Divorce can not only break your heart, but also your outlook on life, your finances and your parenting. It might seem like there’s no way to move on, but these books show otherwise.
These women have endured so much and have made something out of their experiences. Their books are great to relate to and get inspiration from. Check them out now!
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#1 Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate by Gabrielle Hartley
 | Recommended by Susan Guthrie from Divorce in a Better Way, Inc. Find out more about the book Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate by Gabrielle Hartley by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
“Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate by leading family law attorney and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley with acclaimed yoga practioner, Elena Brower is a must read for anyone going through divorce or separation today. As a top family law attorney and mediator for 30 years, I know that divorce can be a difficult and distressing process but it does not have to be that way and this book contains the tools to pivot that mindset and experience in order to transition positively and without stigma. Named the “conscious uncoupling how-to” book by People Magazine and endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow who said that it contains the “potent and powerful tools for your family and your future”, Better Apart truly is a game-changer in the world of divorce. In fact, The New York Post compared Better Apart to Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up, another book with life-changing insights. While breaking up doesn’t typically spark joy Gabrielle Hartley has created a solid method to turn a relationship gone bad into a launchpad forward.
Blending practical advice from a legal perspective together with spiritual wisdom, Gabrielle and Elena are experts and realists who have created a simple five-step process that uses original meditations, perspective-shifting exercises, and fresh suggestions to help navigate the common legal and emotional pitfalls of divorce. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried yoga or mediation; Gabrielle’s insight buttressed by Elena’s practices and exercises are accessible for all. Together, they show you how to meaningfully shift your mindset and to move forward though any-or all-parts of this emotionally fraught process.”
#2 Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by John Gottman
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I have already faced this problem, I read this book. John Gottman is a Psychologist and top marriage master, He has spent twenty years studying what makes a marriage last – now you can use his tested methods to evaluate, strengthen and maintain your long-term relationship. This ground-breaking book will enable you to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie, what specific actions you can take to improve your marriage and how to avoid the damaging patterns that can lead to divorce.
#3 Putting Children First by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll
 | Recommended by Russell Knight from Naples Divorce Lawyer. Find out more about the book Putting Children First by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
“As a divorce lawyer, I am constantly recommending the book Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce. It is the gold standard in my industry because it tells parents what they should do step-by-step.
If you love your kids (and I know you do), block off 15 minutes a night to work through this book so you can start implementing the positive strategies outlined. Just because your divorce was traumatic for you does not mean your kids need to suffer trauma.”
#4 Heart Healing: The Power of Forgiveness to Heal a Broken Heart by Susyn Reeve
 | Recommended by Brenda Knight from Mango Publishing. Find out more about the book Heart Healing: The Power of Forgiveness to Heal a Broken Heart by Susyn Reeve by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
Is it really possible to free your heart and mind of the emotional wounds of the past? Are anger, pain, and suffering blocking you from the love and happiness your desire? Whatever the cause of your heartbreak, it is never too early or too late to courageously forgive and let go. In Heart Healing, author Susyn Reeve expertly guides you to put compassion and unconditional love into action in practical, easy, and lasting ways. With the insight of someone who has walked the road from heartbreak to forgiveness to living a life she loves, Susyn invites you to heal the emotional wounds in your life. Full of wisdom gained from decades of study with Joseph Campbell, Jean Houston, Robert Fritz, don Miguel Ruiz and her thousands of clients and students, Susyn’s book is a refreshingly honest and practical guide to living a life of contentment, connection, and long-overdue love. This book is brimming with stories, proven exercises, and powerful affirmations to free you from any resentment and anger you are holding towards yourself or others. Susyn does not gloss over life’s pain and struggles. Rather, she shows how to use them as springboards to new open-hearted perspectives and possibilities, so you can readily feast on the magnificent gift of life.
#5 We Have to Talk by Angela Helm
 | Recommended by Janine Hornsby from Austin Macauley Publishers. Find out more about the book We Have to Talk by Angela Helm by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
In We Have to Talk, Angela Helm provides an interesting account of her life in Australia where, after her divorce, she moves to Australia and starts a successful interior design business. It is thanks to her passion, determination and ingenuity that Angela manages to keep her business going despite of a number of setbacks both financially and personally, not least within her second marriage. Eventually, Angela receives some unexpected news, which will change her life forever. Upon returning to the UK, Angela describes a difficult period of adjustment and further obstacles before she eventually finds what she is looking for. Angela’s problems are by no means over however, and she is forced to draw on all her inner strength before she can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This book takes the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions and provides an uplifting read.
#6 Branching Out by Zella Downing
 | Recommended by Janine Hornsby from Austin Macauley Publishers. Find out more about the book Branching Out by Zella Downing by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
Can there be a ‘happily ever after’ following a divorce? Yes, of course. There must be. Branching Out is a creative and optimistic treatment of separation. It offers a view of a wholesome future to separated families. Inspired by real-life examples of couples who have created a healthy separation from an unhealthy marriage, this story evokes the wisdom of love, mutual respect, and acceptance.
#7 Thank Your X by Hashim Almadani
 | Recommended by Janine Hornsby from Austin Macauley Publishers. Find out more about the book Thank Your X by Hashim Almadani by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book is based on my personal story that pushed me to a new level of confidence, mindset, life experience and relationships. The book starts with the storytelling of my break-up and all the struggles I went through that became a turning point of my life journey. The chapters of the book were written one by one, exactly at those moments when I was going through all the experiences. I share with you my deepest insights, helping you to: . work on your mental, physical, social and professional layers to overcome breakdown, emptiness, lack of self-esteem and depression . take advantage of your break-up to become a better version of yourself . develop confidence and move to a healthy, satisfying relationship. After reading Thank Your X, you will deeply understand the symbolic meaning of the X, where the X is an anonymous value of our inner energy.
#8 A Dog’s Divorce by Jeremy Rose
 | Recommended by Janine Hornsby from Austin Macauley Publishers. Find out more about the book A Dog’s Divorce by Jeremy Rose by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
When a mother and father who are recently divorced disagree over whether Stephanie the family dog can go for a week to France with the father and their son, Stephanie finally goes to court herself.
#9 Think Like a Man: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need by jD Shapiro
 | Recommended by Janine Hornsby from Austin Macauley Publishers. Find out more about the book Think Like a Man: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need by jD Shapiro by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book gives away secrets, the secret desires of men and how any woman can use what a man needs in order to get what she wants. Political correctness aside, this book is a MANual that will show you how to operate a man in a way he will LOVE and LOVE YOU for doing so. For the first time ever, you have that tool within the pages of this book. All you need to do is read it and act upon it.
#10 Solve the Divorce Dilemma by Sonia Frontera
 | Recommended by Jessica Barnett from Advice with a Twist. Find out more about the book Solve the Divorce Dilemma by Sonia Frontera by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
“Solve the Divorce Dilemma by Sonia Frontera, covers an important topic that many women struggle with at some point in their life – whether it is possible to repair a marriage or if it is destined to end. Are you on the fence regarding your marriage, then this book is for you?
This is not the same type of book as you would usually find to discuss the topic of divorce. Instead of a cold, scientific account, Sonia helps the reader to navigate the delicate waters of salvaging a marriage. However, if you discover that divorce is the right option for you, you will also find a warm shoulder to help you navigate through the steps of ending your marriage gracefully.
Solve the Divorce Dilemma is at its heart a book about salvaging a relationship that has deep meaning to you. If you can’t save your marriage, you will be able to save your dignity and possibly maintain a relationship with your husband after divorce. Obviously, maintaining a positive relationship with an ex-spouse is paramount if you have children. Sonia tells it like it is and sometimes that may mean you are reading the book with tears running down your face.”
#11 Connect: How to Love and Accept Yourself After Divorce by Dawn Burnett
 | Recommended by Dawn Burnett from A New Dawn Natural Solutions, Inc. Find out more about the book Connect: How to Love and Accept Yourself After Divorce by Dawn Burnett by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
Connect How To Love And Accept Yourself After Divorce by Dawn Burnett takes readers on a journey with 10 relatable stories about divorce and overcoming adversities such as abuse, poverty, and health challenges. A display of courage, perseverance, and positive mindset, readers are left with a foolproof plan on how to push past fears and struggles so they can build their self confidence and live the life they’ve been dreaming of.
#12 ME AND THE JAPANESE BEAUTY STANDARDS by Tomomi Tsuchio
 | Recommended by Tomomi Tsuchio from TomomiTsuchio. Find out more about the book ME AND THE JAPANESE BEAUTY STANDARDS by Tomomi Tsuchio by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
The author talks about her marriage and divorce and how she overcame them in this book.
