WHY BREAK UPS ARE SO HARD - A READERS FAVORITE 5 STAR REVIEW

BOOK TITLE:  WHY BREAKUPS ARE SO HARD:  HOW WE CAN HELP

AUTHOR OF BOOK:  Terry McNiff

GENRE:  Nonfiction, Relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Self-Help

ISBN:  978-0983062776

PAGE COUNT:  413

PUBLISHER: Independent:  JP Reammard Publishing

AMAZON LINK:  

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Breakups-Are-So-Hard-ebook/dp/B0FCZRC1KK

REVIEWER: Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite

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THE REVIEW ITSELF:

Terry McNiff’s Why Breakups Are So Hard: How We Can Help explains how separation between parents can turn family life into a court-centered process that many people enter before they understand its consequences. Written for parents with children, the book presents one central message: adult conflict after a breakup can follow children for years, so parents need practical guidance before anger influences legal choices. McNiff shows how court procedures can confuse people already under stress, especially when hearings are delayed, money is withheld, accusations become public, and children are pulled into adult disputes. The book calls for earlier education through visual guidance that helps parents understand the consequences before conflict harms their children. It offers separated parents a way to see what conflict can cost before the damage spreads through the family.

Terry McNiff approaches Why Breakups Are So Hard with the voice of somebody who has spent years watching families walk into court with anger they have not yet learned how to manage. McNiff keeps bringing the reader back to one hard truth: children continue living inside the emotional climate adults create after separation. That idea gives the book its urgency. McNiff explains family court procedures in plain language that parents can use immediately during mediation conversations or custody preparation. A section on decision trees helps readers slow down before reacting impulsively during legal conflict. Another section shows parents how naming emotions can lower hostility before discussions spiral into personal attacks. Research concerning trauma plus brain function supports the practical advice throughout the guide. Parents entering separation proceedings will find useful direction here, especially when communication has become emotionally charged around children. Very highly recommended.

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/why-breakups-are-so-hard 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Terry McNiff began his career working with David Kagon, who won the original Marvin (palimony) case.  Dave won his next palimony trial, with Terry assisting.  Later, Dave persuaded Terry to co-write the local lawyers’ Reference Book chapter “Family Law Techniques and Trial Tips”.  Terry revised the chapter yearly, striving to persuade lawyers and judges to better prepare and serve people forced into family court.  Terry eventually realized he was failing to persuade judges and lawyers, but he wasn’t ready to give up.

Terry had learned that breakup grief and anger temporarily impaired parents, and court rigidity and structure encouraged conflict that overwhelmed parents.  He created idea pictures of key issues clients faced — so they could see, focus, and refer to them whenever necessary.  To help all separating couples, Terry created a visual guide, and later a reference guide, to show everyone why separating parents need our help, and how to help, for the sake of the children.

Author’s e-mail address. 

    tm@pictureyourdivorce.com

Attorney Author of 2 Award-Winning Breakup Guides:

   1.  Independent Press Award, Feathered Quill Award, & Pinnacle Book Award Winner Reference Guide:

Why Breakups Are So Hard:  How We Can Help

        https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCZRC1Kamazon.com/Terry-McNiff

   2.  Global Ebook, National Indie Excellence, & USA Book News Best Books Awards Top 2-3 Award-Winning Visual Guide:  

 Picture Your Divorce Decisions

         amazon.com/PictureYourDivorce

          ---International Conference on Multisensory Law, University of Zurich, Switzerland

    3.  “Family Law Techniques & Trial Tips” in LA County Bar Family Law Reference Book 1996-2020

Relationship Attorney & Counselor @ Law since 1983: 760-805-8081

Free Divorce/Separation Conflict-Reducing Videos @:

youtube.com/PictureYourDivorce/videos

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Review for Bob Rich's Inspirational Book, The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement

BOOK TITLE: The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement AUTHOR OF BOOK: Bob Rich, PhD  

GENRE: Psychology self-help; inspirational 

 ISBN: PB 979-8-89656-051-7 / HC 979-8-89656-052-4 / eBook 979-8-89656-053-1 SERIES: (If relevant.) 

 PAGE COUNT: 102 

 AMAZON or FAVE LINK to BUY BOOK:  https://bobrich18.wordpress.com/bobs-booklist/#grief 

THE REVIEW ITSELF: By: 

Glen Morris, originally at Amazon Australia FULL REVIEW Bob Rich’s The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement is a rare gift—a book that transforms agony into hope with wisdom, humility, and profound humanity. As a psychologist who recently lost his beloved daughter, Natalie, Dr. Rich writes not just as an expert, but as a fellow traveler in the valley of grief. This dual perspective makes his guidance feel like a tender handhold in the darkest moments. 

  **WHAT SETS THIS BOOK APART:** 

 **Raw Authenticity:** 

 Dr. Rich’s personal journey—especially his account of Natalie’s 19-month battle with cancer—grounds everychapter in heartbreaking honesty. His ability to find peace amid sorrow ("Thank heavens, she is at peace now") offers a beacon to readers. - **Practical Tools, Not Platitudes:** Forget vague advice. Dr. Rich provides actionable strategies like "scheduling grief" (dedicating focused time to process emotions), mindfulness exercises, and his "Seven Magic Bullets" for rebuilding resilience (e.g., creativity, social connection, meaning). These are lifelines for those drowning in loss. 

 - **Diverse Grief, Universal Compassion: ** 

Whether mourning a child, spouse, pet ("furbaby"), or even an abusive relationship, Dr. Rich addresses each scenario with nuance. His case studies—from parents shattered by guilt to widows reclaiming joy—resonate deeply. 

 - **Science Meets Soul:** 

Blending psychology research with spiritual insights (mindfulness, reincarnation, forgiveness), he respects all beliefs while emphasizing *what works*. His critique of the "stages of grief" myth is particularly liberating. 

 - **Light in the Darkness:** 

Unexpected humor and warmth ("cheeky stories") balance the heaviness, reminding us that grief and joy can coexist. 

**Standout Sections:** - **"The Power of NOW"** (Chapter 4): 

A masterclass in mindfulness to anchor yourself amid emotional storms. - **"Compassion for the Departed"** (Part III): Challenges notions of eternal punishment, offering solace through love-centered spirituality. - **"Stuck in Grief"** (Chapter 10): Identifies barriers to healing (guilt, anger) with compassionate solutions. **Final Thoughts:** This isn’t just a book—it’s a toolbox for the soul. Dr. Rich’s voice feels like a wise grandfather’s: gentle, unwavering, and fiercely hopeful. Whether you’re newly bereaved or years into a loss that still aches, *The Hole in Your Life* will help you heal, grow, and honor your loved ones by living fully again. **A must-read for anyone with a heart that has loved—and mourned.

** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bob Rich retired from decades of counseling psychology in 2013. In that time, He was a member of the National Executive of the College of Counselling Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and served as an elected Director of the APS. It’s the Psychological society because, well, he lives in Australia. His daughter died in December 2024. He had his 20th book published in her memory, and to put meaning to his loss. That meaning is to be of benefit to as many people as possible in passing on the tools for grief counseling he used in his work, and for himself. The book has already won an award and was a finalist in a contest. One of his bad habits is to have fun even while talking about issues like bereavement, something his daughter also shared, poor thing.   

ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Glen Morris is a leading voice in renewable energy — part engineer, part educator, and part entertainer — with over 30 years of experience designing, building, and teaching solar and battery systems that actually work in the real world. He joined Moora Moora Cooperative in the early 2000s, where he built his strawbale home with his partner of the time and raised two sons.Living completely off-grid on Mount Toolebewong, Glen doesn’t just talk sustainability — he’s been living it for over three decades. In 2003, he founded SolarQuip, a solar installation and training business that helped shape Australia’s early solar industry. By 2015, Glen shifted full-time into education,transforming his old sheds into the Smart Energy Lab, a hands-on training and testing hub that supports both in-person and online learning. When COVID lockdowns hit, Glen pivoted again — this time intoonline media. He created a YouTube show featuring his alter ego, a “DJ Glenmo” who broke down complex solar and battery standards with humour and street-style swagger. The character became a hit, blending technicalinsight with entertainment and helping installers make sense of Australia’s ever-evolving energy regulations. Today, Glen’s full-time gig is as a solar industry influencer,producing unboxing videos, installation showcases, and product highlightfeatures for manufacturers and distributors around the world. He also presents at conferences and workshops internationally, championing best safety, and innovation across the renewable energy sector. Beyond his professional life, Glen is a Justice of the Peace, a dedicated vegan home cook, and a hands-on dad to two teenage boys. Whenhe’s not filming or teaching, you’ll likely find him tinkering with networking gear or microcontroller projects, dreaming up new solar gadgets and digital tools that make life off-grid smarter and simpler. From strawbales to standards, Glen Morris continues to prove that renewable energy isn’t just his work — it’s his way of life. 

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And, I (Lois) will  make an award-emblem for winners to use in their own campaigns... forever afterward.

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