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Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life
A fully revised and updated edition of the essential guide for men and women moving through the turmoil of divorce.
Paperback, Revised, 304 pages
Published
December 2nd 1992
by William Morrow Paperbacks
(first published February 1st 1982)
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This book oozes hysteria, in the worst sense. The overabundance of exclamation marks, coupled with an emphasis on the TWO YEARS it takes to feel normal after a divorce is enough to make a reader feel crazier than when they first picked up the book. Going through a divorce may be a "Crazy Time," and it may in fact take TWO YEARS to get through the worst of the fallout, but we don't need books that exacerbate and feed off that feeling.
Horrible book. Did not give any advice just horror stories not to follow. Gave no hope or encouragment on things getting better or a possible good marriage cuz theya re all dysfunctional and everyone cheats- at least according to this book. For someone that is going through a divorce, especially with no abuse or cheating, this book was depressing and discouraging. DO NOT READ!
Excellent book on the stages one goes through on the way to, through, and out of divorce. These things are never clear cut, but it is helpful to understand that you're not the only one feeling this way, that a way, all those crazy ways. Written well. Hilarious. Beautiful. It's not just non-fiction, it's written w/ some great flair!
Not much help for an actual divorce. Read it to prevent a divorce or a future divorce! Excellent food for thought regarding what goes wrong in relationship due to imbalance due dominate / submissive partnering.
Bought for my Sister but read by me instead.
Bought for my Sister but read by me instead.
It's a bit dated but some things never change. Whether reeling from an actual divorce or a long term relationship breakup with kids the stages are the same. It does validate the emotional roller coaster!
Don't worry, folks. This is for work. Although, I would say if you are going through a divorce, it might be a helpful book to read.
Helped me through my divorce, nothing fancy but it gave me hope I would come through it ok.
Required reading for anyone either considering or going through a divorce!
I found the book a very interesting read, and have recommended it to several people going through divorce. I don't think any of them ready it. The thesis is simply that it is normal to feel disoriented, and this too will pass.
An excellent book about divorce.
Going through a divorce?
This book is not for divorces with no children involved. I'd like to add that the author tends to use quite a bit of catchy phrases like 'Crazy Time' and repeats them far too often. The case studies and stories in the book can be helpful, but are really too numerous to appreciate.
I did find the descriptions of common feelings and emotions to be helpful however. It's always nice to have those validated and understood. Not a bad book about divorce, but not one I would recommend.
I did find the descriptions of common feelings and emotions to be helpful however. It's always nice to have those validated and understood. Not a bad book about divorce, but not one I would recommend.
Aug 10, 2008
Felicity
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people contemplating or going through divorce, perhaps friends and families of people doing so.
Shelves:
nonfiction,
psychology-and-mind
I read this book some time ago, but I continue to recommend it for anybody going through a divorce. It gives a framework that helps one understand what went wrong. Its descriptions of what to expect and common emotions during divorce can be profoundly reassuring to a person who fears that what they are feeling is 'wrong' or out of proportion.
The short stories are filled with anger, rage and dissapointment - something that everyone feels to varying degrees during a divorce, but I didn't feel like the author was focusing on how to heal, only how to commiserate. Def not a reccomended read for someone going through a divorce.
Jan 19, 2010
Lynn Burch
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Very helpful and informative ... read it before. Needed a refresher! :) But I am reading it!! LOL!
Mar 28, 2008
Brian
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
divorce survivors
Recommended to Brian by:
marriage counsellor
this was a great roadmap of what to expect and how some of the things I did to deal with my wife leaving were not so out of the ordinary and were in fact quite normal
The ultimate message of Crazy Time is "you will get through this," something many of my clients find hard to believe. I will continue to recommend this to them.
Jun 16, 2011
Jeanie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Solo Mamas
Shelves:
books-for-solo-mamas
The Gold Standard. A must for anyone going through or recovering from a divorce.
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