On Your Own Again: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Getting Through a Divorce or Separation and Getting on with Your Life

by Keith Anderson

Every year, more than two million North Americans experience the trauma of separation and divorce. Now, at last, On Your Own Again provides down-to-earth help for readers seeking to survive a shattered relationship and build a new life.Written in Dr. Anderson's own personable, reassuring voice, this guide explains the four emotional stages undergone during and after separation and gives every reader the feeling, "He's talking about me."Dr. Anderson offers compassionate, practical, step-by-step advice. In no-nonsense language, often leavened with humour,he provides tools that can be used by readers male or female, young or middle-aged, straight or gay, in or recently out of a troubled relationship, to help cope with the loss and to speed recovery – so that they may lead rich, rewarding lives on their own again.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Relationships

Paperback

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Practical advice that reassures readers that what they're going through is normal. It made me feel better to be able to read the stages and know what to expect--especially during this first year.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really helped me. I did pick it up after the intial shock had worn off and I was only starting to get back into functioning somewhat normally. He has some great advice on how to get your life back. The part I disagreed with was his casual attitude towards sex and multiple partners.

[Natalia Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this well over a year after my therapist recommended it - wish I'd read it sooner. It certainly helped me not feel so alone with what I had felt after my separation. I found it easy to read, and clear and concise.

[Linda Carmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rented this book from the library to refer to a friend. I decided to read it first. I found it very insightful. My friend is now going through it and finding it helpful.

[Erika Nerdypants · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as helpful as I thought it would be, but I found a few nuggets.