The Breakup Bible: The Smart Woman's Guide to Healing from a Breakup or Divorce

love it, really helped me to get over my ex from the beginning of the book :)

Bought it for my niece......she smiled.....and loved it...thank you amazon....like a plaster!

Poorly written

Disappointed with this order as it came quite damaged. I love fresh new books but the spine was quite badly ripped. A good read however.

Really enjoyed reading this. Helpful advice for post breakup. Practical tips and exercises to help you through a difficult time. It felt like the author was directly talking to me as a friend.

Through this book, Rachel Sussman (the author) acts as a gentle and wise friend who walks with you in your healing journey from a break-up. Using examples from break-up experiences of many real women (including the author herself), she validates your own break-up experience and makes you feel like you're not alone. She comforts you in the midst of your difficult emotions and also gently guides you, step-by-step, towards the goal of recovery, strength and happiness. I highly, strongly recommend this book if you are having a difficult time with your break-up.

I purchased two books to get over my break up. After the first amazing one ("it's called break up because it's broken"), this one was not so easy to read. First 30 pages got me disappointed so I wrote a ling negative review. But I continued reading and my opinion completely changed. There were so many good advices. I saw them in some other books, but Rachel made them easier to understand. I deleted my negative review. The book is truly my break up bible now.

After the painful demise of a long relationship, I went through many books—bound and ebooks both—along with numerous websites and youtube talks. I did all the recommended things, like "no contact" and getting rid of reminders of my ex around my home. I worked hard at recovering, yet months after the breakup, I was still having a terrible time moving forward and I felt stuck in a state of despair and depression. Finally, completely by chance, I heard about "The Breakup Bible" and ordered it. It has been the greatest help ever and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Now I know why my ex and I broke up, and also why I have had such a hard time recovering from the breakup. I am still rereading parts of the book, primarily Part II, the section on Understanding, and this is the information that is changing my life. In fact, I am going to pursue more understanding of "attachment theory," as it relates to me, with a therapist versed in the theory, because it rang so true for me. I realized that every partner I have ever picked has had a version of the same issue, clear back to my first (and only) marriage. It wasn't apparent to me until now, because each version was so different (there are many, many ways to abandon someone, including things like the silent treatment, getting drunk, and actually walking out, to name a few). I don't want to repeat my lifelong selection of partners ever again, and I am grateful to have finally gotten some real and useful information, instead of all the fluff that is floating around.I found the book to be well written and easy to read, and it was also somehow comforting and gentle while presenting hard truths. I believe it will help you whether you had a breakup or a divorce, and whether you have children or not. Good luck to you!

This book will transform your life. But, you have to do the honest work! I am currently going through everything you are right now and the only reason I’m making it through is because of this book and because of Rachel. It’s the only book I recommend to help you heal and move beyond the pain you’re feeling right now. Follow Rachel’s teachings and you WILL get through this!

This book is great as a guide to any healthy relationship.I originally bought it after a particularly rough break up, but I stopped reading after the first few chapters (I wasn't ready for change at that point in my life). I revisited it a few times after that for practical use in every day friendships, decorating advice...etc, and I eventually forgot about the book until I moved a few years ago.Though I wasn't in a relationship at the time, I decided to read the book in its entirety. Since I had extra time on my hands with no relationship to put energy into, I focused on the activities Sussman outlined. I was skeptical at first, but I felt good after doing the preliminary tasks. As I kept working through the assignments, I noticed that my relationships with friends and family began to improve. I was able to forgive a family member for the abuse I endured growing up (a truly priceless gift), I was able to move forward in my career, and I was able to find joy in more meaningful relationships. I began to steer clear of "bad news boys" (I had previously dated alcoholics, addicts, incarcerated men, people twice my age...etc), and started seeing everyone in a clearer, healthier way.A few months after finishing my journey through the book, I met my significant other. While part of this was attributed to the right time and place in both of our lives, a huge piece was that I'd grown immensely from doing the work in this book. I was able to reap the benefits from Sussman's guidance.I highly recommend this book for anyone ready to break the patterns of unrequited, potentially toxic love. More importantly, however, I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in healing and repairing damaged relationships, and anyone who is excited to grow their friend base in a healthy and robust way.