Download or read book Been There Got Out Toxic Relationships High Conflict Divorce And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances written by Lisa Johnson and Chris Barry and published by Bookclick 360 Wordeee. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances, offers practical advice for anyone suffering in or struggling to get out of a relationship with a narcissist or other toxic personality types. Packed with practical facts, tips and advice, this book covers everything from identifying the problem, committing to taking action, legal/custody battles to navigating a co-parenting relationship with a hostile spouse.

Download or read book F ck Divorce written by Erica Slotter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Divorcee’s Empirical (and Slightly Irreverent) “What’s Next” Guide to Life after Marriage Just about everything about divorce sucks. It sucks away your time, your money, and occasionally your will to live. We know. We’ve been there. We’ve both been divorced and are now remarried . . . to each other. F*ck Divorce is not a book about divorcing (which stinks); it is a book about putting the pieces back together afterward (which doesn’t have to). Using the latest scientific research, a bit of tough love, and a highly questionable sense of humor, psychologists and relationship scientists Erica Slotter, PhD, and Patrick Markey, PhD, will teach you how to navigate your post-divorce relationships with yourself, kids, and even your slug-breath ex-spouse. They’ll hold your hand as you navigate the complicated, exciting, and sometimes terrifying world of dating and sex as a born-again singleton and be by your side as you (hopefully) find your way to new love. Learn: Self-Care in the Post-Divorce Haze How to Rediscover the Newly Single You The Importance of Being Nice(ish) to Your Ex How to Help Your Kids Through the Sh*tstorm How to Survive the Awkwardness of First Dates . . . Again Navigating Your Newfound Sexy Time Divorce-Proofing: Keeping Marriage 2.0, or 3.0, Together So, welcome to the world of being newly unwed. It’s good, bad, and ridiculous, and sometimes your blind date smells like soup. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink (or three), and let’s do this sh*t.

Download or read book Healing from Toxic Relationships written by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis and published by Hachette Go. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the psychologist and author of Gaslighting comes a practical recovery plan outlining ten foundational steps to true healing. Surviving and escaping a toxic or abusive relationship can often only be part of the struggle. Long after, survivors often struggle to heal; your self‑esteem may be damaged, you may feel rage and betrayal, and you may punish and/or blame yourself. The author of Gaslighting and specialist in toxic behavior, narcissistic abuse, and personality disorders, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis has seen it all--and she is here to help you understand how to move forward. In Healing from Toxic Relationships, Dr. Sarkis extends compassion and knowledge to survivors, helping you understand the underpinnings of toxic behavior and how to find peace. Highlighting ten essential steps, Dr. Sarkis provides survivors with an accessible framework that can be applied to anyone preparing to heal: 1. Block or Limit Contact 2. Create Your Own Closure 3. Forgive Yourself 4. Establish Boundaries 5. Talk to a Professional 6. Practice Self‑Care 7. Reconnect 8. Grieve 9. Look Outward 10. Prevent: Keeping Toxic People Away Anyone who is in a toxic relationship—whether it's with a romantic partner, colleague, family member, or friend—deserves a way out and a path forward. Dr. Sarkis offers help and hope.

Download or read book Alchemize Your Divorce written by Kimberly Glow and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My divorce left me feeling younger and sexier!" Has your toxic marriage left you feeling exhausted, out of shape, and depressed? Did you know that staying in an unhealthy relationship could have serious health consequences? It's true! Not getting divorced...could kill you! Research shows that a good marriage is good for your health, while a bad one can be hazardous to your immune system, leading to a host of chronic diseases including heart disease, depression, weight gain, autoimmune disease, and premature aging. If your soul-sucking marriage has left you feeling sick and depleted, it is time to take back your power. In these pages, you will discover how to: Identify and disengage from toxic relationships so you can begin to truly heal in mind, body, and spirit and learn to trust yourself Appreciate the clarity that comes from chaos and rebirth so you can feel joy again Operate at a higher vibrational frequency to attract only healthy relationships so you can ultimately find a lasting and fulfilling partnership Unapologetically stand in your truth without reservation and be the role model for your children that you know you can be Understand how staying in a bad marriage can destroy your health Let's be honest, you are amazing, and the world needs you! So, if you've been thinking your toxic marriage is making you sick...you're probably right! Congratulations on making the decision to thrive!

Download or read book Making Divorce Work written by Diana Mercer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight essential keys to resolving conflict and rebuilding your life. This unique and empowering guide gives divorcing couples the skills to manage their divorce successfully, handle the legal and emotional issues harmoniously, and redefine and preserve the positive elements of their relationship. Informed by eight mediation concepts developed and used by the authors in their practice, the process outlined in this book will allow divorcing couples to deal rationally with the issues rather than allowing fear, anger, and grief to dictate their actions. Making Divorce Work leads couples to experience divorce as a celebration of the end of a relationship that served them well and provides the tools to deal with virtually every aspect of divorce-from money and custody to grieving and pain-to be proud of the way they handled their divorce and to start their new lives from a better place. Watch a Video

Download or read book TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS written by Amanda Hope and published by ANMA LAB LIMITED. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you get out of a toxic relationship? How can you be free of its painful, traumatic shadow? When is enough going to be enough? Moving on, much less breaking free from a toxic relationship, can be challenging and complicated. However, there’s going to be some point in time that you need to realize if you are in a toxic relationship, get out of it, move on, and heal. People usually seek health professionals’ help to deal with painful and traumatic relationships. Still, there are other ways to do so, such as finding excellent books to read on the subject, just like TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS. This book is about fixing the broken within you and finding yourself again, even after an emotionally abusive relationship. The author fully covers all there is to know about toxic relationships. From domineering partners, jealous ones, cheating ones, insecure, abusive, too difficult ones, alcoholic and narcissistic ones, and more, knowing these types is vital. Identifying these types of people and understanding your role in this toxic relationship is the first step is to differentiate a bad connection from a good one. Reading through tackles subjects on: ✅ Understanding why people choose the same dilemma time and again ✅ Toxic partner types one must avoid at all times ✅ Phases of grief as well as toxicity ✅ Relationship detox as a necessity ✅ Ending a toxic relationship in many ways ✅ Communication and its importance ✅ Improve communication skills in 10 ways ✅ Emotional intelligence to fight toxic relationships ✅ Identifying fears and overcoming them ✅ Ways to improve your relationship ✅ Settling conflicts the healthy way ✅ How to set limits and boundaries Aside from those mentioned above, this book also features techniques for better managing love, family, and friendship. Read it today so you can start healing, developing a new version of yourself – more positive and confident! What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and start your Healing Journey!

Download or read book Winning Your High Conflict Divorce written by R. SHELLY. LOOMUS and published by Manage Your Conflict, LLC. This book was released on 2015-04-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning Your High-Conflict Divorce provides successful strategies for managing your high-conflict divorce both within and out of the court system. While many books offer advice on how to manage conflict, they are based on the assumption that your adversary is a rational person who wants to end the struggle. In a high-conflict divorce things are different. When one person lives for the fight, even willing to sacrifice your children to win, you must engage. Winning Your High-Conflict divorce provides you with step-by-step strategies that have successfully helped people contain their high-conflict divorce. The tactics you'll learn will reduce your stress, save you time and money, and enable you to take control. You can win your high-conflict divorce.

Download or read book Leave a Cheater Gain a Life written by Tracy Schorn and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life is a no-nonsense self-help guide for anyone who has ever been cheated on. Here's advice not based on saving your relationship after infidelity—but saving your sanity. When it comes to cheating, a lot of the attention is focused on cheaters—their unmet needs or their challenges with monogamy. But Tracy Schorn (aka Chump Lady) lampoons such blameshifting and puts the focus squarely on the-cheated-upon (chumps) and their needs. Combining solid advice that champions self-respect, along with hilarious cartoons satirizing the pomposity of cheaters, Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life offers a fresh voice for chumps who want (and need) a new message about infidelity. This book will offer advice on Stupid sh*t cheaters say and how to respond, Rookie mistakes of the recently chumped and how to disarm your fears, Why chumps take the blame and how to protect yourself, and more. Full of snark, sass, and real wisdom about how to bounce back after the gut blow of betrayal, Schorn is the friend who guides you through this nightmare and gives you hope for a better life ahead.

Download or read book High Conflict Divorce for Women written by Debra Doak and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowering strategies for women negotiating a difficult divorce The only way to get over it is to get through it. Help is here. High-Conflict Divorce for Women has everything that divorce books for women should have—practical strategies, helpful scripts, and realistic advice on how to navigate and cope with a difficult divorce. From understanding the legalities of divorce, to developing a post-divorce budget, and more, this book goes beyond other divorce books for women to offer a wide range of strategies for getting through each stage of the process. Plus, you'll discover tips for emotional and physical self-care, as well as ways to mitigate stress. All divorce books for women should contain information about: Traversing the courts—Find information for handling divorce court, from what to expect to how to present yourself. Knowing what to say—Get scripts for tough situations—including tactful answers to questions from family and colleagues—that you may not find in other divorce books for women. Caring for your kids—From explaining divorce to your children to making a co-parenting plan, learn how to maintain healthy parenting skills during this trying time. Look no further for divorce books for women that help you cope with a difficult divorce—High-Conflict Divorce for Women has you covered.

Download or read book Bailing Out written by Barry Lubetkin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a leading cognitive behavior therapist, Dr. Barry Lubetkin has heard every excuse there is for staying in a bad relationship: "The time isn't right." "We have to stay together for the children's sake." "It's too late to start another relationship." Created out of fear and guilt, these rationalizations can lead to depression, phobias, and psychosomatic illnesses. But the real problem-- your desire to get out of the bad relationship-- is barely recognized. In "Bailing Out" you'll discover whether you should get out of your relationship, and if so how to make the leap. "Bailing Out" is filled with daily logs, checklists, exercises, and more, including: Step-by-step survival techniques for weathering your breakup Compelling case studies from people who have been there A do-it-yourself "Fear Buster Chart" to help you pinpoint those things that are standing in your way-- and show you how to counteract them with healthy actions Relaxation techniques to help you cope with the anxiety of those first few weeks of sleeping alone, a leaner bank account, single parenthood, the fear of AIDS, and the high cost of divorce But perhaps the most important message in "Bailing Out" is that you can free yourself from a bad relationship-- and happily, healthfully, and confidently survive.

Download or read book The D Word written by Kate Anthony and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should I stay married for my kids? Does this count as abuse? Why am I so unhappy? What does a healthy relationship even look like? When you’re ready for honest answers to these and other questions, The D Word shows you how to dig deep and find them—and then move forward into a better, brighter future. From the host of the critically acclaimed The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast comes a book that provides the clarity, peace, and answers women need to make empowered decisions about their marriages, break unhealthy patterns, and build the life they truly want. Every year, close to a million women struggle to decide whether to divorce their partners. Some are in relationships they know to be unsalvageable, yet they’re terrified that divorce will hurt their kids. Others feel guilt-ridden and confused over their unhappiness with a spouse who seems, to the outside world at least, to be perfectly fine. And then there are those in between, restless and aware of problems that may or may not be fixable, with no idea how to tell the difference. The D Word is the definitive yet accessible guide for everyone who wants to take control of their lives, either by ending or repairing their marriage. Written in Kate Anthony’s signature straight-talking, empowering style, The D Word is more than a practical handbook for those considering divorce. It also reveals how cultural and societal influences negatively affect our relationships and expectations, stacking the odds against women. And it provides a template for confident decision-making and lasting growth and change—whether readers choose to stay in a marriage or leave it.

Download or read book I m Done written by Andrea LaRochelle and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm done." "I quit." "I can't do this anymore." "I give up." It's exhausting trying to raise children with someone who hates you, so you're done. Done fighting. Done placating. Done brainstorming ways to make it better. Done taking the high road. Divorce is hard at the best of times, but when you divorce someone who may have a high conflict personality, it's a whole new ball game of hell. Daily emails that read like novels about how you are the world's worst parent; how you are destroying your children with your horrific controlling behaviors; sentence after sentence about how your children would be better off without you: these are indications that your divorce is high conflict. You need to be strong, disengage from the mud-slinging, and secure boundaries, and a clear and concise method for communication that keeps you safe and drama free. 'I'm Done: Take Control of Your High Conflict Divorce' will give you everything you need to understand who you are co-parenting with, how to co-parent with them, and a little bit of your sanity back during this insane time.

Download or read book 5 Easy Steps to Ending a Toxic Relationship written by A. G. Billig and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A toxic relationship often is as addictive as shopping for shoes is for Carrie Bradshaw from "Sex and the City." Although you realize you don't need it and it harms you, you simply can't stop. The good memories or the "potential" you see in your man keep you stuck in a cycle of misery and make you ignore the voice of your heart. Fortunately, it's never too late to break-up with a toxic partner and release yourself from negative patterns. After her father passed away when she was 21, A.G. found herself experiencing one toxic relationship after another. The men in her life sabotaged her self-worth, undermined her self-confidence, and used her. Her journey to kicking her addiction to drama and finding inner peace inspired her to write this book as a roadmap that will help you break free from toxic relationships, once and for all. The five actionable steps described in this book will help you to: - Get a clear picture of your current situation- Identify and overcome the factors that keep you stuck in toxic relationships- Find out on what your REAL needs are in a couple relationship- Boost your self-confidence and self-love- Release old negative patterns, behaviors, and thoughts and activate your superpowers- Recognize a potentially toxic partner from the very beginning - Unplug the negativity cord and take the necessary steps for emotional healingYou don't have to figure out how to break free and stay away from a toxic relationship by yourself. If you've been struggling for a long time, crying yourself to sleep, unable to find a way out, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book. The empowering step-by-step practices for ending a toxic relationship based on spiritual wisdom, personal experiences of women like you, and practical insights from the author will help you find courage and healing. If you like personal journeys, spiritual wisdom, and step-by-step instructions conveyed in practical terms, you'll love this book. The life you've been wanting and deserve -free of drama and filled with love- is waiting for you on the other side of this book.

Download or read book Ambiguous Loss written by Pauline BOSS and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a loved one dies we mourn our loss. We take comfort in the rituals that mark the passing, and we turn to those around us for support. But what happens when there is no closure, when a family member or a friend who may be still alive is lost to us nonetheless? How, for example, does the mother whose soldier son is missing in action, or the family of an Alzheimer's patient who is suffering from severe dementia, deal with the uncertainty surrounding this kind of loss? In this sensitive and lucid account, Pauline Boss explains that, all too often, those confronted with such ambiguous loss fluctuate between hope and hopelessness. Suffered too long, these emotions can deaden feeling and make it impossible for people to move on with their lives. Yet the central message of this book is that they can move on. Drawing on her research and clinical experience, Boss suggests strategies that can cushion the pain and help families come to terms with their grief. Her work features the heartening narratives of those who cope with ambiguous loss and manage to leave their sadness behind, including those who have lost family members to divorce, immigration, adoption, chronic mental illness, and brain injury. With its message of hope, this eloquent book offers guidance and understanding to those struggling to regain their lives. Table of Contents: 1. Frozen Grief 2. Leaving without Goodbye 3. Goodbye without Leaving 4. Mixed Emotions 5. Ups and Downs 6. The Family Gamble 7. The Turning Point 8. Making Sense out of Ambiguity 9. The Benefit of a Doubt Notes Acknowledgments Reviews of this book: You will find yourself thinking about the issues discussed in this book long after you put it down and perhaps wishing you had extra copies for friends and family members who might benefit from knowing that their sorrows are not unique...This book's value lies in its giving a name to a force many of us will confront--sadly, more than once--and providing personal stories based on 20 years of interviews and research. --Pamela Gerhardt, Washington Post Reviews of this book: A compassionate exploration of the effects of ambiguous loss and how those experiencing it handle this most devastating of losses ... Boss's approach is to encourage families to talk together, to reach a consensus about how to mourn that which has been lost and how to celebrate that which remains. Her simple stories of families doing just that contain lessons for all. Insightful, practical, and refreshingly free of psychobabble. --Kirkus Review Reviews of this book: Engagingly written and richly rewarding, this title presents what Boss has learned from many years of treating individuals and families suffering from uncertain or incomplete loss...The obvious depth of the author's understanding of sufferers of ambiguous loss and the facility with which she communicates that understanding make this a book to be recommended. --R. R. Cornellius, Choice Reviews of this book: Written for a wide readership, the concepts of ambiguous loss take immediate form through the many provocative examples and stories Boss includes, All readers will find stories with which they will relate...Sensitive, grounded and practical, this book should, in my estimation, be required reading for family practitioners. --Ted Bowman, Family Forum Reviews of this book: Dr. Boss describes [the] all-too-common phenomenon [of unresolved grief] as resulting from either of two circumstances: when the lost person is still physically present but emotionally absent or when the lost person is physically absent but still emotionally present. In addition to senility, physical presence but psychological absence may result, for example, when a person is suffering from a serious mental disorder like schizophrenia or depression or debilitating neurological damage from an accident or severe stroke, when a person abuses drugs or alcohol, when a child is autistic or when a spouse is a workaholic who is not really 'there' even when he or she is at home...Cases of physical absence with continuing psychological presence typically occur when a soldier is missing in action, when a child disappears and is not found, when a former lover or spouse is still very much missed, when a child 'loses' a parent to divorce or when people are separated from their loved ones by immigration...Professionals familiar with Dr. Boss's work emphasised that people suffering from ambiguous loss were not mentally ill, but were just stuck and needed help getting past the barrier or unresolved grief so that they could get on with their lives. --Asian Age Combining her talents as a compassionate family therapist and a creative researcher, Pauline Boss eloquently shows the many and complex ways that people can cope with the inevitable losses in contemporary family life. A wise book, and certain to become a classic. --Constance R. Ahrons, author of The Good Divorce A powerful and healing book. Families experiencing ambiguous loss will find strategies for seeing what aspects of their loved ones remain, and for understanding and grieving what they have lost. Pauline Boss offers us both insight and clarity. --Kathy Weingarten, Ph.D, The Family Institute of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School

Download or read book Divorce Experience written by Jacqui Murnane and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many of us, we're a year or two into what seems like an over-the-top, crazy-town separation before we learn it has a name: High Conflict (HC) Divorce. Knowledge is power and knowing the signs of an HC Divorce at the outset can help you make different choices, save your sanity and result in better outcomes for yourself and your children. The author uses her expertise in supporting individuals going through a combative divorce to help you to: -Understand the dynamics fueling your high-conflict divorce. -Diffuse conflict by communicating strategically with your ex. -Successfully parallel parent when conventional co-parenting fails. -Turn the worst thing that ever happened to you into an opportunity for personal growth and renewal.

Download or read book Fix Yourself First written by Kristie Overstreet and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem isn't your partner, it's you. The reality is that your partner will not change. You have to change. Whether you want to repair a dysfunctional relationship or your looking for your soul mate, this book of 25 tips will teach you to how to stop ruining your relationships. This book gives readers:- Awareness into your current actions and behavior patterns.- A direct guide of how to create a healthier relationship.- Specific techniques of how to behave appropriately in relationships.

Download or read book I Know This Much Is True written by Wally Lamb and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-06-03 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his stunning debut novel, She's Come Undone, Wally Lamb won the adulation of critics and readers with his mesmerizing tale of one woman's painful yet triumphant journey of self-discovery. Now, this brilliantly talented writer returns with I Know This Much Is True, a heartbreaking and poignant multigenerational saga of the reproductive bonds of destruction and the powerful force of forgiveness. A masterpiece that breathtakingly tells a story of alienation and connection, power and abuse, devastation and renewal--this novel is a contemporary retelling of an ancient Hindu myth. A proud king must confront his demons to achieve salvation. Change yourself, the myth instructs, and you will inhabit a renovated world. When you're the same brother of a schizophrenic identical twin, the tricky thing about saving yourself is the blood it leaves on your bands--the little inconvenience of the look-alike corpse at your feet. And if you're into both survival of the fittest and being your brother's keeper--if you've promised your dying mother--then say so long to sleep and hello to the middle of the night. Grab a book or a beer. Get used to Letterman's gap-toothed smile of the absurd, or the view of the bedroom ceiling, or the influence of random selection. Take it from a godless insomniac. Take it from the uncrazy twin--the guy who beat the biochemical rap. Dominick Birdsey's entire life has been compromised and constricted by anger and fear, by the paranoid schizophrenic twin brother he both deeply loves and resents, and by the past they shared with their adoptive father, Ray, a spit-and-polish ex-Navy man (the five-foot-six-inch sleeping giant who snoozed upstairs weekdays in the spare room and built submarines at night), and their long-suffering mother, Concettina, a timid woman with a harelip that made her shy and self-conscious: She holds a loose fist to her face to cover her defective mouth--her perpetual apology to the world for a birth defect over which she'd had no control. Born in the waning moments of 1949 and the opening minutes of 1950, the twins are physical mirror images who grow into separate yet connected entities: the seemingly strong and protective yet fearful Dominick, his mother's watchful "monkey"; and the seemingly weak and sweet yet noble Thomas, his mother's gentle "bunny." From childhood, Dominick fights for both separation and wholeness--and ultimately self-protection--in a house of fear dominated by Ray, a bully who abuses his power over these stepsons whose biological father is a mystery. I was still afraid of his anger but saw how he punished weakness--pounced on it. Out of self-preservation I hid my fear, Dominick confesses. As for Thomas, he just never knew how to play defense. He just didn't get it. But Dominick's talent for survival comes at an enormous cost, including the breakup of his marriage to the warm, beautiful Dessa, whom he still loves. And it will be put to the ultimate test when Thomas, a Bible-spouting zealot, commits an unthinkable act that threatens the tenuous balance of both his and Dominick's lives. To save himself, Dominick must confront not only the pain of his past but the dark secrets he has locked deep within himself, and the sins of his ancestors--a quest that will lead him beyond the confines of his blue-collar New England town to the volcanic foothills of Sicily 's Mount Etna, where his ambitious and vengefully proud grandfather and a namesake Domenico Tempesta, the sostegno del famiglia, was born. Each of the stories Ma told us about Papa reinforced the message that he was the boss, that he ruled the roost, that what he said went. Searching for answers, Dominick turns to the whispers of the dead, to the pages of his grandfather's handwritten memoir, The History of Domenico Onofrio Tempesta, a Great Man from Humble Beginnings. Rendered with touches of magic realism, Domenico's fablelike tale--in which monkeys enchant and religious statues weep--becomes the old man's confession--an unwitting legacy of contrition that reveals the truth's of Domenico's life, Dominick learns that power, wrongly used, defeats the oppressor as well as the oppressed, and now, picking through the humble shards of his deconstructed life, he will search for the courage and love to forgive, to expiate his and his ancestors' transgressions, and finally to rebuild himself beyond the haunted shadow of his twin. Set against the vivid panoply of twentieth-century America and filled with richly drawn, memorable characters, this deeply moving and thoroughly satisfying novel brings to light humanity's deepest needs and fears, our aloneness, our desire for love and acceptance, our struggle to survive at all costs. Joyous, mystical, and exquisitely written, I Know This Much Is True is an extraordinary reading experience that will leave no reader untouched.