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Divorce: Making the Break |  | Author: David A. Bell
Publisher: Siles Press
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1135374
Media: Paperback
Pages: 350
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7 x 0.7
ISBN: 1890085065
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.89
EAN: 9781890085063
ASIN: 1890085065
Publication Date: May 2002
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Product Description
Following the death of one of their children, David Bell and his wife's marriage fell apart. They decided to divorce amicably, but as the divorce process progressed, it slowly took on a life of its own and spiraled out of control. During this period, David sought out and read most of the books currently available on divorce. After this study, he realized that there was no one unbiased book of simple, sound, practical advice on the process and its many legal and mental pitfalls and the healing period that must follow. In researching Divorce, David compiled through consensus the best advice of legal, mental health, and child-rearing experts whose books he had read. He put this information together with many divorce sagas -- good and bad -- that he gathered from divorced acquaintances and wrote the book of advice that he wished he had been privy to before he began his own lengthy, costly, and mentally trying divorce. Divorce: Making the Break carefully and compassionately tours the divorce process from the very first considerations one has when contemplating divorce through getting back on one's feet once the divorce is completed. Along the way, the reader is advised about ways of controlling anger and not demonizing the divorcing partner; putting the concerns of children first; avoiding destructive, warring attitudes; equitably dealing with child custody matters; choosing a divorce forum (mediation or litigation); finding good, honorable legal representation; working with judges and accountants; and putting personal lives back together after the trauma of divorce. A thorough yet tidy handbook made up of many small sections that can be easily digested during a time a crisis, when one's mental attention may not be at its most acute, Divorce will guide both husbands and wives to a dissolution of marriage that is as peaceable and constructive as possible.
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At Last: A Way to Help Loved Ones Survive a Divorce April 13, 2002
Kathryn A Headrick (Boston)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
How can you help friends through the trama of divorce, especially when you love both of them, and do not want to "take sides?" How can you make it easier on their children? I gave this book to each of my good friends when they were in the midst of ending their 10 year marriage. Both have thanked me many times over. The advice in the book is practical, sane, clearly presented, and obviously culled from the writers first hand experience. Most importantly, it helped. I cannot recommend the book highly enough.
An Ethical Divorce April 15, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be a thoughtful, reflective, highly ethical approach to divorce. This is a book that is clear and effective in assisting families in prioritizing the what and how of divorce while still maintaining integrity and personal dignity. The emphasis given on protecting children is a breath of fresh air. I feel that anyone even remotely contemplating divorce must read this book.
An Essential Read April 15, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a clear and concise book that cuts right to the heart of the matter, this is it. For anyone looking for answers to tough questions on a difficult subject, pick up this book. I recommend this book to anyone in or around a divorce.
A How-to With Heart April 16, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book covers, in extensive and absorbing detail, all the bases about how to survive court dates, adversarial meetings with attorneys, and other practical considerations in the divorce process. But its real essence is in how to survive divorce with your mind, heart and soul--and those of your children--intact. During a high-conflict divorce proceeding it's easy to let yourself fall prey to a "Don't get mad, get even" state of mind; the author keeps bringing his readers back to how destructive this is for the litigants and, especially, for their kids. Keep the children's welfare at the forefront, and don't sacrifice your integrity for the sake of getting revenge on your soon-to-be-ex. This is a touching and very, very useful guide to getting through a terrible time in your life, and coming out the other side, without destroying your soul in the process.
a good one April 29, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the first books to buy if you are considering -- or are currently immersed -- in a divorce. It spells out the legal and emotional steps of the divorce process with great clarity.
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