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, Roy MacSkimming

A new edition of a bestselling self-help guide, now fully updated.

Every year, millions of North Americans experience the trauma of separation and divorce. On Your Own Again delivers proven, practical help for surviving a shattered relationship and building a new life. Highly readable and leavened with humour, Dr. Anderson’s book is a straightforward, step-by-step guide for all readers, male or female, young or middle-aged, straight or gay, to coping with loss and speeding recovery — so that they can live happily on their own again. This updated edition contains new material on Internet dating and Web sources.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Relationships

232 pages, 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.