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Zackary Richards
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Zackary Richards
About this listen
There are plenty of normal, decent women out there. This book isn't about them. This book is intended for the men who worked steadily over the last 20-plus years, helped their wives raise the kids, attended all their plays and sporting events, mowed the lawn, took out the garbage, fixed the sink, were patient and understanding during that "time of the month", and fully expected to be married for the rest of their lives.
Then out of nowhere and for no discernable reason, the women they'd loved, honored, and cherished for the last two-plus decades couldn't stand the sight of them and would do anything, (yes, and I mean anything) to get out of the marriage. If this is what you're going through, then you need to read this book. Why? Because I have been where you are now and you're going to need to know what to expect, how to react, how to defend yourself, and how to cope with what might very well be the most difficult period of your life.
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- Resilient
- 01-12-21
very informing
I think in general there's not a lot of support out there for men going through divorces. the author gives a lot of insight and practical advice
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- John M. Bailey
- 12-31-19
40 Years Old
I am 40 years old. been married 3 years but been with the same woman for 12 years. I've had many problems with her in this life. And this book has really opened my eyes to what is really going on.
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- Richard Hurschman
- 06-30-14
The real deal
What did you love best about Divorce: The Middle-Aged Man's Survival Guide?
Its the real deal on what will happen and why. I was blown away , it was as if he was writing about me to the letter.
Who was your favorite character and why?
me
What about Zackary Richards’s performance did you like?
Great tone
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The opening because it lets you know you are not alone.
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- D. Wall
- 04-08-15
Entertaining, but not helpful
The author is funny and makes good light of separation and divorce. But, this is not really a self-help book. There are parts that lifted my mood, but there is not really much practical advice. I still recommend it if you have a good sense of humor even while you struggle.
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- The Dave!
- 05-26-13
Outstanding - IF You Are Unresolved!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Definitely a 'Must Read' if you're a guy (of ANY age) who is or has divorced. If you're still 'hoping' to reconcile or even 'unresolved' if the divorce has been filed or finalized, then give this book a try. It's like have five or six sessions with a therapist ... an excellent running-head-start on the road to recovery, healing and moving on!
What did you learn from Divorce: The Middle-Aged Man's Survival Guide that you would use in your daily life?
This book is like talking to that close friend you never had and who walked down that painful and lonely road. No BS here - just a very real look at divorce from the man's view point.
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The quality of the recording is not the best - however, the content more than makes up for it.
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- bcaldwell
- 01-12-15
As the author puts it, Commonality...
If you could sum up Divorce: The Middle-Aged Man's Survival Guide in three words, what would they be?
Less Pain Thanks:
The only thing thus far that has lessened the pain associated with the ending my 23 year marriage!
Who was your favorite character and why?
The author, because he has already gone thru almost exactly what I am going thru.
Any additional comments?
Do yourself a favor and get this book. I am serious. It is helping me a great deal.
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- Julia
- 03-18-13
My Mom Needed This Book
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
This is a blue collar flavored tale. Part of the time I thought he was running some sort of Colbert Report, making a character and half the time I thought he was serious. Every time he mentioned "that time of the month" I certainly gritted my teeth.
What did you learn from Divorce: The Middle-Aged Man's Survival Guide that you would use in your daily life?
When someone suddenly can't stand the sight of you and you can't even figure out who this person is and where the person you love went, consider the possibility that they are experiencing guilt at the very sight of you. My mom knew this. She used to say "The thing about mudslinging, mud sticks best to clean skin." Great advice. Wish she had taken it for herself, right at the beginning of my parent's struggles.
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Men can deal with the situations described, I'm sure of it. However the women I know are more likely to deal with the problems mentioned. An eye opening look at the savage side of love.
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- Joe Moore
- 04-15-15
Wonderful
Zachary nailed it on the head. He confirmed what I thought and described my wife to a tee. Thanks for the book.
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- Tammy
- 06-29-13
He's Nailed It!
No matter what this seems to be the core. It may get amplified, or reduced by people and the situations their in, but this is the core string of it all.
This gave me insight and understanding, and made me understand there are things I will never understand, into why after 20 years it has to end. And it made me laugh in the process.
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- Tipping Point Propellent
- 09-16-16
Sadly, this is surprisingly accurate in many ways.
Sad, but oh so true... in so many ways.
Only helpful if you put the overly macho guy attitude away and simply hear strategy.
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