My divorce was 3.5 years ago, and I still find this book helpful now. If it had been available in the first or second year after my divorce, it would have been even more useful. Lysa's words are so validating - she understands exactly how you think and feel. I like how she compared an unwanted divorce to a traumatic accident, for which you would need emergency surgery. That's exactly how it felt for me, yet no one other than other divorced people understood that. She doesn't sugarcoat anything, but gently guides you into clearer, saner thoughts in the middle of your horrible trial. I appreciated Joel's explanations of Bible passages that can be challenging to read when the heaviness of divorce crushes your heart. They helped me see God's truth in new, encouraging ways. Also, Jim's tender counseling provided insight and practical guidance, especially in starting to forgive. In my current stage of divorce recovery, the motives for forgiveness that Lysa provided spoke to me and provided an action plan. This is an excellent resource for women going through divorce, and also a great gift for someone experiencing divorce. It would be a good resource for Christian counselors and divorce care ministries.

As a female pastor in an evangelical space, I'm grateful for such a well constructed resource for those going through an unwanted divorce. The paring of Lysa TerKeurst's personal experience and empathy, Joel Muddamale's skillful yet approachable biblical exegesis, and Jim Cress's counseling expertise create a space for guidance and healing in the midst of a traumatic life experince. Much damage has been done within the capital "C" church related to what God's word says or doesn't say about divorce, much to the detriment of the well being and safety of many women and in part, this book speaks to those thought processes. The direct but compassionate language in this book coupled with practical methods of processing such an event is helpful. Whether you are in the midst of an unwanted divorce, know someone who is, or simply want to understand more, this book is for you. Highly recommend!