Below is a list of recommended reading if you are contemplating, going through, or recovering from a divorce. It includes books for your children as well as yourself. This list was compiled by Leigh Joy Carson:
For Children ages 3-6
"Divorce is a Grown-Up Problem"
by Janet Sinberg
"Two Homes to Live In"
by Barbara S. Hazen
"Mommy and Daddy are Divorced"
by Patricia Penny and Marietta Lynch
For Children ages 6-14
"How Does It Feel When Your Parents Get Divorced?"
by Terry Berger
"Always, Always"
by Crescent Dragon Wagon
"How Does It Feel When Parents Divorce?"
by Jill Krementz
"Coping When Your Family Falls Apart"
by D.D. Booher
"Why Are We Getting A Divorce?"
by Peter Mayle
"Me Day"
by J.M. Lexau
"It's Not The End of the World"
by Judy Blume
"Taking Sides"
by N. Klein
Adult Children of Divorce
"Adult Children of Divorce Speak Out"
by Claire Brown
"A Grief Out of Season"
by Noelle Fintushel and Nancy Hillard
Step-Parent Families
"What Kind of Family is This?"
by Barbara Sueling
"No Easy Circle"
by P. Naylor
"On Becoming A Step-Family"
by Patrcia Papernow
Recommended Books for Parents
"Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce"
by Abigal Trafford
"How to Talk so Your Kids Will Listen - How to Listen So Kids Will Talk"
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlishby
"Families Apart - Ten Keys To Successful Co-Parenting"
by Melinda Blau
"Divorce Book For Parents"
by Vicky Lansky
"Stop Struggling with Your Child"
by Evonne Weinhaus and Karen Friedman
"The Parent Book About Divorce"
by Richard Gardner
Source: DivorceNet
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