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"My Husband is Gay: A Woman's Guide to Surviving the Crisis Crossing Press," by Carol Grever This book was recommended by Sarah Hill who spoke at our 2005 AGM in London. Published by Crisis Crossing Press in 2001. ISBN: 1580910890. Price £11.99 "The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-out Crises for Straight Spouses and Families," by Amity Pierce Buxton. Another book recommended by Sarah Hill. Published by Wiley in 1994. ISBN: 0471021520. Price £11.99 "Beauty from Ashes. Readings for Times of Loss," by Jennifer Rees-Larcombe The book consists of Bible readings that were special to Jennifer when she lost her husband and she discusses how she coped during her bereavement. It is reassuring to realise that others have also experienced strange feelings and emotions at times of loss and that you are not alone Published by Bible Reading Fellowship in October 2000. ISBN 1-84101-124-X "Growing Through Divorce" by Jim Smoke. Jim has been working with divorce recovery for about twenty years and he helps one, step by step, through this very painful experience. He is compassionate, share insights into the process and is highly recommended. Published by Harvest House in Feb 1995. ISBN 1-56507-322-3 Another of his books, "Single Again and Secure in God's Love" has also helped our members. It is published by J. Countryman Books in March 2001 ISBN 0-84995-704-4 "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, To Take Control of Your Life, Workbook by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Used with its companion book, Boundaries, this workbook will provide practical, non-theoretical exercises that will help you set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even yourself by drawing on God's wisdom. Published by Zondervan in Jan 1997. ISBN 0-310-58590-2 "Children & Divorce" by Roger Smith and John Bradford After explaining the legal processes involved in a divorce where children are concerned, this book considers what happens when a marriage fails. It considers the needs of children; the challenge to the church; how to help those individuals; and who you can turn to for help. Published by National Society/ Church House Publishing in January 1997. ISDN 0-7151-4888-5 "Talking Together about Faith," by Sarah Thorley.
The book, written by one of our members, explores the reactive interaction possible for young people between religions. It is ideal as a thought-provoking way of making religious issues accessible to young people with pictures to support the text. Price £7.99 ISDN 1 84298 110 2 Published by John Hunt Publishing Ltd. Park Lane, Ropley, Hants. SO24 0BE Tel: 01962 773768 Website; www.o-books.net "When Marriage Breaks Up - A Guide for Christians," by Pauline Druiff.Pauline is a founder member of Broken Rites. This sympathetic book shows that there is life after marriage breakdown. The positive message is that it is possible to move on and achieve happiness and fulfilment, Published by SPCK, Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1 4 DU ISDN 0-281-05676-5 The Really Useful Handbook for Clergy Families in Chichester Diocese."It is obtainable from Church House, Hove. For those living in the area, there are some useful addresses and practical information - like grants available to help with the education of clergy children - that are still applicable to our members . "60-WISE," a Rukba PublicationWendy Richard MBE has described it as "a brilliant new guide that provides a good starting point for elderly people who need guidance through the maze of help available." It gives contact details for useful charities, benefits, grants and discounts, organisations willing to help and companies making the gadgets you need. Order from Rukba, 6 Avonmore Road, London W14 8RL or directly from their website www.rukba.org.uk Read more about Rukba under Charities "The Story of Broken Rites - the first twenty years," compiled and edited by Pauline Druiff and Gill Murray.Pauline Druiff writes, "The Story of Broken Rites is about sadness and joy; emotional bleakness and spiritual peaks; cruelty and forgiveness; pain and healing. It is about the ways in which wives of clergymen have coped with the breakdown of their marriages and family life, re-discovered themselves and helped others as they did so. In short, it is about resurrection." Printed by Biltmore Printers, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1PT price £2. "Missing Being Mrs: Surviving Divorce Without Losing Your Friends, Your Faith, Your Mind," by Jennifer CrolyJennifer Croly is a Christian whose husband walked out on her after twenty-two years of marriage. She does not hold back on any aspect of her journey through the nightmare of separation and divorce. She allows the reader to share in the whole process she went through. Published by Kregel Publications at £8.89 ISDN 0825460522 or www.wesleyowen.com - an online Christian Bookshop priced £6.99. "Benefits and Tax Credits 2004/05: The Guide for Lone Parents." produced by "One Parent Families" in association with "One Parent Families Scotland" and "One Plus."It is a user-friendly guide to the main benefits and tax credits for people bringing up children on their own. It includes information for parents who stay at home, as well as those in paid wok. There is a useful section listing the type of help available in different kinds of circumstances and where to find out more information about them. It also explains about how to claim each type of benefit, any interviews you may have to attend, grants and loans from the Social Fund , help with health and other costs for those on a low income and what to do when things go wrong. It looks very useful and has an excellent list of contacts for further advice. Publication date: August 2004. ISBN: 1 85199 229 4 It is free to lone parents. Contact the Lone Parent helpline on 0800 018 5026 or visit their Helpdesk at www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/helpdesk Most of these books are available from Amazon
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