Recommended Reading for Co-Parents
and Others Going Through Divorce
Shonnie Brown, MFT
I am putting together a list of books which have proven helpful to many
people--my clients, COPE participants and reviewers on Amazon.com. The
brief quotes below are from people who have read and highly recommend
the following books:
Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex
by Richard A. Warshak
This book stood out from the dozens I looked over on Amazon.com. There
were 39 outstanding reviews on a subject that is possibly the most
hurtful and harmful by-product of many co-parenting situations... Check
out Dr. Warshak's home page, research on Parental Alienation Syndrome,
and an excellent list of recommended reading at http://www.richardwarshak.com
Reviewer: "Divorce Poison" by Dr. Richard Warshak is an absolute must
buy! I can say from personal experience that this book is priceless if
you have a vindictive ex who uses the children to hurt you during and
after a divorce... What makes this book so valuable is that Dr. Warshak
takes each alienation example and then gives you a TAKE ACTION
assignment on how to best combat the attempts by your ex.
From Ex-Wife to Exceptional Life: A Woman's Journey through Divorce
by Donna Ferber
Reviewer: Women going through any stage of divorce will find that this
book is one they will want to use on a daily basis. Every topic I had
questions about was addressed. I found it easy to read one day at a
time, but the index makes it possible to address any topic on any given
day.
http://www.divorcesource.com/CT/ARTICLES/ferber1.html
Getting Up, Getting Over, Getting On: A Twelve Step Guide to Divorce Recovery
by Micki McWade
Reviewer: "Micki McWade succintly captures the 12 step philosophy while
providing a practical yet spiritual path to recovery for those going
through divorce. Throughout this book, you will find prayers,
inspirational quotes, a deep understanding of the issues at hand and an
immense helping of encouragement."
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/vaMcWade.htm
http://www.collabdivorce.net/micki.html
Surviving Separation and Divorce
by Loriann Hoff Oberlin
Reviewer: "Last week my husband came home and out of the blue announced
he was leaving me. I was shocked, devastated, angry, hurt--you name it.
I read this book in two days and I feel like a weight has been lifted
off my shoulders. I'm in for a rough time ahead but I know that in the
long run my life will be so much happier!"
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