cover image Between Love and Hate

Between Love and Hate

Lois Gold, L. Gold. Da Capo Press, $24.95 (353pp) ISBN 978-0-306-44132-5

In this comprehensive guide, divorce mediator Gold, past president of the Academy of Family Mediators, advises on seemingly all aspects of conducting a divorce as painlessly as possible. She covers such issues as trial separation, parenting, reestablishing oneself as single and coping with one's ex-spouse; she examines the emotional ramifications of divorce, and considers such legal matters as mediation, division of property, child custody and choosing an attorney. Approaching her difficult and painful subject with warmth and compassion, she suggests ways to communicate effectively with one's spouse during--and after--the divorce and offers counsel on dealing with unreasonable spouses. Numerous anecdotes about divorcing couples and their coping strategies illustrate her main points in real-life terms. Required reading for anyone contemplating divorce as well as for the one of three American couples whose marriage will end in divorce. Author tour. (June)