Bibliograph

The unexpected legacy of divorce, a 25 year landmark study, by Judith Wallerstein, Julia Lewis and Sandy Blakeslee

Type

Label

The unexpected legacy of divorce, a 25 year landmark study, by Judith Wallerstein, Julia Lewis and Sandy Blakeslee

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The unexpected legacy of divorce

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

26473943701718

Responsibility statement

by Judith Wallerstein, Julia Lewis and Sandy Blakeslee

Sub title

a 25 year landmark study

Summary

A landmark study of the long-term impact of divorce explores its effects on children into adulthood, marriage, and their own parenthood, revealing how they cope with their own fear of failure in relationships

Table Of Contents

Parallel universes: Karen and Gary. When a child becomes the caregiver -- Sunlit memories -- Growing up is harder -- What if they'd stayed together - and what if they can't? -- When there's no one to set an example -- Setting an example -- The legacy of divorce: Larry and Carol. The wages of violence -- Our failure to intervene -- Order out of chaos -- Family ties -- Undoing the past -- The parentless child: Paula. Growing up lonely -- Court-ordered visiting, the child's view -- Sex and drugs -- Evolving relationships -- The custody saga continues -- The vulnerable child: Billy. The vulnerable child -- The stepfamily -- Picking up the pieces, one by one -- My best case: Lisa. Is not fighting enough? -- Children of divorce -- Conclusions

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