Choices That Make A Difference When Healing From Divorce [Paperback]

Valerie King (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

This book begins with the diary of a young woman who journeys through the hardships of life and unwanted changes brought about by divorce. It offers a priceless insight for people considering divorce, as well as those going through divorce, as they read this chronological diary which illustrates the process and resolution of emotions entangled in divorce. The reader is allowed to identify not only with the woman who wrote the diary, but also to her children, her friends and the other people who entered into her life during this one year period.

Following the diary is a self-help section. The beauty of this section is that it offers suggestions that allow the reader to help herself/himself get through divorce. What makes this book unique from other self-help books is that when the reader gets to this section, she has already connected with the author and is more open to the suggestions there because he can identify with someone who has struggled with the same issues and survived. The author is not a prophet telling people how to live, but a warrior who has found a way through this crisis to a happier life. This warrior is willing to put herself out there to help other people by sharing the tricks of trade thereby making the battle easier for them to get through.

The final section is for friends of someone who is in the throngs of divorce. Our society, though filled with compassion for people who are hurting, often lacks the tools to help. I heard so many times, "I wanted to help you, but I just didn't know what to do." Hence this section was born.

The book begins and ends with a poem.

This intriguing book will be a blessing to anyone who reads it. It is destined to help many.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

This book was written to help other people. When going through my divorce I could not find a book that would ease the pain. This book can. You will be able to see you are not alone. This book will justify your emotions and help you sort through them. It will enable you to make positive choices to help you rebuild your self-esteem and allow you to move forward to a happy life. Half of the proceeds from this book will go toward a foundation to help families of divorce.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Valkin (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966914406
• ISBN-13: 978-0966914405
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,833,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling first person account of the author's divorce., June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Choices That Make A Difference When Healing From Divorce (Paperback)

THe diary is an absolute page-turner. Saddening and horrifying in the stages of a surprising--to King--divorce. King vividly recounts going through this gut-wrenching change and seeing a man she thought she knew change into a stranger.

If the reader had no idea what divorce does to a family, she (or he) will after this book. King's Lessons section is helpful to anyone going through a rough time, and her Friends for Friends section may open others' eyes to the difficulties of divorce and the needs of newly divorced parents.

Two of the most important points I took away from King's words: If the divorce can be avoided, do what it takes to avoid it, for it takes an incredible toll on all involved. And if the divorce is unavoidable, know that the threads to an unravelled life can be gathered and woven back into a good new life.

This book is full of honesty, hope and good advice. Required reading for anyone contemplating a divorce, going through a divorce or knowing someone going through a divorce.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book really hits home! I could NOT put it down., June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Choices That Make A Difference When Healing From Divorce (Paperback)

Dr. King has some really touching points to make. The first part of her book is very capturing with its diary. The second part is so practical. Major WOW.