Growing Through Divorce [Paperback]

Jim Smoke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1995

Forced to accept drastic changes, make lifestyle–altering decisions, and develop new coping skills, many people going through divorce are left with little hope for the future and even less energy for daily living. Drawing on insights garnered through years of helping people survive divorce, Jim Smoke offers God’s wisdom and step–by–step guidance for anyone experiencing divorce. Topics include:

• committing the situation to God through prayer
• helping children adjust
• seeking legal advice
• income issues
• contemplating remarriage

Discussion questions and a “working guide” section help readers take stock of their situation, handle day–to–day details, and rediscover hope and joy in their lives.

Growing Through Divorce (more than 540,000 copies sold) now has a fresh new cover.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Rev Upd edition (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565073223
• ISBN-13: 978-1565073227
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #902,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Self Help
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Divorce

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those devastated by the tragedy of divorce, July 5, 2000

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Craig Henry - See all my reviews

This review is from: Growing Through Divorce (Paperback)

This is the book you are looking for!

I have seen this book make an incredible difference in hundreds of lives. We have given away over 2500 copies of this book over the past 10 years at the Divorce Recovery Workshop which I lead (at Canton First Friends Church and at Willoughby Hills Friends Church). I have received very positive feedback from people who have read this book. Many have read the book over several times as a lifeline that helped keep their heads above water. Many pass their copies on to others who need a helping hand, too.

This book will be a good investment if you want to heal, recover, and grow. The choice that is offered to you in this book is: you can just go through your divorce, or, you can grow through it.

I have known hundreds who have done so, with the help of Jim Smoke's book, Growing Through Divorce.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book throws you a much needed "life preserver.", October 19, 1999

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P. Herreras (Corona, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Growing Through Divorce (Paperback)

The stats show that 50% of marriages end in divorse. I never thought I'd be a stat. Divorse is something we hear about, but know nothing about. We can either "go through it," or choose to "Grow Through It." I choose the later and have not regretted it.

Jim Smoke's book is a real world, roll up your sleeves source of balanced advice. Each chapter lays out the "real issues" that you need to be aware of. And each chapter ends with questions that you need to answer. These questions and your answers are what differentiates this book from any other on the market. Even though you're going through the most devestating time of your life, this book throws you a life preserver.

Buy it, read it, and start "growing" through this chaotic time in your life.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Growing Through Divorce is one of the top referred-to books., October 27, 1998

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rwski "Rod" (Spokane, Washington) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Growing Through Divorce (Paperback)

Jim Smoke has been working with divorce recovery for some 20 years. His compassionate insights are incredibly helpful for those facing the pain of divorce. Jim helps the person, step by step, through what is likely the most painful time of his/her life. I'm using this book in my Divorce Recovery support group. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!