Children of divorce : stories of loss and growth

Harvey, John H. 1943- (Author). Fine, Mark A. (Added Author).

Summary: "Featuring excerpts of essays collected from over one thousand young adults while in the throes of divorce, this book paints a picture of the pain and the hope shown by the storytellers. By framing the narratives with an analysis of the most recent divorce literature, the authors provide readers with a greater and more vivid understanding of the effects of divorce. Challenging the contention that most children will be irretrievably hurt by their parents' divorce, some stories clearly demonstrate the strength and resilience many have learned in dealing with a divorce in the family. Emphasis is placed on how hope about the possibilities of having close relationships - as well as a willingness to create stronger families in their own lives - represent abiding motivations in this sample of young people. The authors hope that the use of the raw input of respondents will make the experiences more realistic and ultimately help people deal with major loss events in their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415872584
ISBN: 9780415872560
ISBN: 0415872588
ISBN: 0415872561
ISBN: 9780203848913
ISBN: 0203848918
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 177 pages) : illustrations
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Computer data.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: New York : Routledge, �2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.20 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-166) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	The pervasiveness of divorce and the value of diverse voices -- Theoretical perspectives and methods -- Voices of despair -- Voices of hope -- Becoming "parentless" due to divorce -- Family chaos and resilience -- Recent narratives and new perspectives on divorce -- Conclusions.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.