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Inspiration for the book:

The author’s motivation for writing this book came from witnessing the effect her divorce had on her 10-year-old son. The dissolution of their family threw her son into a nearly yearlong downward spiral. There are limited personal accounts by children of divorce available in the current market. This book offers a retrospective look into the lives of children of divorce as they recall those early years. The remembrances are mixed with pain as well as hope, which is what divorced parents are searching for during this difficult time in their lives. In addition this book offers valuable advice from experts in the field of marriage and family counseling.  

Revealing the often undisclosed child's inner struggles within a divorced family’s household offers a glimpse into the physical, mental and emotional turmoil experienced by the children, many times unbeknownst to their parents. These revelations will resonate with any concerned parent and provide the much-needed guidance and advice as they travel this difficult journey of transition.

About the Author:

Kimberly Ewertz has been a reporter for more than three decades. She began her journalism career as an editor at St. Louis Community College Meramec. During her time there she won two Missouri College Media Association Awards. After college, she wrote for numerous publications throughout the years, including the Webster Groves Times, the Gilroy Dispatch, gmhToday Magazine, the Morgan Hill Times, Palo Alto Weekly, Redwood City Patch, and the Los Altos Town Crier.  In her extensive work in journalism, Ewertz has focused on feature articles and delights in highlighting people and their accomplishments. 

After twelve years of marriage, in 1990, Ewertz filed for divorce, propelling her and her then ten-year-old son into a journey of irrevocable change. That journey is the impetus for this book. Her message to all parents and children navigating the uncharted waters of post-divorce is one of hope: the road will be long, it will be difficult, but in the end, it will be worth it. Ewertz and her husband, Steve, and their dogs, Murphy and Charlie, reside in the small town of Gilroy.