In the United States, half of all marriages do not end in divorce--despite the interference of hell-bent lawyers, biased therapists, the media, and even well-meaning friends. The Divorce Remedy aims to increase this percentage by offering seven clear steps that couples--or even one hopeful spouse--can implement privately. A therapist herself, relationship expert Michele Weiner Davis accurately (and often humorously) shows how typical counseling and communications tactics backfire. Her method for saving a marriage involves an effective blend of subtle and obvious action steps, each taken in specific order. After a myth-busting lecture on the realities of divorce, Weiner Davis thoroughly outlines her simple plan. Intimidating discussion topics and emotional letter writing are not required; as she succinctly puts it, "happiness is a do-it-yourself job." Poignant questions help readers define their own needs, set specific marriage goals, and monitor results. Weiner Davis pays special attention to issues of infidelity, depression, midlife crises, and "passion meltdowns," showing how basic relationship skills (like understanding and patience) can reverse even the most dire marital scenarios. Clients' stories and letters provide ample testimony for the program's success, and despite her own zealous back-patting, Weiner Davis's sensible approach to revitalizing one's marriage seems truly worthy of praise and practice. --Liane Thomas


From Booklist
Therapist, relationship expert, and author of several books, including the best-seller Divorce Busting (1992), Davis continues her quest to save sick marriages with this, her latest, self-help book. Davis shares her no-frills seven-step program for revitalizing marriages that are in trouble. Free from "therapy-speak," and easy to understand and follow, this book should benefit readers who have the strength and desire to try to save a floundering marriage. In a reassuring, conversational tone, Davis shows readers how to identify specific marriage-saving goals, how to move beyond ineffective and hurtful ways of interacting with spouses, and how to look for positive signs of change in your marriage while also remaining calm, patient, and optimistic. Packed with helpful anecdotes and sound advice, Davis' book offers solutions and hope for many different types of marriage problems even if only one partner is participating. With nearly half of all U.S. marriages ending in divorce, and with Davis' proven track record, expect demand for this book. Kathleen Hughes
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Review
Pat Love author of The Truth about Love Poignant, powerful, practical, full of hope. Michele Weiner Davis lives up to her reputation as one of the foremost marriage educators of our culture.


Book Description
Michele Weiner Davis goes beyond her marriage-saving bestseller, Divorce Busting, with this empowering and encouraging guide for revitalizing marriage and building stronger, more loving bonds. In a down-to-earth style that is free of psychobabble, Weiner Davis outlines a realistic, solution-oriented seven-step program for managing marital problems, which, when left unchecked, can drain the life out of a relationship. Using revealing anecdotes and in-depth case studies, she illustrates practical ways for marriage partners to avoid the "divorce trap" identify specific marriage-saving goals move beyond ineffective, hurtful ways of interacting become an expert on "doing what works" overcome infidelity, Internet obsessions, depression, sexual problems, and midlife crises get your marriage back on track -- and keep it there Rescue your marriage with the proven techniques of The Divorce Remedy -- sound, sensible advice from a renowned relationship expert!

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In the United States, half of all marriages end in divorce and millions of other couples have resigned themselves to living in loveless marriages. Therapist and relationship expert Michele Weiner Davis has helped thousands of couples come back from teh brink of divorce. Now she offers couples the skills they need to bring their marriages back to life.

Drawing on the responses of readers to her bestselling book Divorce Busting--which has sold more than 300,000 copies--Weiner Davis has created a seven-step program to revitalize marriages, offering down-to-earth, psychobabble-free help to those who need it most. Weiner Davis teaches couples how to identify specific marriage-saving goals, move beyond ineffective, hurtful ways of interacting, and become experts on "doing what works." Inspirational anecdotes and in-depth case studies show how couples have used these techniques to save their marriages.