Post Divorce: Recommended Reads
We’ve curated a selection of insightful and empowering books. These titles are designed to help you explore your emotions, clarify your values, and navigate the complexity of this pivotal moment. Whether you’re seeking guidance, self-understanding, or practical tools, this list offers resources to help you make informed choices about your future. Onward is an Amazon Associate.
Emotional Healing and Self-Care
This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis, and Hopeful Beginnings
Julia Samuel
Offers real-life stories and tools for adapting to life changes, including divorce.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Kristin Neff
Learn how to treat yourself with kindness and understanding during emotional upheavals.
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
Megan Devine
A compassionate book that acknowledges the pain of loss and offers validation.
Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse
Jackson MacKenzie
A resource for healing from toxic relationships and finding emotional freedom.
Rebuilding and Personal Growth
Rising Strong
Brené Brown
Explores how to embrace vulnerability and rise from setbacks with strength.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
Encourages self-discovery and embracing imperfections as a path to a wholehearted life.
Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Offers tools for creating a fulfilling life after a major transition.
The Divorce Recovery Workbook: How to Heal from Anger, Hurt, and Resentment and Build the Life You Want
Mark S. Rye and Crystal Dea Moore
A hands-on guide to processing emotions and creating a brighter future.
Finding New Joy
Untamed
Glennon Doyle
A powerful memoir about finding your voice and true self during and after significant life changes.
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Jen Sincero
A motivating guide to building confidence and embracing life’s possibilities.
Mindfulness and Emotional Readiness
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Eckhart Tolle
Focuses on living in the present moment to reduce suffering and find peace.
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
Tara Brach
A guide to accepting difficult emotions with compassion and mindfulness.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
Understand the impact of trauma on the body and mind and learn techniques for healing.
Navigating New Relationships
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt
Useful for understanding past relationship patterns and preparing for healthier future ones.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Explores attachment styles and their influence on relationships.
Inspiring Memoirs and Stories
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Cheryl Strayed
A memoir about finding inner strength and healing through an incredible physical journey.
Aftermath: On Marriage and Separation
Rachel Cusk
A reflective and raw account of one woman’s emotional and intellectual experience of divorce.