20 Best Books After Breakup (2023 Update)

There's no doubt about it breakups suck. but in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there's one important truth you need to recognize: some things can't and shouldn't be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. it's called a breakup because it's broken, and starting right here, right now, it's time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his e-mail, and open this book to chapter one–and start turning your breakup into a breakover.

Breakups are an unfortunate but inevitable part of every woman’s life, and there’s no denying that the heartache experienced after the ending of a serious relationship can be excruciating. but it doesn’t have to feel insurmountable, and there is always hope to be found. in the breakup bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert rachel sussman reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions she’s conducted with women at all stages of recovery, sussman developed a proven 3-phase process for healing from a breakup. the breakup bible takes women through healing, understanding, and transformation, with new perspectives and advice from real, healed women at each step. sussman’s plan for getting over the end of a relationship is revolutionary and sound, complete with steps for creating a personalized love map, a vital and groundbreaking tool for moving on after a breakup. the breakup bible proves that it is possible to not only survive a breakup, but to emerge from one as an even stronger, empowered woman.

Few events in life are more difficult than losing a loved one, whether through death, or a painful breakup, or divorce.

In you can heal your heart, self-help luminary louise hay and renowned grief and loss expert david kessler, the protégé of elisabeth kübler-ross, have come together to start a conversation on healing grief. this remarkable book discusses the emotions that occur when a relationship leaves you brokenhearted, a marriage ends in divorce, or a loved one dies.it will also foster awareness and compassion, providing you with the courage to face many other types of losses and challenges, such as saying good-bye to a beloved pet, losing your job, coming to terms with a life-threatening illness or disease, and much more. with a perfect blend of louise’s teachings and affirmations on personal growth and transformation and david’s many years of working with those in grief, this empowering book will inspire an extraordinary new way of thinking, bringing hope and fresh insights into your life and even your current and future relationships. you will not only learn how to help heal your grief, but you will also discover that, yes, you can heal your heart.

Stop checking your ex’s social media page and start moving on with this guided workbook to help you get over your past relationships.breakups are hard, but the good news is that there are real, tangible ways to ease the pain and help you through it. this workbook starts off with advice for the breakup itself, followed by the recovery stage and how to move through it as painlessly as possible, and then determining what you really want in a relationship (and in yourself) before getting ready to get back out there. with fun exercises like detox your ex-checklist as well as self-care practices, expert advice, and journal prompts, this workbook is the tool you need to start living your best life today!

If you are single, then you may be wondering "will i ever find true love?" you may have had your heart broken. you may have been disappointed over and over again. the person you thought was truly "the one" may have turned out to be a heartache. you may have tried to make things happen – push a little, prod a little but to no avail. you may have cried your eyes out over the love you once had or the love you are desiring. you may have given up, thinking your past has counted you out for god's blessings. you may be questioning god's promises and plans for your life. if that's you, then lydia lucas can relate. in her book, a new thing, lydia invites you on an event-filled journey through the hills and valleys of relationships. relatable, honest, and at times humorous, lydia invites you into her world – the world of a single mother living in spanish harlem, new york, trying to find true love. no matter who you are, the reality is that with life comes unexpected blows, and a new thing is a faith journey that reminds us that even when it does not look like it, or feel like it, god is faithful to his promises. this book reminds us that it is in our deepest, darkest moments that god shapes us, draws us and does a new thing in us. journey with lydia and you too will discover that true love is possible after heartbreak and disappointment.

Jennette mccurdy details how she overcame harrowing struggles as a child tv star—including anorexia and bulimia, addiction, severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a traumatic relationship with her mother. a heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by icarly and sam & cat star jennette mccurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life. jennette mccurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. so she went along with what mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. she endured extensive at-home makeovers while mom chided, “your eyelashes are invisible, okay? you think dakota fanning doesn’t tint hers?” she was even showered by mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income. in i’m glad my mom died, jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail—just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. cast in a new nickelodeon series called icarly, she is thrust into fame. though mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (“hi gale!”), jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. these issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the icarly spinoff sam & cat alongside ariana grande, her mother dies of cancer. finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants. told with refreshing candor and dark humor, i’m glad my mom died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

The new york times bestselling author of the hard questions presents “an ideal guide for anyone suffering from a broken heart” (tara branch, author of radical acceptance), complete with a practical and compassionate guide for emerging bolder and happier. when a relationship ends, the anguish and disappointment can be devastating. a broken heart is genuinely traumatic. typical recommendations to keep busy, move on, repair your hidden flaws, and then forget about it may not be helpful. in these pages, susan piver reveals that heartbreak actually creates an opportunity for genuine emotional and spiritual transformation, enabling you to emerge on the other side stronger, softer, and capable of loving with renewed confidence. in the years following her own experience, relationship writer susan piver searched the world’s wisdom traditions and discovered that heartbreak can be an uncompromising teacher of authenticity, power, and even joy. she shares that wisdom here, with instantaneously recognizable anecdotes, insights, on-the-spot practices, exercises, meditations, and down-to-earth advice that make the wisdom of a broken heart a steadying prescription of solace and encouragement, wisdom and humor during the hardest time of your life. like an infinitely patient, trusted friend, piver tells you in a thousand different ways the most important thing to remember and the easiest to forget: “you’re going to be okay.”

As the saying goes "breakups don't have to leave you broken." and the breakup recovery workbook will prove it to you.as painful and disruptive as a breakup or divorce can be, it can also represent an enormous opportunity for personal growth and transformation. there's a reason breakup and divorce survivors frequently describe the experience as "a blessing in disguise," months or years after the fact. but what distinguishes these survivors from those who remain mired in their post-breakup pain for months, years, even decades? taking ownership, and taking action. written by acclaimed author and coach zachary stockill (featured in bbc news, radio 4, huffpost), the breakup recovery workbook contains eight weeks of journaling exercises and writing prompts for gaining clarity, inspiration, and perspective in the wake of a breakup or divorce. based in part on the author's overcoming jealousy workbook, each week of writing exercises is focused on a different theme, all aimed at healing the pain of loss, gaining crucial new insight into healing, and designing a brighter future.with as little as ten to fifteen minutes a day, this workbook will help you to: -quickly start to recover from the initial shock and/or pain from your breakup-"stop the bleeding," and take the crucial initial steps toward long-term healing-learn the "6 simple rules of breakup recovery," guaranteed to give you the best chance at a speedy recovery-get valuable new insight into your childhood and previous dating experiences and how they shape and form your current reality-explore proven, time-tested mindfulness and visualization techniques aimed at encouraging and facilitating peace of mind-remember all of the wonderful things that make you "you," and begin to get your "old self" back-work on your self-esteem, take back the power, and access an enhanced new sense of confidence and self-assuredness-put together a specific, detailed action plan aimed at improving your physical health and mental well-being-internalize and crystalize the lessons from your last relationship, in preparation for your next, more suitable relationship in the future-build an incredible new single life for yourself (in preparation for an incredible new relationship whenever you're ready for it)-immediately start healing the pain of loss, and gaining a new sense of possibility and excitement about your future drawing insights from self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as ancient buddhist and stoic philosophy, the breakup recovery workbook is designed for anyone going through a breakup or divorce who's looking for clarity and peace of mind, and willing to take action to get it. believe it or not, your breakup doesn't have to leave you broken-your breakup can leave you better. and if you're willing to take the necessary steps, the breakup recovery workbook will prove it to you. so let's get started! order the breakup recovery workbook today, start healing the pain of loss, and start planning for a better tomorrow.

A breakup is not the end of the world – overcome the feeling fast and move on with life! new york times best selling author kate anderson brings you her latest book to help those suffering the pain of a separation. getting over a breakup contains 75 easy to follow steps, broken into 3 sections, to help you get over the pain and anguish of a breakup and to move on with your life. what other people are saying: "a rare find – a book full of practical advice that actually works and not the usual endless nonsense!" julianne crowe, chicago tribune "a wonderful and easy to follow book that is certain to help mend broken hearts all over the world. kate anderson has done it again!" i owe this book a lot!" julie walker, bitbuzz updated 2018 edition available now in print and audible.

"close to 50 percent of marriages in america fail, leading to about 1.5 million divorces a year. but for suzanne riss and jill sockwell, who've been there and done that, there's no comfort in statics, only community. community is the one thing that can turn the shattering experience of divorce into a tolerable one-and, finally, a positive one. and community is what the authors offer in their inspiring and brilliantly helpful book, the optimist's guide to divorce. this is the girlfriend-to-girlfriend guide that belongs in the hands of every one of those 1.5 million divorcing women. it's the book that draws on real women's experiences-not only the authors' but ten other women from the support group the authors started who all share their stories, insights, and wisdom. it's the book that gets into the trenches at the beginning of the process, in the section called deal, which focuses on what readers need to know right away – including how to tell the kids, confront the financial issues, figure out where to live, find legal help, and emotionally get through the day. from there it moves to heal, which helps readers work through their anger, loss, and sadness and develop an action plan for the future. and, finally, reveal, when it's time to celebrate the hard work and a new, stronger self. because-in the succinct words of the book's underlying promise-the best time to find yourself is after losing him. direct, warm, friendly, humorous, it's the book that will get every reader into a better relationship with the one person she'll be with for the rest of her life-herself"–

Named one of 2021’s best beach reads by bustle ∙ country living ∙ cosmopolitan ∙ augusta chronicle ∙ e! online ∙ purewow ∙ shereads ∙ and more! breakups, like book clubs, come in many shapes and sizes and can take us on unexpected journeys as four women discover in this funny and heartwarming exploration of friendship from the usa today bestselling author of ten beach road and my ex-best friend’s wedding. on paper, jazmine, judith, erin and sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. and yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected. former tennis star jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of. with the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, jazmine, judith, erin and sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.

A few generations ago, college students showed their romantic commitments by exchanging special objects: rings, pins, varsity letter jackets. pins and rings were handy, telling everyone in local communities that you were spoken for, and when you broke up, the absence of a ring let everyone know you were available again. is being facebook official really more complicated, or are status updates just a new version of these old tokens? many people are now fascinated by how new media has affected the intricacies of relationships and their dissolution. people often talk about facebook and twitter as platforms that have led to a seismic shift in transparency and (over)sharing. what are the new rules for breaking up? she decided to get to the bottom of the matter by interviewing seventy-two people about how they use skype, texting, voice mail, instant messaging, facebook, and cream stationery to end relationships. she opens up the world of romance as it is conducted in a digital milieu, offering insights into the ways in which different media influence behavior, beliefs, and social mores.above all, this full-fledged ethnography of facebook and other new tools is about technology and communication, but it also tells the reader a great deal about what college students expect from each other when breaking up–and from their friends who are the spectators or witnesses to the ebb and flow of their relationships. the breakup 2.0 is accessible and riveting.

An interactive guide to help you work through the overlooked grief of a breakup.breakups are messy. they’re emotional. they’re raw. but all of that pain doesn’t go away after the initial break. it sticks around—sometimes for a long time, sometimes forever—like grief. with questions that hit all of the stages, from shock and anger all the way to sort-of-acceptance, you will learn more about yourself and what you want in a relationship. and most important, you will learn that the love you gave was never—and will never be—a waste.

Find the strength to move through heartbreak no matter how a relationship ends, recovering from a breakup can feel impossible, but break through the breakup can help. it's a modern guide to breakups for women who need a little support finding their power, bouncing back, and moving on after heartache. like a trusted friend, this book helps any woman process all the confusing emotions that come with a breakup. take the journey through grief and acceptance so you can start fresh. the bite-size advice and therapeutic exercises make it easier to understand why relationships end and find ways to feel more confident and get back out there. grounded in real life–see the healing strategies from this book in practice through stories from all kinds of women who found themselves again after breakups. a helping hand–find comforting psychological explanations for what makes breakups so hard and why moving forward is so important. a new perspective–learn how to see breakups as a path to deeper self-love and more fulfilling relationships in the future. emerge from heartache and begin the next chapter with the ultimate in breakup books for women.

"breaking up & bouncing back tackles heartbreak in a whole new way, using neuroscience and modern dating advice to inspire you to become a smarter dater." — john gray, new york times bestselling author of men are from mars, women are from venus – samantha burns, "the millennial love expert," shows how to survive a soul-crushing breakup and bounce back to a healthy, happy dating life in this go-to guide for today's dating landscape. burns teaches readers the critical coping and self-care survival skills to get them off the emotional roller coaster, to see the silver lining of their breakup, and to become smarter, more intentional daters. her therapeutic tools assist in managing the devastation stemming from heartbreak, modifying thoughts and emotions, and practicing self-reflection in order to become empowered and open to rediscovering love. some examples of burns's kick-butt breakup tools include: therapeutic exercises that track progress – meditation, mantras, and deep-breathing exercises to help stop obsessive thinking and control racing thoughts – cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to manage negative thinking and challenge dating fears – core value questions for self-reflection and conversation with a future partner in a uniquely reader-friendly way, burns explains the neuroscience of a breakup, supported with the latest psychological research by peers such as dr. helen fisher, dr. sue johnson, dr. stan tatkin, and brené brown. relatable, educating, and entertaining, burns's guidance helps readers re-enter the dating market with more confidence and self-awareness, as well as a realistic vision of their perfect match. "in breaking up & bouncing back, the brilliant samantha burns will help you to transform your worst breakup pain into your biggest golden opportunity for growth. this book will support you to not just get through it, but to use this experience as a catalyst to thrive in life moving forward." — katherine woodward thomas, new york times bestselling author of conscious uncoupling: 5 steps to living happily even after

"breaking up & bouncing back tackles heartbreak in a whole new way, using neuroscience and modern dating advice to inspire you to become a smarter dater." — john gray, new york times bestselling author of men are from mars, women are from venus – samantha burns, "the millennial love expert," shows how to survive a soul-crushing breakup and bounce back to a healthy, happy dating life in this go-to guide for today's dating landscape. burns teaches readers the critical coping and self-care survival skills to get them off the emotional roller coaster, to see the silver lining of their breakup, and to become smarter, more intentional daters. her therapeutic tools assist in managing the devastation stemming from heartbreak, modifying thoughts and emotions, and practicing self-reflection in order to become empowered and open to rediscovering love. some examples of burns's kick-butt breakup tools include: therapeutic exercises that track progress – meditation, mantras, and deep-breathing exercises to help stop obsessive thinking and control racing thoughts – cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to manage negative thinking and challenge dating fears – core value questions for self-reflection and conversation with a future partner in a uniquely reader-friendly way, burns explains the neuroscience of a breakup, supported with the latest psychological research by peers such as dr. helen fisher, dr. sue johnson, dr. stan tatkin, and brené brown. relatable, educating, and entertaining, burns's guidance helps readers re-enter the dating market with more confidence and self-awareness, as well as a realistic vision of their perfect match. "in breaking up & bouncing back, the brilliant samantha burns will help you to transform your worst breakup pain into your biggest golden opportunity for growth. this book will support you to not just get through it, but to use this experience as a catalyst to thrive in life moving forward." — katherine woodward thomas, new york times bestselling author of conscious uncoupling: 5 steps to living happily even after

"a relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific carrie bradshaw." –the observera self-affirming, holistic guide for everyone–single or married, divorced or dating–to transforming heartbreak into healing by the founder of the innovative and revolutionary renew breakup bootcampamy chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. although she was angry and broken-hearted, chan soon came to realize that the breakup was the shakeup she needed to redirect her life. instead of descending into darkness, she used the pain of the breakup as a bridge to self-actualization. she devoted herself to learning various healing modalities from the ancient to the scientific, and dived into the psychology of love. it worked. fast forward years later, amy completely transformed her life, her relationships and founded a breakup bootcamp helping countless women heal their hearts.in breakup bootcamp, amy chan directs her experience as a relationship columnist and as the creator of renew breakup bootcamp into a practical, thoughtful guide to turning broken hearts into an opportunity to break out of complacency and destructive habits. dubbed "the chief heart hacker," amy chan grounds her practical advice and tried and tested methods rooted in cutting-edge psychology and research, helping first her bootcamp attendees and now her readers most effectively heal and reclaim their self-love. breakup bootcamp comes at the perfect time, when many are feeling the intensity of being in or out of a relationship, lonely or suffocated, and flirting with old toxic relationships they've outgrown. relatable, life-changing, and backed by sound scientific research, breakup bootcamp can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful tool for growth.

"a relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific carrie bradshaw." –the observera self-affirming, holistic guide for everyone–single or married, divorced or dating–to transforming heartbreak into healing by the founder of the innovative and revolutionary renew breakup bootcampamy chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. although she was angry and broken-hearted, chan soon came to realize that the breakup was the shakeup she needed to redirect her life. instead of descending into darkness, she used the pain of the breakup as a bridge to self-actualization. she devoted herself to learning various healing modalities from the ancient to the scientific, and dived into the psychology of love. it worked. fast forward years later, amy completely transformed her life, her relationships and founded a breakup bootcamp helping countless women heal their hearts.in breakup bootcamp, amy chan directs her experience as a relationship columnist and as the creator of renew breakup bootcamp into a practical, thoughtful guide to turning broken hearts into an opportunity to break out of complacency and destructive habits. dubbed "the chief heart hacker," amy chan grounds her practical advice and tried and tested methods rooted in cutting-edge psychology and research, helping first her bootcamp attendees and now her readers most effectively heal and reclaim their self-love. breakup bootcamp comes at the perfect time, when many are feeling the intensity of being in or out of a relationship, lonely or suffocated, and flirting with old toxic relationships they've outgrown. relatable, life-changing, and backed by sound scientific research, breakup bootcamp can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful tool for growth.

" in this "brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it" (anna todd, new york times bestselling author) from the #1 new york times bestselling author of all your perfects, a workaholic with a too-good-to-be-true romance can't stop thinking about her first love. lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. she's come a long way from the small town where she grew up–she graduated from college, moved to boston, and started her own business. and when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named ryle kincaid, everything in lily's life seems too good to be true. ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. he's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for lily. and the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. lily can't get him out of her head. but ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. even as lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. as questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of atlas corrigan–her first love and a link to the past she left behind. he was her kindred spirit, her protector. when atlas suddenly reappears, everything lily has built with ryle is threatened. the kind of book that gets handed down" (usa today). "