You Can Keep the Damn China!: And 824 Other Great Tips on Dealing with Divorce (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) [Paperback]

Hundreds of Heads (Editor), Robert J. Nachsin (Editor), Jennifer Bright Reich (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2006 | Series: Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides

Almost 50% of American marriages end in divorce, so it stands to reason that most people have experienced the effects of divorce in some way. Breaking up is hard to do, but that rocky road can be smoothed with this guide featuring contributions by hundreds of former spouses who’ve made it out in one piece. Eye-opening stories and advice cover getting through the initial tough times; how to break the news to your children and help them cope; dealing with bitter in-laws and other family members; legal wrangling and dividing your stuff; maintaining a relationship with your ex (is it possible?); and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hundreds of Heads Books (January 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097462926X
• ISBN-13: 978-0974629261
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jennifer is the cofounder of Momosa Publishing LLC, publisher of www.MommyMDGuides.com and the Mommy MD Guides book series. She is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of publishing experience. She has contributed to more than 150 books and published more than 100 magazine and newspaper articles.

Jennifer proudly served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army for four years, including one year working directly for the three Commanding Generals of I Corps at Fort Lewis, Washington.

After that, Jennifer worked for seven years on staff at Rodale before launching her own editorial services business, Bright Communications LLC, in 2004.

Jennifer lives in Allentown, PA, with her husband, Mike, and their sons Tyler and Austin.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good gift item., March 15, 2006

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Debbie P "DP" (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Keep the Damn China!: And 824 Other Great Tips on Dealing with Divorce (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this for my cousin who is going through a messy divorce (is there such thing as a clean one?). She burst out laughing at the name of the book and told me she couldn't wait to read it. A week later she called to tell me it's really good because it's a relatively light read with some really helpful advice. She was touched that I thought of her and said she keeps it next to her bed.

Divorce is very personal, but it's good to see so many diverse opinions and perspectives in one book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This will make your divorce a little easier., July 6, 2006

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L. A. Hunter "Romance expert and author of Ro... - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Keep the Damn China!: And 824 Other Great Tips on Dealing with Divorce (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) (Paperback)

This will make your divorce a little easier.

"You can keep the damn china!" is a book filled with advice from Hundreds of Ex-Spouses. Divorce is hard, there's no need to go through it alone. With this book it feels like you are surrounded by friends who can sympathize with your situation. They offer you advice such as: Making the Decision to Divorce, The First Stage of Separation, Children, Friends and Family, Law, Finances and Property, Your New Life, Media Therapy, Maintaining a Relationship with Your Ex, Moving On, Healing, Best and Worst Things About Divorce and Divorce Information.

What I like best about this book is that you don't have to make the same mistakes they have made, you can learn from them. The other great thing about it is that you are not alone; it helps to ease the pain when you can listen to others who have gone through the same thing. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about divorce or anyone who is already divorced.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this first., July 2, 2006

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Jane Newhagen (Key West, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Keep the Damn China!: And 824 Other Great Tips on Dealing with Divorce (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) (Paperback)

There's a lot of important advice within these pages, event if the contributors don't always agree. It's good to have several perspectives on important issues! The book is an easy read, but doesn't stint on facing difficult questions. This isn't all from the female standpoint. There are many male contributors, too, which rounds out the opinions.