Getting a divorce is a difficult choice to make. Although time really does heal everything, there are certain things you can do that can make everything feel a little a bit better – including reading divorce books.
Breupups are a lonely experience, and while the support of family and friends is essential, you’ll need to learn to do some things on your own.
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here are 7 divorce books that are great to read during the divorce process.
1. getting over your breakup: how to turn a devastating loss into the best thing that ever happened to you by susan j elliott
This divorce book has become Amazon’s best-selling divorce self-help book, so it might be the perfect book for you. Not only will it help you feel less alone, but it also gives you expert advice on how to deal with divorce.
Elliot herself divorced her first husband and remarried. this adds a human touch to the book. who wants to hear someone who has never been divorced talk about divorce?
Elliot’s book includes the “no contact” rule, which many readers say is very sound advice. The book also offers different writing tasks that help readers recognize why they are better off outside of marriage. It’s normal to have doubts, and this book helps eradicate those insecurities.
Even if you’re a little skeptical about self-help books, this one is worth a read.
2. it’s called breaking because it’s broken by greg behrendt
have you read or seen “he just doesn’t like you that much”? well, if you haven’t, it’s certainly one to add to your reading/watching list. the creator of the iconic book has returned with more great literature.
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It’s a little rough and a little cruel, but it’s just the push you may need to help you with your divorce. although a little cruel, it is full of love. is the best friend in book form. might even make you laugh a little.
3. heartburn by nora ephron
We’d say this is one of the best divorce books of all time. is an autobiographical novel that follows a truly tragic situation. the protagonist, seven months pregnant, discovers that her husband is in love with another. if you’re still a romantic at heart, this is definitely the book for you.
This beautiful book illustrates the risk of falling in love. nora ephron was also the writer of when harry met sally.
4. aftermath: on marriage and separation by rachel cusk
This is a book that holds your hand through the worst parts of a divorce. this book offers a shoulder to cry on and a place to feel less alone.
Sometimes all you need is someone (or something) to let you know that they know exactly what you’re going through. Rachel Cusk writes an unfiltered account of their breakup: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
5. divided by suzanne finnamore
suzanne finnamore wrote this book based on the 5 stages of loss. what we really love about this book is that it provides practical advice in an entertaining way. think of it as an essential guide to divorce.
The fact is that listening to someone else’s divorce story, as horrible as it sounds, can make others feel better. It helps them understand that they are not alone, that good and honest people go through this every day. This book was recommended to me by Kate McCoy, a friend and editor of Studicus. this account of hers helped her through a painful separation. she calls it a “refreshing read.”
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6. how to sleep alone in a king-size bed: memoirs of theo pauline nestor
This author’s honest account of her divorce is extremely comforting. I could make you cry he might even make you angry, but he will encourage you and you will learn a lot from him. Divorce isn’t an easy thing to go through, but hearing someone else go through it is always a little comforting.
The book is more like a series of short stories. In its purest form, this book offers a welcome distraction. As you progress through your divorce, things will start to get more comfortable. you just need to fill your time with nurturing and positive information, and this book is a great start
7. I spoke beautifully one day by david sedaris
A little different from the other books on this list, the fun pieces included in this book deal with the author’s move to Paris from New York. From a sadistic French tutor to weird cashiers, David Sedaris’s words will make you laugh, and you know what they say; laughter is the best medicine.
some of the stories seem more like rants. however, when you’re in a position where you (rightfully) have a lot to be angry about, listening to someone else’s tirade can be quite soothing.
the reason why we mention this humorous book, compared to all the comic literature that exists, is because of the particular situation of the author’s life. sedaris is being pushed out of his comfort zone, and while parts of it may make him angry, there is laughter and hope throughout his stories.
find a divorce book that works for you
We hope that these books provide you with comfort and support during this difficult time. People handle divorces differently, and what works for someone else might not work for you. The good news is that there are hundreds of books on divorce that could help you. be it a self-help book, a fictional drama, or an autobiography. use these books to help overcome the void of divorce so you can begin this exciting new chapter in your life.
lori jones is a passionate writer who is dedicated to traveling and teaching people how to lead better lives. she is also passionate about mindfulness and relationship coaching. lori is currently a regular contributor to study ton and an editor at wowgrade. www.wowgrade.net
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