Understanding Issues - Divorce

While extremely common, divorce creates many problems for children -- far more extensive than psychologists once thought. The process is explored from a young person's perspective; conflicting loyalties, drastic changes in living arrangements, and custody battles are three of the topics discussed.

"This offering will be useful to collections needing material on the topic."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"Source notes, a glossary, and a briefly annotated bibliography complete a succinct, balanced presentation that can serve as a good starting point for both research and discussion."
-- Booklist (June 2002) (Booklist 20020615)

"Facts, statistics, and other information are interwoven with personal examples in a way that lets readers associate the material with their own circumsances."
-- The Book Report (March-April 2002) (Book Report 20020401)

"The book's strength lies in helping youth understand and examine their choices as they face the realities of everyday life. Teachers, counselors, and parents will find the series helpful in opening dialogues and discussions on these difficult topics."
-- The Book Report (March-April 2002) (Book Report 20020401)