How to Survive the Loss of a Love, Peter McWilliams, Harold H. Bloomfield, & Melba Colgrove.

This is Me Letting You Go, Heidi Priebe.

Letting go is an art. It doesn't come naturally to us. In this series of essays, Heidi Priebe explores the harsh reality of what it means to let go of the people we love most - often before we are ready to – and how to embrace what comes next.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Pema Chodron.

When her own marriage fell apart, Pema Chodron turned to Buddhism to make sense of her world. Now a world-renowned spiritual teacher and Buddhist monk, she has inspired and guided millions in getting past their own pain and hardship.

Heartburn, Nora Ephron.

You wouldn’t think divorce could be funny, yet somehow the incomparable Nora Ephron finds a way to make it so. This hilarious tale of the author’s divorce will help you take your mind off your own.

Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert.

If you can’t journey around the world after your divorce like Elizabeth Gilbert did, then reading this book is the next best thing. There is nothing like vicariously enjoying sumptuous Italian food, opening up your soul in an ashram in India, or finding yourself in Bali to help you start a new life.

The Harry Potter Series, J.K. Rowling.

Nothing can take your mind off your own pain better than the seven magical Harry Potter books. True, they have nothing to do with divorce ... but that’s the point.

A Game of Thrones/A Clash of Kings/A Storm of Swords/A Feast of Crows/A Dance With Dragons, George R.R. Martin.

If you REALLY want to take your mind off your pain, you can also start reading George R.R. Martin's classic Game of Thrones series. Fair warning though, these books will hook you in and consume you! Since each book is roughly 1000 pages long, if you don't have a lot of time on your hands, you might want to pass these by!

Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex- A Hands-on, Practical Guide to Communicating with a Difficult Ex-Spouse, Julie Ross, M.A., & Julie Corcoran.

In a perfect world, you and your ex would be able to work together in peace for the benefit of your children. But the world isn’t always perfect. If you are finding co-parenting a challenge, this book can definitely help.

Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way, M. Gary Neuman.

This time-honored book is another great one for helping your kids cope with your divorce. Based on the phenomenally successful Sandcastles program, which has helped more than fifty thousand children cope with divorce, this book guides parents on how to deal with many different issues their children may face after divorce.

The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults Through Divorce or Separation, Karen Bonnell with Kristin Little.

Couples divorce, but parents are parents forever. This handbook addresses parents' questions about the emotional impact of grief, separation, conflict, and recovery for children. It also helps parents confidently take on the challenges of guiding children through divorce or separation and raising them skillfully in two homes.

Mum, Dad, Can You Hear Me? An Emotional Story of a Child Overcoming Her Parents' Divorce, Despina Mavridou

Based on a true story, this book chronicles the life of a fictional 10 year old girl who turns to journalingcoupled with the wisdom of her grandmother to deal with her parents' divorce. Remcommended for kids ages 8 - 12.

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce, Vicki Lansky.

Another classic divorce book, It’s Not Your Fault Koko Bear can help you explain your divorce to your young children in a way that they can understand.

Dinosaurs Divorce, Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Brown.

Changing families have been using Dinosaurs Divorce to learn to talk to each other about one of life's most difficult moments for decades. If you've got kids, reading this book together can serve as a springboard for working through this tough time in your family's life.

Two Homes, Claire Masurel.

Few books for divorcing parents are as positive, simple, and child-centered as this one. If you're a divorcing parent with very young children, this small book can help you explain your divorce to your kids in words that they understand.

Please Explain Divorce to Me Because My Parents Are Breaking Up, Laurie Zelinger, PhD

The first part of this book is a story for children by a child explaining her parents' divorce. The second half of the book highlights important tips and insights for divorcing parents.

High Conflict People in Legal Disputes, Bill Eddy.

Whether your spouse is a narcissist, has a personality disorder, or is just a very difficult, high-conflict person, knowing how to deal with him/her in a legal situation is a critical skill you'll need if you want to maintain your sanity.

BIFF: Quick Responses to High-Conflict People, Their Personal Attacks, Hostile Email and Social Media Meltdowns, Bill Eddy.

If you are finding it challenging to deal with your high conflict ex, both during and especially after, your divorce, then this is the book for you. It will give you a formula you can use to diffuse any high-conflict situation. The best part is, your ex won’t even realize you are doing it!

BIFF for CoParent Communication: Your Guide to Difficult Texts, Emails, and Social Media Posts, Bill Eddy.

This book is crafted specifically for parents dealing with issues during, and after, separation and divorce. Complete with instructions in the four-step BIFF method, and numerous practical examples, readers will learn how to communicate more effectively with a difficult co-parent.

Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Bill Eddy.

Splitting provides you with eye-opening information about antisocial personalities, domestic violence, child abuse, alienation, and ealing with false allegations. It will help you navigate protective orders, child custody disputes and more.

Divorcing a Narcissist: Advice from the Battlefield, Tina Swithin.

Based on her own high conflict divorce, author Tina Swithin gives you the real scoop on how to handle your divorce from a person who is so self-absorbed, that s/he is beyond difficult to handle (a/k/a a narcissist or someone with a personality disorder!)

I Will Teach You To Be Rich, Ramit Sethi.

Divorce is a huge financial challenge, on a lot of levels. This best-selling book on personal finance will give you the tools you need to set yourself on the road to financial security after your divorce. The 10th-anniversary edition features 80 new pages with new tools, new insights, and new stories to guide you in your journey toward financial security.

The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason.

This book has been around for decades for a reason: it is one of the best books about making and keeping money that you will ever read. Simple, short, and entertaining, this book is a “must-read” for anyone looking to become truly wealthy.

Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You, Susan J. Elliott, J.D.

Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life, Gary John Bishop.

If you're ready to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the amazing person you really are, this straightforward handbook can guide you on your way. Crude title notwithstanding, this book can show you how to lead the life you were meant to have.

Mars and Venus Starting Over: A Practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of a Loved One, John Gray, Ph.D.

Another book in the Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus series, this divorce book helps you find love again after your divorce. (HINT: This may not be the best thing to read when your divorce is just beginning, but it will be amazing a little later on!)

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, Brene Brown.

What if being imperfect was actually perfection? In this best-selling book Brene Brown, a leading expert on shame and authenticity, shares ten guideposts for wholehearted living.

You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay.

You may think that you can never put the pieces of your shattered life back together again, but Louise Hay shows you that you can not only re-create your life, but you can absolutely thrive by doing it. If I could read only one book about how to create a life you love, this would be it.

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, Jen Sincero.

In this slightly irreverent and very entertaining book, Jen Sincero helps you identify and change your limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behavior to create a life you love. Full of inspiring stories, sage advice, and practical exercises, this book is a practical guide to making monumental changes in your life.