Married to Me: How Committing to Myself Led to Triumph After Divorce (Hardcover)

by Dayanara Torres (Author), Jeannette Torres-Alvarez (Author) "I was in our new house in Miami when we made the decision..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Former Miss Universe Torres, with a big assist from sister Jinny (a "mental health counselor with several degrees"), delivers a well-written guide to post-divorce recovery; the famous ex of singer Marc Anthony isn't remarkably original in her debut, but she is interesting and helpful. Jinny features prominently, frequently interjecting advice and explanation alongside Torres's narrative; as a team, their information is direct, practical and easy to follow. Fans of Marc Anthony won't find any dish here; Torres mentions him infrequently and only as "my ex-husband." Despite predictable content-reviewing the stages of grief, learning to forgive, accept and understand yourself-her sincere feeling and camaraderie will make readers feel warm and welcome (even if she occasionally goes a bit too far, as in 15 pages of letters from her "friends" about their own break-ups).
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Review
“People get divorced, and one family hates the other and talks badly about them. I want absolutely none of that…It didn’t work out, move on…Just because things don’t happen the way you planned, the world hasn’t ended. It’s really the beginning of a wonderful new adventure.”
—Dayanara Torres, in People --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Celebra Hardcover (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451224612
• ISBN-13: 978-0451224613
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #560,008 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOTE FROM JINNY, "FINDING YOUR OWN BALANCE" I LOVE IT! , June 3, 2008

By	BellaB "Bella" (Los Angeles,CA USA) - See all my reviews

I could not put it down! We as women have struggles but to for Dyanara to write about it was great .. I was happy to read that she had so much support and love from her family.

Jeannette Torres-Alvarez loved her notes! BALANCE!!!

I know that I have picked up some wonderful tips!
Thanks for sharing your ups and downs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amazing, September 17, 2008

By	Ruth Pointer (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a married woman that has been thru a lots of things in her marriage is very inspirational the way Dayanara teach us how thru it all you have to forgive and live for you and your kids. It was very sincere.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!, August 14, 2008

By	M. Dianda (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book because Yari is a well-known celebrity in the Philippines back in the 90's. I was just curious.... like I also bought Tori Spelling's book...
However, I found this book really INSPIRING. How I wish I had this book while I was going through my divorce. I have collections of books about divorce, moving on, rebuilding from well known Psychologists and recommendations from my therapist. But this is the first and only book that I will keep reading until I can rediscover myself again. Good job Yari! You are now my idol and inspiration.