I wish this new, down-to-earth book on divorce and loss was available to me when I started my clinical practice. Practical, nuanced, generously inclusive of the viewpoints of other authors, chockfull of illuminating clinical anecdotes, this book will be extremely helpful to all clinicians who work with people affected by divorce -which is to say, practically all of us.Dr. Ehrlich poses a crucial and fascinating question: why do some people do well after divorce, reconstituting and moving on and growing, while others seem to stay injured, or even embittered?Essentially two books in one, the first half of the book studies the impact of divorce, including the crucial role of painful affects - sorrow, anger, hurt, guilt, aloneness. Dr. Ehrlich focuses on the mourning process. I found that much is clinically relevant here not only for divorce but for other losses in life.The second half of the book spotlights interventions. How can the sensitive therapist facilitate the mourning process in adults, constructively dealing with the immensely painful affects? How can children of divorce, at any age, be helped with their often invisible emotions? Ehrlich includes the importance of working with parents, whenever possible, to help them help their children. He includes ample suggestions, ideas,and clinical wisdom.The book is written in a very clear, straightforward, and lively style. Not only clinicians, but also anyone struggling with the challenges of divorce can benefit from this book. Thank you Joshua Ehrlich for your contribution.