The Sh!t No One Tells You About Divorce

Name: The Sh!t No One Tells You About Divorce
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780306828546
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A Guide to Breaking Up, Falling Apart, and Putting Yourself Back Together

By Dawn Dais

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Summary

After 12 years together, two children, ten pets, and five properties, Dawn Dais navigates the chaos of divorce in the latest instalment of her bestselling Sh!t No One Tells You series. Through her own bumpy, often absurd journey, she confronts legal challenges, emotional turmoil, and the complexities of co-parenting. With candid honesty and humour, Dawn reveals how embracing the mess can lead to strength, happiness, and unexpected new beginnings.
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The Sh!t No One Tells You About Divorce

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for those going through divorce or anyone interested in honest, humorous insights into the challenges of family break-ups and starting over.

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Description

After 12 years together, 2 children, 10 pets, and 5 properties, Dawn and her partner decided to call it quits. In the newest instalment of her bestselling Sh!t No One Tells You series, Dawn tries to figure out what happened... and what happens next.

Dawn takes you on her own bumpy, meandering, and often absurd journey through the destruction of a life exploded by divorce. She dodges legal hurdles, irrational decisions, alarmed therapists, random hobbies, and a concerning number of dating app profiles that look like the beginning of a true crime podcast. But somehow, she found herself stronger—and happier—on the other side.

Leaning into the mess, Dawn helps you learn the art of embracing Netflix and cry, the healing power of profanity, the importance of assembling the right support squad, how to survive the sh!tshow of co-parenting, and much more. Joined by an insightful chorus of divorced friends, Dawn delivers a true-to-life and funnier-than-it-should-be guide to discovering the unexpected value in the wreckage. What if divorce isn't just a loss—but an opportunity?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Publishers Weekly praises Dawn's "animated style" and calls it "a funnier guide to surviving divorce" that will resonate with anyone experiencing this life change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780306828546

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Dawn Dais the author of The Sh!t No One Tells You, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Baby #2 , The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women, and more. She has been featured by countless TV and print media sources. She lives with her family in Roseville, California.

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