Love Wars: Clash of the Parents, A True Divorce Story
by Matthew A. Tower
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Pub Date Oct 17 2025 | Archive Date Oct 16 2025
Raja Media LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Nate and Vanessa started The War, but only their son Matthew can end it! Young Matthew’s world shatters when his parents split up and put him in the middle of their custody battle. Desperate to escape their never-ending conflicts, Matthew imitates his hero, Luke Skywalker, and launches an against-all-odds mission to stop Mom and Dad’s war of vengeance! Will Matthew’s little brother Thomas Rabbit help blow up the Divorce War Death Star, or will he hide and play with his bunnies?
Love Wars: Clash of the Parents is a true story of youthful bravery, and a wacky account of one family’s wretched yet hilarious nuclear meltdown . . . with an unexpected and unforgettable ending. Matthew A. Tower’s inspirational memoir is a page-turner for readers of all ages, whether or not they have been affected by divorce and family strife.
This book is fully illustrated by award-winning artist Tsuneo Sanda, adding an immersive quality to the experience. Love Wars is nonfiction that reads like a novel –– imagine Judy Blume 3.0. The primary audience is middle grade, with crossover appeal to teens, parents, adults who grew up in divorce, family therapists, school counselors, and pleasure readers in general.
A Note From the Publisher
Other contributors include Chelsea Page, Marcelo Anciano
eBook: 9798999503817
audiobook: 9798999503824
Illustrated by Tsuneo Sanda
Other contributors include Chelsea Page, Marcelo Anciano
eBook: 9798999503817
audiobook: 9798999503824
Advance Praise
Over 100 readers age 9 to 80 fell in love with advance reader copies of Love Wars. Find out why many of them said, “This is my favorite book!”
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“Courageous, moving, and memorable!”
–Alexander McCall Smith, author of the New York Times bestselling No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series
BookLife by Publishers Weekly Review:
“Takeaway: Powerful, expressive rendering of divorce from a child’s perspective. Tower’s debut is obviously written from the heart… Illustrations by Tsuneo Sanda give powerful voice to Matthew’s distress, depicting the weight of his parents’ anger and his youthful hope that, with a little inspiration from his childhood heroes, he can right their sinking ship.
Production grades
Cover: A
Design and typography: A
Illustrations: A
Editing: A”
“Love Wars captivated me from start to finish! This real-life cautionary tale touched me personally.”
–Rob Reger, creator of the best-selling Emily the Strange series
“I stayed up past midnight finishing it. Fantastic!”
–Stephanie Berger, middle school English teacher
“Love Wars is perfect for young adults. It’s a mature story with real, grown-up issues seen through the eyes of a child.”
–Philip Halpern, high school English teacher
“Love Wars is awesome! I want to read it over and over.”
–Amri Gray, young reader
“Love Wars is my favorite book! I love how Matthew evolves throughout the story.”
–Max Hauser, young reader
“Love Wars is the best book I’ve ever read! It’s the only book I’ve read in which I could relate to the story.”
–Shatonya Amerson, young reader
“On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate Love Wars an 11! I couldn’t put it down.”
–Danny Hernandez, young reader
“Love Wars will make you laugh, make you cry, and compel you to do everything in your power to stop the divorce wars of everyone you know!”
–Bill Eddy, President of the High Conflict Institute and best-selling co-author of Splitting
“A timeless classic! From the moment I started reading, I was riveted. I will forever be its biggest cheerleader.”
–Linda Sivertsen, award-winning author of Beautiful Writers and Generation Green
“I’m going to share Love Wars with friends and family.”
–Morgan Mason, young reader
“Matthew A. Tower has captured the essence of what it’s like to grow up in a chronically conflicted divorce.”
–Janet R. Johnston Ph.D., bestselling co-author of In the Name of the Child
“After reading Love Wars, I realized I’m not alone, and I felt empowered. The writing is amazing!”
–Sophia Olaya-Hermes, young reader
“I love Love Wars, especially the way the hero grows up.”
–Isaac Kenin, young reader
Marketing Plan
Discounts are available for bulk purchases, as well as for professional and educational use. Versions with customized covers are available upon request. Visit LoveWars.com and contact us for more information.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798999503800 |
| PRICE | $39.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 370 |
