Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend
Irene S. Levine
(Author)
Description
For the first time, a guide for women recovering from a breakup with their best friend-an indispensable addition to every woman's library Men, jobs, children, personal crises, irreconcilable social gaps-these are just a few of the strange and confusing reasons that may cause a female friendship to end. No matter what the circumstances, the breakup of a female friendship leaves a woman devastated and asking herself difficult questions. Was someone to blame? Is the friendship worth fighting for? How can I prevent this from ever happening again?
Psychologist Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., offers this groundbreaking and heroically honest book for abandoned friends seeking solace. Perfect for women of all ages and from all walks of life, "Best Friends Forever" covers:
Why friendships fall apart
Coping with getting dumped
How to end a friendship that can't be fixed
Moving forward after a traumatizing breakup
Dr. Levine draws from years of research and the personal testimonials of thousands of women to provide anecdotes and solutions to these complicated situations. Full of tools for personal assessment, case stories, and actionable advice for saving, ending, or re-evaluating a relationship, "Best Friends Forever" is an indispensable addition to every woman's library.
Product Details
Price
$17.00
$15.81
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Publish Date
September 01, 2009
Pages
288
Dimensions
5.42 X 8.02 X 0.7 inches | 0.51 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781590200407
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About the Author
Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., is a journalist, practicing psychologist, and professor at New York University Medical School. She writes frequently for such publications as The New York Times, Health, Ladies' Home Journal, Reader's Digest, Self, The Huffington Post, and Better Homes and Gardens.
Reviews
"For anyone who has ever had a friend, but especially for those who've ended close relationships, Irene Levine has written a beautiful guide to recovery and healing. It's a book filled with honest reflections and heartfelt advice." -Jeffrey Zaslow, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Girls from Ames" and co-author of "The Last Lecture"
"Finally, a book that helps you get through the "other" type of breakup." -Andrea Lavinthal and Jessica Rozler, authors of "Friend or Frenemy?"
"The end of a friendship is painful and sad, regardless of the circumstances. Dr. Irene Levine explores this difficult subject with insight and heart, plus a look at the latest research. Her guidance is especially interesting and helpful regarding Facebook and other new developments that are changing the meaning of friendship in today's world." -Florence Isaacs, author of "Toxic Friends/True Friends" and "What Do You Say When..."
"Dr. Irene Levine's "Best Friends Forever: Surviving
"This book explores ways women can deal with painful break-up with someone they had hoped would be their "Best Friend Forever." Written by psychologist Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., it is the first self-help guide to consider the complexity and challenges of female friendships, including Why friendships fall apart; How to get over getting dumped; Spotting a Toxic Friendship; How to end a friendship that can't be fixed; Moving forward with new friends."--Funtravels.com
"Finally, a book that helps you get through the "other" type of breakup." -Andrea Lavinthal and Jessica Rozler, authors of "Friend or Frenemy?"
"The end of a friendship is painful and sad, regardless of the circumstances. Dr. Irene Levine explores this difficult subject with insight and heart, plus a look at the latest research. Her guidance is especially interesting and helpful regarding Facebook and other new developments that are changing the meaning of friendship in today's world." -Florence Isaacs, author of "Toxic Friends/True Friends" and "What Do You Say When..."
"Dr. Irene Levine's "Best Friends Forever: Surviving
"This book explores ways women can deal with painful break-up with someone they had hoped would be their "Best Friend Forever." Written by psychologist Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., it is the first self-help guide to consider the complexity and challenges of female friendships, including Why friendships fall apart; How to get over getting dumped; Spotting a Toxic Friendship; How to end a friendship that can't be fixed; Moving forward with new friends."--Funtravels.com
