A tough issue that effects many families and others in their lives. This book speaks to an often hard to talk about topic through an engaging format geared toward young tweena and teens. Accompanied by diverse cartoon style illustrations, the dialog in this short book (64 pages) covers everything from the emotions a child has when learning about the divorce to the time and support it takes to reach a new normal. The author stresses that divorce is not the child’s fault.

Visuals of a child being used as a ping pong ball or walking a tight rope were perfect reminders of the stress and confusion that can accompany divorce. The intended audience will feel much more informed and certainly better about what is happening in their family. I would even recommend WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT DIVORCE to adults, both those involved in the divorce, other relatives, and educators. A helpful and much needed book exhibiting empathy and hope throughout.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kate Scharff, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate separation and divorce. A child of divorce herself, she is also an internationally recognized leader in Collaborative Divorce and a founding board member and Past President of the DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals. We Need to Talk About Divorce is her fourth book. (Kate’s Website)

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