Surviving an Unwanted Divorce
A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together
by Lysa TerKeurst
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Pub Date Nov 11 2025 | Archive Date Not set
Nelson Books | Thomas Nelson
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Description
Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, hosts of the Therapy & Theology podcast, help readers understand what the Bible says about how to survive the death of a marriage while pursuing wholeness and healing.
Divorce brings grief, shock, anger--and many soul-deep questions. When New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst experienced the painful and unwanted death of her marriage after nearly thirty years, she didn't know who to turn to or what would actually help her move forward. She needed to get her bearings on what the Bible really says about marriage and divorce. She also needed the tools to get to the other side and see that life doesn't end when your marriage ends.
Now, in Surviving an Unwanted Divorce, Lysa, alongside theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, offers that resource to readers, answering the toughest questions people have about the journey through divorce such as
- Does God actually hate divorce?
- What Scriptures do I need to know and correctly interpret as I process the death of my marriage?
- How will I know when it's time to make the painful choice to get a divorce?
- How can I let go . . . and still hold myself together?
- What do I do about my fears, sadness, and loneliness?
- How can I come to a place of wholeness and healing so my brokenness doesn't trickle out to other relationships?
- How do I move forward?
No matter where readers find themselves in their journey--whether they are contemplating divorce, in the middle of one, or still trying to recover years after--this is the book they've been looking for. Surviving an Unwanted Divorce offers biblically based, practical strategies for growing in faith and self-awareness as one season of life ends . . . and another hope-filled season begins.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781400250127 |
| PRICE | $25.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Sarah G, Reviewer
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.
Laura M, Reviewer
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!
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