How It Feels When Parents Divorce

by Jill Krementz

In this immensely moving book, nineteen boys and girls, from seven to sixteen years old and from highly diverse backgrounds, share with us their deepest feelings about their parents' divorce. By listening to them, all children of divorced parents can find constructive ways to help themselves through this difficult time. And they will learn that their own shock and anger, confusion and pain, have been experienced by others and are normal and appropriate. These boys and girls speak with extraordinary honesty and tolerance, and with a remarkable absence of rationalization, illusion, or attempt to justify their own often-trying behavior in response to their situations. Their stories are immediate and convincing, and their generosity in confiding their feelings should provide comfort to children and parents alike.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Jill Krementz is an American photographer and author. She has published 31 books, mostly of photography and children's books. She was married to Kurt Vonnegut for almost 30 years.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this in an elementary counseling group that I facilitated, and it was very helpful! Admittedly, it is a bit outdated, (pictures and examples used), but the power that comes from the child's voice in each narrative is so important. I had my students create their own narratives, and we created a "book" with them. It was a very meaningful lesson.