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Here’s a thoughtful list of books and workbooks for a woman navigating the emotional journey of divorce when infidelity isn’t a factor. These resources can provide guidance, healing, and empowerment:

Emotional Healing & Personal Growth

1. "Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends" by Bruce Fisher and Robert Alberti Amazon.com: Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends (Audible Audio Edition): Bruce Fisher EdD, Joel Richards, Robert Alberti PhD, Tantor Audio: Audible Books & Originals

   • A classic guide for navigating the stages of grief and recovery after a breakup.
   • Includes actionable steps and self-reflection exercises.

2. "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken" by Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy - Kindle edition by Behrendt, Greg, Ruotola-Behrendt, Amiira. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

   • A lighthearted yet insightful book offering encouragement and perspective.

3. "Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha" by Tara Brach Radical Acceptance - Kindle edition by Brach, Tara. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

   • A guide to self-compassion and mindfulness that helps with accepting life’s challenges.

4. "Living and Loving After Betrayal" by Steven Stosny Living and Loving after Betrayal: How to Heal from Emotional Abuse, Deceit, Infidelity, and Chronic Resentment - Kindle edition by Stosny, Steven. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

   • While focused on betrayal, this book helps with rebuilding self-esteem and reducing emotional pain after a major life change.

5. "The Unexpected Joy of Being Single" by Catherine Gray Amazon.com: The Unexpected Joy of Being Single eBook : Gray, Catherine: Kindle Store

   • A refreshing take on finding fulfillment and joy as a single person.

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Workbooks for Emotional Processing

6. "The Divorce Recovery Workbook" by Mark S. Rye and Crystal Dea Moore The Divorce Recovery Workbook: How to Heal from Anger, Hurt, and Resentment and Build the Life You Want: Rye PhD, Mark S., Moore PhD, Crystal Dea: 9781626250703: Amazon.com: Books

   • Helps individuals process emotions and rebuild their lives through therapeutic exercises.

7. "The Grief Recovery Handbook" by John W. James and Russell Friedman The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses - Kindle edition by James, John W., Friedman, Russell. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

   • Focuses on processing loss and finding closure.

8. "The Mindfulness Workbook for Self-Love" by Joel Black Mindfulness Workbook for Self-Love: Compassionate Exercises to Cultivate Your Happiness and Well-Being: Black LCSW, Joel: 9781638078883: Amazon.com: Books

   • A workbook focused on mindfulness practices and self-compassion exercises to nurture self-worth.

9. "You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death" by Louise Hay and David Kessler You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death - Kindle edition by Hay, Louise, Kessler, David. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

   • Combines affirmations and exercises to address heartbreak and grief.

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Practical Guidance for Rebuilding

10. "Divorce: Think Financially, Not Emotionally" by Jeffrey A. Landers Divorce: Think Financially, Not Emotionally® Volume I: What Women Need To Know About Securing Their Financial Future Before, During, and After Divorce: Landers, Jeffrey A.: 9781937458492: Amazon.com: Books

• A financial guide tailored to women, helping them navigate post-divorce finances.

11. "The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself" by Tamsen Fadal Amazon.com: The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love With Yourself After a Break-up or Divorce (Audible Audio Edition): Tamsen Fadal, Tamsen Fadal, Tantor Audio: Audible Books & Originals

• Focuses on self-care, rediscovery, and rebuilding confidence.

12. "Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You" by Susan J. Elliott Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You - Kindle edition by Elliott, Susan J.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

• Offers advice for creating a meaningful, empowered life after divorce.

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Empowerment & Identity Rediscovery

13. "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You - Kindle edition by Elliott, Susan J.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

• A memoir-style book about finding inner strength and embracing one’s true self.

14. "This Is Me Letting You Go" by Heidi Priebe Amazon.com: This Is Me Letting You Go (Audible Audio Edition): Heidi Priebe, Devon Sorvari, Tantor Audio: Audible Books & Originals

• Essays on letting go and finding peace in the aftermath of change.

15. "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear - Kindle edition by Gilbert, Elizabeth. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

• Encourages creativity and courage to live an authentic life post-divorce.

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Additional Recommendations

• Journals: Using blank or guided journals, such as "The Self-Love Journal" by Leslie Marchand, can help process emotions. Amazon.com: The Self-Love Journal: Banish Self-Doubt and Learn to Love Yourself: 9781641527651: Marchand LCSW, Leslie: Books
• Support Groups: Look into books by divorce coaches or therapists that might complement local or online group therapy.

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