Summary
Witnessing a woman go through divorce is like watching a tornado tear up a trailer park. Not only is someone losing their home and life as they know it, but for most women, it seems to go down with some extra drama thrown in the mix. This is where the advice of authors, Holiday Miller and Valerie Shepherd, two experts in all things divorce, comes in handy. Their unique friendship began after they had both married and divorced the same man! The Ex Wives' Guide to Divorce was born from this friendship with the goal to ease women's fears, save them money, and give them a road map of what lies ahead. It will motivate women to get their head out of the sand and build their future dream sand castle by themselves, sans Prince Charming.
Divorce is painful, heartbreaking, and pretty miserable for everyone involved. While men tend to champion the process, most women collapse and become emotionally distracted. Miller and Shepherd's experience is while the husband is gathering ammunition with his high paid attorney; the wife is frantic and disorganized--most likely spending her energy on the phone with her best friend or sister, instead of preparing herself for the battle ahead.
This helpful guide teaches women how to manage the "business of divorce" in a focused, realistic, and organized manner. Miller and Shepherd aren't lawyers or psychologists, but they've experienced the process first hand and offer advice on how to build a support system and come out ahead. This book charges women to "put their big girl panties on" and maintain a tenacious spirit while preparing and organizing for their divorce.
Holiday Miller is a passionate, creative entrepreneur juggling the roles of wife, mother, carpool taxi, household manager, homework helper, (not-so-wicked) stepmother, author, and CEO. She holds a master's degree in education from the University of Florida and was an elementary school teacher before launching her own company, Office Buzz Inc., a marketing and design firm that supports direct-sales executives. As coauthor of The Ex-Wives' Guide to Divorce, she hopes to encourage other women in the midst of the storm. Known for her contagious laugh and joyful spirit, Holiday resides in Atlanta with her family and can be found most often in jeans and flip-flops. She lives with her arms and heart wide open and is happiest when surrounded by the people she loves.
Valerie Shepherd , a transplanted Georgia Peach by way of the Windy City Chicago, has been helping clients organize their lives, as well as life events, for more than eight years. In addition to writing, she provides organization and personal assistance to her many clients in Atlanta, where she resides with her young son, his pet Ishy the Fishy IV, and a large collection of garden gnomes. You can frequently find the humorous articles she pens in several Atlanta-based publications. She enjoys traveling with her son, especially to any destination involving crystal blue waters and sand between her toes. A self-proclaimed divorce expert of sorts, having had three divorces, Valerie has the clever motto "Always the bride, never the bridesmaid." You can learn more about her at www.thehelpinghive.com.
