Putting Kids First: Walking Away From A Marriage Without Walking Over The Kids [Paperback]

Michael L. Oddenino (Author)

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Review

At last: a guide which advises parents on how to walk away from a marriage with the least effects on the children. New attitudes about children and divorce's effects are needed: Oddenino provides these insights, juxtaposing case history examples of parent interactions and experiences with the legal system with keys to therapies which help heal the entire family. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 151 pages
• Publisher: Michael L. Oddenino (May 1, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 1566841577
• ISBN-13: 978-1566841573
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,326,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've loved this book for years, August 8, 1999

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This review is from: Putting Kids First: Walking Away from a Marriage Without Walking over the Kids (Hardcover)

I'm a morning DJ in Atlanta that went through a divorce 5 years ago. At the time of my divorce a complimentary copy of "Putting Kids First" cmae across my desk. I thought, just another in a continuing series of self help books. I was wrong. The main problem I was experiencing was getting my son (9 at the time) to open up and talk with me about what he was feeling. Michael's book, specifically chapter 7, what the kids are thinking, allowed me to approach my son with a project. "Son, can we go through this part together?" For the next 3 hours, we sat on my bed, where we laughed, cried, got mad, and vented about how unfair it all was. It was the most healing thing he and I could have done. I've since become good friends with Michael Oddenino, and his new family. In many ways this book saved my relationship with my son, and strengthened my relationship with his mother. I've personally thanked Michael many times, and I humbly thank him again in this forum. MOBY KICKS 101.5 Radio Atlanta, Ga.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST reading if you're dealing with divorce., June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Putting Kids First: Walking Away from a Marriage Without Walking over the Kids (Hardcover)

I found this to be a well-written book filled with excellent, common-sense advice for divorcing parents. Helps you to find more positive solutions to create a 'child-centered' result during the divorce process. Another book you need to check out: Perfect Parenting The Dictionary of 1000 Parent Tips by Elizabeth Pantley (To keep you sane during the process!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandatory for divorce attorneys, judges & parents, March 7, 1998

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This review is from: Putting Kids First: Walking Away from a Marriage Without Walking over the Kids (Hardcover)

A very insightful book by a divorce attorney who has seen the detrimental affects divorce can have on children. I read this book when I was going through a divorce. It inspired me to take the higher road, which has gone a long way in restoring civility between my ex. & I. This has no doubt had an enormous affect on our children and their adjustment to the divorce.