The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce

Overview

"Finally, here is a book that every divorcing parent must read, and that no child of divorce should be without. An absolute must-read." —Judith Viorst, New York Times –bestselling author Divorce is at once a widespread reality and a painful decision, so it is no surprise that this landmark study of its long-term effects should both spark debate and find a large audience. In this compelling, thought-provoking book, Judith Wallerstein explains that, while children do learn to cope with divorce, it in fact takes its greatest toll in adulthood, when the sons and daughters of divorced parents embark on romantic relationships of their own. Wallerstein sensitively illustrates how children of divorce often feel that their relationships are doomed, seek to avoid conflict, and fear commitment. Failure in their loving relationships often seems to them preordained, even when things are going smoothly. As Wallerstein checks in on the adults she first encountered as youngsters more than twenty-five years ago, she finds that their experiences mesh with those of the millions of other children of divorce, who will find themselves on every page. With more than one hundred,zero copies in print, The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce spent three weeks on the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Denver Post bestseller lists. The book was also featured on two episodes of Oprah as well as on the front cover of Time and the New York Times Book Review. "Any child of divorce—no matter how far removed from the . . . breakup—can identity." — Newsweek "An important contribution to our understanding of what is a central social problem." — Publishers Weekly

Details

Publisher

Hachette+ORM

Published

2001-10-01

Pages

519

Language

EN

Categories

Family & Relationships / Divorce & Separation, Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family

ISBN-13

9780786870738