himself, Trent pleads with ACOD's to break this cyclical pattern, and he shows them how to go about it.The author defines the curse of divorce as a stream that's been dammed up, cutting off the flow of "love, support, and good modeling of a healthy marriage." Besides pointing out twelve negative manifestations of this curse, Trent also delivers the good news of how to reverse the cycle. "You can pick a different outcome and make it your reality," he insists. As President of the Center for Strong Families, Dr. John Trent is dedicated to helping many emotionally injured people to break free from the devastation of divorce. He leaves the reader virtually no space to wonder if it's worth the effort. "Well, I'm living proof that...you do so...for your children, your grandchildren, and generations even in the distant future." The needling questions at the end of each chapter may benefit readers beyond ACOD's who have other destructive patterns to overcome. Some may find Trent's textbook-approach a little cut and dried, but his truth and warmth definitely come through as well. He doesn't sugarcoat the challenge of overcoming one's past, but he also makes the reader feel that with Trent as a coach, and with prayer and trust in God, one can triumph. - Cheryl A. Cecil, Christian Book Previews.com
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Please read this book,
This review is from: Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't (Hardcover)
Anyone whose parents have been divorced and is interested in a relationship themselves should read this book.Anyone who loves someone whose parents have been divorced should read this book. Anyone who wishes their parents had gotten a divorce (and lived with the fighting and yelling all their lives) should read this book. I just wish I'd bought the book sooner.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dee Lundgren, licensed professional counselor,
This review is from: Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't (Hardcover)
Great book by a well known and respected Christian author on the topic of breaking the cycle of divorce when your family of origin was divorced. Trent knows what he is talking about since he was a product of divorce and has built a solid and long lasting marriage. He describes why it is more likely for a child of divorce to also divorce. Easy to read and lots to apply. Certainly a topic of grave importance to the Christians and non-Christians alike.
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