Review when i read the breakup bible i first thought it was a little boring because in the beginning it continously talked about jennifer crying. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Not only jennifer, but also her nana and mother, makes the story even better. Its about a girl named jen lewis who goes to highschool and is dating a boy named max brown. The breakup bible is funny, sad, and very sassy all rolled up into one. Not only jennifer, but also her nana and mother, makes the. Then as i kept reading a lot of more things started to reveal like max dumping. She learns that you cant always get what you want and things change even if you dont want them to. Melissa kantor hallie garvue melissa kantor born in 1970 in new york city wanted to be a writer since 7th grade also wrote invisible i and. To call it erratic would be to imply there was a course it went off, but the films intentions are impossible to fathom. Drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions shes conducted with women at all stages of recovery, sussman developed a proven threephase process for healing from a breakup. The breakup bible, written by melissa kantor, tells the story of a teenage girl, jen, whose heart is broken by her adored boyfriend max, when he says the famous line i think we should just be friends. Melissa kantor tells the story of jennifer, who everyone will soon grow to love and cheer for, hoping that she gets together with just the right guy.
It is about a high school junior, jen, whose boyfriend, max, suddenly tells her that he wants to be friends. The 7 best books for getting over a breakup huffpost life. The movies a comedy, but its also about a breakup, so it gets a bit maudlin toward the end. Jen goes through much of the book thinking im so sad, im so sad, im so sad, which may overwhelm. Jen feels like her life is over until her nana gets her a book called the breakup bible. Emersons the breakup bible claims that theres no reason a woman cant get over a breakup very quickly if shell just follow a few basic commandments. Breakup bible, the kindle edition by kantor, melissa. Read the breakup bible the smart womans guide to healing from a breakup or divorce by rachel sussman available from rakuten kobo. Whether you understand how and why your relationship ended, or feel blindsided by your exs sudden departure, it can be incredibly challenging to figure out what to do next. When her wellmeaning grandma gives her a book of advice called the breakup bible, jennifer is ready to throw it in the trash. Her misery only intensifies when her grandmother gives her a book that she heard about on the radio. Eventually jennifer heals and manages to find what she really values and even opens herself up to the possibility of love again. The breakup bible ebook by rachel sussman rakuten kobo. Sussman draws from her experience as a licensed psychotherapist and lecturer specializing in relationship counseling.
Jen is in shock and denial, and she wonders how she is going to make it through the school year. Sadly, the breakup is simply an exercise in confusion. What if in every breakup, the dumper gets to live happily ever after, while the dumpee gets a lifetime membership in the bitter book club. Buy the kobo ebook book breakup bible, the by melissa kantor at indigo. The breakup bible by kantor, melissa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From that initial heartache that seems as though it will never end to constantly thinking about your ex, a. Readers may not know what to make of the actual selfhelp book jens grandmother buys her. Although written specifically for women, a lot of the advice is just as valuable to men.
The breakup bible by melissa kantor overdrive rakuten. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Breakups are an unfortunate but inevitable part of every womans life, and theres no denying that the heartache experie. The smart womans guide to healing from a breakup or divorce by rachel sussman. In the breakup bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert rachel sussman reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. Jen cant imagine how she will deal with seeing max in school after they break up, let alone work with him on the school paper. When ice cream, wine, and chocolate arent doing it for you anymore, this book offers real help. Bible verses about breaking up bible verses related to breaking up from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. She continues on, obsessed with max, analyzing his every word to her, wondering if. In a sendup of the scores of dating books on the market, melissa kantors the breakup bible tackles the aftermath of a high school romance with her trademark honesty, humor, and wit. This book could have easily been formulaic, but it was enjoyable with interesting, developed characters. Melissa kantor high school junior jennifer lewis thinks she and senior max brown are the perfect couple, until he. You sacrificed so much and now you feel like youve lost a part of your identity. In the breakup bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert rachel a.
Bible verses related to breakups from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order isaiah 43. The breakup bible audiobook rachel sussman audible. In the breakup bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert rachel sussman reveals the secrets every woman but it doesnt have to feel insurmountable, and there is always hope to be found. Breakup bible, the ebook by melissa kantor kobo edition. Click to read more about the breakup bible by melissa kantor. I read this book after breaking up with the first boyfriend i had after my 12 year divorce. I saw a vision in a bush on my way to class and we werent together. As i read it, i realized that the pain a grief i experienced from the breakup wasnt just caused by the breakup, but i was dealing at the same time with unresolved issues and grief i didnt deal with during or after my divorce. You all should really check out melissa kantors books. The breakup bible book by melissa kantor thriftbooks. These are the same scriptures i read when i need help letting go of someone i love.
Advice from the breakup bible and advice from what jen learns. At the beginning of the book, jennifer was heartbroken and confused, and by the end of the novel, she was a strong, confident young woman that was completely over max with the help of the breakup bible. The smart womans guide to healing from a breakup or divorce, she tells her readers how to create a personal love map and take the steps needed to. In a sendup to the scores of dating books on the market, melissa kantor s the breakup bible tackles the aftermath of a high school romance with her trademark honesty, humor, and wit. Drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions shes conducted with women at all stages of recovery, sussman developed a proven 3phase process for healing from a breakup. Sussman, lcsw, reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. The breakup bible is the best book i have found for helping people, especially girls, getting through their first heartbreak. The breakup bible s a really good book mostly for teens.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading breakup bible, the. They had a perfect relationship until he tells her he just wants to be friends. At first jennifer is still too shaken up about the relationship that she cant even think of her exs five faults step one of the breakup bible. The breakup bible by rachel sussman overdrive rakuten.
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