Book description
It's never too late to have a good divorce
Based on two decades of groundbreaking research, The Good Divorce presents the surprising finding that in more than fifty percent of divorces couples end their marriages, yet preserve their families. Dr. Ahrons shows couples how they can move beyond the confusing,…
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1 author picked The Good Divorce as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love authors who think for themselves. People who look at the state of the world, question the status quo, and wonder how to make things just a little bit better. Constance Ahrons was one of these women, and for this reason, she’s a hero of mine.
While conscious divorce is finally coming into vogue, she was the one who pioneered the idea back in the early 90s. The research she did on the impact a bad divorce had on kids was unprecedented and radical for that time.
As someone who divorced my daughter’s father when she was still young,…
From Katherine's list on The best books to heal heartbreak and navigate a breakup with integrity, dignity, and strength.
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