Broken Hearts... Healing: Young Poets Speak Out on Divorce

Broken Hearts... Healing: Young Poets Speak Out on Divorce edited by Tom Worthen, Phd.

Worthen, T. (2001). Broken hearts... healing: Young poets speak out on divorce. Logan, Utah: Poet Tree Press

ISBN: 1588761509

Plot

Children of divorce express their feelings about it in poetry. The book is divided into chapters. Each chapter describes a step in the emotional stages experienced in a divorce. From the initial shock of the announcement of divorce, to the eventually acceptance of the situation, the experience is described from the child's perspective.

Critical Evaluation

This book provides a unique perspective on divorce from the voices of children. It is poignant, heart breaking and, ultimately, hopeful. It is an excellent resource for tweens experiencing divorce in their own lives. These messages from their piers, let them know that they are not alone and that what they are feeling is okay.

Readers Annotation

Broken Hearts... healing reaches out and grabs your heart. Told from the perspective of children experiencing the divorce of their parents, this book will speak to both parents and kids alike. It is a healing tool for those in need.

About the Author

Editor Dr. Tom Worthen received his Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He teaches at Utah State University and works as an editor for a poetry publishing company.

Genre: Poetry

Curriculum Ties: Language Arts

Booktalk Ideas: Dealing with separation, divorce

Reading Level: Grade 4+
Interest Level: Grade 4+
Challenge Issues: None

This book is included because, unfortunately, divorce is a subject with which many tweens need help.