Book suggestions, please?

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Registered: 07-08-2004
Book suggestions, please?
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Sun, 08-28-2005 - 5:14pm
Since I am at the beginning of a divorce, and am an avid reader, I'd like some divorce book suggestions. Are there any books that you found especially helpful during your separation and divorce? I have seen several people write about The Spiritual Divorce, and I am wondering if there are other good ones out there. Thanks in advance!
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Registered: 03-06-2005
Sun, 08-28-2005 - 6:29pm

I wish I could help you sweetie.


How about a good self help book, to work on peace in your mind?


Hugs to you :)


Angelena






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Registered: 07-08-2004
Sun, 08-28-2005 - 6:40pm

I've been reading a book called In the Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant. It's VERY helpful. It is spiritually-oriented, but it focuses on doing mental spring cleaning to prepare yourself for true love...and learn to love yourself. It's just what I need right now :)

Any other good titles out there?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 08-28-2005 - 8:14pm

Oh... In The Meantime is my all time favorite, as are all of Iyanla's books.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 07-14-2003
Sun, 08-28-2005 - 8:34pm
I'd suggest "Crazy Time" by Abigail Trafford for a "normal" divorce. The preface alone made me feel SO much better. If there's been abuse, there's "Why Does he Do That? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men" by Lundy Bancroft (also a good read for men who've been on the receiving end of that) and "It's my Life Now" (I can't recall the author). "Simple Abundance" is simply beautiful.
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Registered: 10-26-2004
Mon, 08-29-2005 - 11:41am
If you have kids, I highly recommend "Mom's house, Dad's House". It has really helped me to get through the planning of where dd will be and when. It is also great to realize that many times the arguements I was having with my ex were based on my wanting to keep some sort of "bad intimacy" with him. I know that I still do it at times, but I really taken the suggestions to heart. I just finished reading a book by Ruth Graham -- Billy Graham's daughter. It is called"In every Pew Sits a Broken Heart". I have to admit, I rarely pick up "Christian books" but this one really helped me. She talks about her divorce after 20+ years of marriage and her shame at what others must be thinking about her family because of her actions. It is definitly a Christian book so if that is not your thing, don't get it. I liked it, but I would only read it if you have a desire to read a book with many references to the bible. I hope at least one of these helps.
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Registered: 07-23-2005
Wed, 08-31-2005 - 11:56am
The Spiritual Divorce is awesome, I read it over and over. So is Debbie Fords book, The Right Questions. And, Of course, theses boards are what pulled me through,I didnt'post alot but the read all of the posts and the support here is wonderful!