Why we recommend this:  A clearly written explanation of the stages one goes through in major life transitions.  Extremely helpful in understanding the emotional turmoil of divorce.

Why we recommend this:  Required reading for anyone going through divorce.  Describes the predictable stages of this emotional roller coaster, provides insight into the dynamics of marriage and divorce, and offers hope for the future.

Why we recommend this:  A beautifully written little book by the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People.  Based on the story of Moses, this book offers hope and perspective.

Why we recommend this:  An essential life skill -- will help you in all those "difficult conversations" -- with your ex, your children, your boss, your mother . . .

Why we recommend this:  A great little book on how to communicate without attacking or withholding.  Especially good sections on making requests in partnership and dealing with anger.

Why we recommend this:  A classic, and still one of the best books written on how to communicate your needs without damaging the people around you.  Great for those struggling with issues of setting boundaries with their ex's.

Why we recommend this:  This book was my bible after the abrupt and very painful ending of a recent relationship.  Gives some perspective in the aftermath of a breakup.

Why we recommend this:  A real eye-opener which shows the link between how we speak (which is a window into what we think) and our experience of ourselves, others, and Life.  Must reading for anyone interested in a deeper awareness of how we create our own experience (e.g. of our divorce!)  Provides some simple, yet powerful, tools for shifting our experience.

Why we recommend this:  An hysterically funny, poignant, razor-sharp narrative of one woman's first year post-divorce.  This book captures the confusion, pain, and ultimate reawakening that is possible in the experience of divorce.

Why we recommend this:  An exploration of why we choose the mates we choose, why relationships inevitably become difficult, and how to turn a dissatisfying relationship into an opportunity for learning and intimacy.

Why we recommend this:  LeClaire's poetry and stories will open your heart.  A profoundly healing book for men (and the women who love them).

Why we recommend this:  a very readable, common sense approach to parenting through divorce.  By the author of "Get Out of My Life (but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the mall?".

Why we recommend this:  tackles the questions kids ask (and are thinking) before, during and after divorce.  Practical and readable.  The book focuses primarily on the issues of children age 4-5 to mid-teen. 

Why we recommend this:  An easy read, straight-forward and helpful.  Includes good exercises.