Dealing With Divorce? March’s Book Club Picks Will Help You Navigate This Tough Time

Divorce is, to put it lightly, not a fun experience. But it’s not something you have to navigate alone! Our March Monet Book Club picks of divorce movies, podcasts, and books will help you navigate divorce and connect with others going through the same experience.

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What To Read:

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How to Sleep Alone in a King Size Bed

by Theo Pauline Nestor


Theo Nestor’s memoir is a gripping chronicle of her life post-divorce. Not only did she deal with the pain divorce brings, but she had suddenly become a single mother without a job. Divorce wasn’t foreign to her, though, which we learn as she chronicles her family’s history and her life growing up. For a powerful, relatable read, this is a book you can’t miss!

You can order this book on Amazon Prime here or Kindle here


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a novel chronicling the life of Evelyn Hugo, fictional movie star, through the eyes of writer Monique, whom Evelyn has chosen to write her biography. Monique herself is dealing with divorce, and soon finds out that her life intersects with Evelyn’s in more ways than one. 

You can order this book on Amazon Prime here or Kindle here


 

Split: A Memoir of Divorce

by Suzanne Finnamore


This memoir follows Suzanne Finnamore’s heartbreakingly unexpected divorce. It’s “funny, sad, and unflinchingly fierce,” and is sure to be relatable to anyone who has also gone through the end of a relationship. 

You can order this book on Amazon Prime here or Kindle here 


What To Watch:

Marriage Story


If you haven’t seen this movie starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson yet, it’s time. And if you’ve already seen it, go watch it again. Marriage Story is the poignant story of the divorce of a stage director (Driver) and actor (Johansson) who go through all the emotional highs and lows of divorce, and get pushed to their creative limits along the way.

You can watch Marriage Story on Netflix here


Hope Gap


Hope Gap follows the story of Grace,  who lives in a picturesque British seaside town, after her husband announces he’s divorcing her to be with another woman. Grace embarks on a journey to regain her independence while dealing with sadness and grief.

You can watch Hope Gap on Hulu here


Grace and Frankie


If you’re in need of a lighter take on divorce, Grace and Frankie are here to walk you through it. This hit Netflix original starts off with a bang, as Grace and Frankie’s husbands both announce they’re leaving their wives to marry each other. Grace and Frankie move in together to help each other cope, and what ensues is hilarious and heartwarming.

You can watch Grace and Frankie on Netflix here


What To Listen To:

The Divorce Club


Samantha’s podcast is another lighthearted take on divorce, as she interviews divorcees about how they’ve managed divorce. We love this podcast because it managed to be humorous while remaining poignant and heart-tugging. 


The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast


This podcast hosted by Kate Anthony talks about everything dealing with divorce, from co-parenting to rebuilding your community post-divorce.


All’s Fair With Laura Wasser


All’s Fair with Laura Wasser (formerly known as Divorce Sucks!) is a podcast hosted by celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser as she talks with “opinionated men and women, innovative thought leaders and celebrities about breaking up, getting divorced and moving on.” They say that breaking up sucks — but it doesn’t have to be that way!

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Have you watched/listened to/read any of our divorce movies, podcasts, or books recommendations? What else would you add to our list? Let us know in the comments below!


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