Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce Reviews
2010 September 4
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce & Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving & Thriving after Divorce
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This book is wonderfully uplifting & filled with stories from men & women who have successfully navigated the divorce & recovery process. Heartfelt stories provide support, inspiration, & humor on all the phases of divorce, including the initial shock of the decision, the logistics of living through it, self-discovery, & the new world of dating & even remarriage. This book is a great source of support for divorced & divorcing men & women.
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Review by A. J. Wilson for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
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I picked up quite a few self-help books after my divorce. Thankfully, most were from the Library and I could return them at no expense. I felt so many emotions after my divorce. I wasn’t sure what was normal. I just needed to try and make some sense out of it.
As a long time fan of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, I pre-ordered this book from Amazon. It was exactly what I had been looking for. The personal accounts in the book provided a spectrum of experiences that allowed me to accept my ever-changing emotions. This book made me realize that there really were no “normal” feelings after a divorce. The stories provided different reasons couples may not succeed as well as different relationship outcomes between ex-spouses. The unknown is tough after a divorce, but this book provides a glimpse of the possibilities that will *eventually* come.
For me, this book was so much more valuable than all the other self-help books I picked up that focused on detailing the stages of loss. I didn’t want to study my divorce; I just wanted to find some relief from the whole ordeal. This book provided that relief for me. I would recommend it to anyone struggling through the same situation.
Review by Linda S. Fitzjarrell for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
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I think this book will be a great comfort to those going through a difficult time in their lives. It will bring healing and humor, as well as a sense of “I can get through this” and “I’m not alone,” which is critical when facing the emotional strain of going through a divorce.
Chicken Soup books are filled with stories about real people in real situations. Some stories are heartwarming, some heart-wrenching. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry. I like the way they stir my emotions, and help me work through difficult times.
I contributed my own story to Divorce and Recovery. Although I don’t feel that I have any better insight into dealing with divorce than anyone else who has gone through it. I was fortunate to get involved with a small group through my church that addressed bitterness and forgiveness. This helped me uncover the fact that I was carrying around a lot of bitterness from my divorce because I had not forgiven my ex. Thankfully, a way was provided for me to do just that, which is what my story in Divorce and Recovery is about. I hope the readers will see that they can forgive their ex-spouses. Forgiveness is not an easy road to travel, but carrying the burden of bitterness with you only makes your life’s journey more difficult.
The dedication reads “To all the hearts that have been broken: may you find help and hope within this book – maybe even some laughter – to help you heal again.”
There are so many issues addressed in this wonderfully insightful book. If you are dealing with divorce, get this for yourself. If you know someone who is dealing with a divorce, do them a favor by giving them this invaluable resource.
Review by Writer Gal for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
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I, too, have a story included in this wonderful book. But, the divorce I write about is my parents’ divorce in the 1960′s….the devastation and sadness I felt as a young girl and for many years after. Because of my dad’s near abandonment, it took me over 30 years to truly forgive him. Forgiveness is an amazing gift to yourself, as well as to the person you forgive.
Review by Theresa J. Elders for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
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My friendship with my first husband lasted for over fifty years. I am so pleased to pay tribute to that long relationship in my story, When He Looked Like James Dean, in this new book. I urge those who divorce not to allow bitterness to get in the way of getting on with their lives, nor to let differences cloud the memory of the attraction that drew them together in the first place. The key word in this book’s title is “recovery.” It’s not an easy task, but those who get past the first trying days of the divorce often find that they may face opportunity in a way they never had imagined.
Review by Kelly J. Jadon for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
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Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce & Recovery: 101 stories About Surviving and Thriving After Divorce (Soul Pub, 2008) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen
The purpose of this new paperback from the successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series, is to reassure the reader that though divorce and recovery is hard, you’ll survive, you’re not alone, and you can be happy and independent.
Broken into nine sections, the stories focus on:
* Is this the end, or the beginning?
* Forgiving and letting go
* The marriage is over, but we’re still friends
* A family is broken, but our hearts are not
* Special moments and everyday miracles
* “It’s all about me!”
* Dating after divorce
* Blended families
* New ideas and wisdom
The stories in these sections provide emotional support for shock, complications, children’s needs, self-reliance, dating, remarriage, and recovery. Most are from female contributors, exploring viewpoints of both young and adult children whose parents divorce. The reader will also find out what to expect in the dating world after many years of marriage, and learn about how others made peace with their spouses.
An example comes from Monica Giglio, who tells a childhood story of how she barely survived a fall through thin ice which taught her lifelong lessons about how to carry on when life seems bleak and hopeless. These are all heart-warming stories which can help ease the pain of divorce.
Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. At one time he received a Guinness World Record certificate for having seven books from his popular series appear on the New York Times bestseller list.
Mark Hansen is the co-founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. An author and speaker, he works with Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and the March of Dimes.
Patty Hansen was President of legal and licensing for Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises until April, ’08. She remains active in Chicken Soup for the Soul Pub. LLC.
4 Stars