Second Wives

Second Wives
Author: Susan Shapiro Barash
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2000
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

With the populationof second wives at a record high, this invaluable guide shares over 100 real stories of their fears and triumphs.

Second-best Wife

Second-best Wife
Author: Rebecca Winters
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 4596687072

Ever since her great-grandmother first told her about her life in Italy, Gabriella has wanted to visit there. So she enters a study- abroad program, and becomes best friends with a local named Giovanni. Giovanni isn't just an ordinary Italian--he's the heir of the prestigious Provere family. His brother, Luca, is studying to become another in a long line of family priests. Luca and Gabriella are instantly drawn to each other, but a relationship is impossible given Luca's future--and the single kiss they share torments them both.

Secret Lives of Second Wives

Secret Lives of Second Wives
Author: Catherine Todd
Publisher: Diversion Books
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194094113X

“Breezy and smart.”—​KIRKUS “Talented!”​ ​—Janet Evanovich​, ​#1 New York Times bestselling author After more than a decade alone, attorney Lynn Bartlett was ready to shake up her reliably comfortable life. So when successful, kind-hearted Jack Hughes—with his home in Silicon Valley, his safely remarried ex-wife, and his two grown children—proposed, it seemed like a dream come true. After all, how hard could it be? All you had to do was be nice to everybody and you’d all get along. Welcome to the perilous world of the second wife, where nothing turns out quite as expected. With an unemployed, unmotivated stepson who declares he’s moving in “temporarily,” a stepdaughter who oozes scorn, and a husband who’s hiding something, Lynn’s imagined domestic bliss begins to crack. Add in an ex-wife who shows up at inopportune times, a law partner who may be involved in illegal dealings, and a client whose attractions prove far too tempting, and Lynn finds both her marriage and her career could be in trouble. Not even the Anne Boleyn Society—an informal support group for second wives—has all the answers. Sure, they can commiserate when Lynn says, “I never thought it would be so hard,” but they don’t know the half of it... “A smart, darkly funny novel about the plight of a second wife... Lynn’s wryly funny, rueful voice is what makes Secret Lives appealing.” —Diane White, BOSTON GLOBE “Sassy, irreverent, and smart. Catherine Todd has a wicked sense of humor.” —Carla Neggers, bestselling author of the Sharpe & Donovan series “Not only should this book be required reading for any second wife as well as anyone contemplating a second marriage, but it’s a riveting, beautifully written story on its own. I stayed up very late reading just to see how Lynn worked through the same turbulent mess that hits so many Second Wives who enter into a marriage without realizing how much baggage inevitably comes along with it. VERY HIGHLY recommended." —RENDEZVOUS MAGAZINE

Making Your Second Marriage a First-Class Success

Making Your Second Marriage a First-Class Success
Author: Doug Moseley
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-04-28
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 030756598X

Happily Ever After—The Second Time Around! Are the scars from an unsuccessful first marriage keeping you from marrying a second time? Are you afraid of committing again—even if you think you've found the right person? Then this book is meant for you. Husband-and-wife therapists Doug and Naomi Moseley show you how to get past the disappointment of a broken marriage and take positive control of your romantic life. You'll learn to identify what went wrong the first time, overcome any lingering doubts or insecurities, and embrace the joys and rewards that only a successful marriage can offer. The second time around also brings with it the complications of past histories. Here, you'll learn the best ways to deal with: ex-spouses and in-laws, stepchildren, finances, prenuptial agreements, and much more! With the help of this book, you can let go of the past and enter into your marriage of a lifetime! "This book offers anyone seeking a healthy relationship words of hope and wisdom. It is a wonderful guide to learning how to be a good partner and how to recognize who might be appropriate for you." —Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of the bestseller Anatomy of the Spirit "With incredible clarity, uncompromising truth, and rare, refreshing wisdom, the Moseleys have written a life-changing book that will help couples create profoundly intimate relationships." —Krysta Kavenaugh, managing editor, Marriage magazine "Changing partners without changing oneself is the chief reason for continued relationship failure. The Moseleys understand how to make the necessary changes that will ensure relational happiness." —Jon Carlson, Ph.D., Ed.D. "Through devastating honesty and open hearts, the Moseleys present very powerful, penetrating, and personal material that will help couples commit more deeply to each other and develop more fulfilling relationships." —W. Brugh Joy, M.D., F.A.C.P., author of Joy's Way and Avalanche From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Second Wives Club

The Second Wives Club
Author: Jane Moore
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2011-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1446472671

If you like Jane Fallon, Adele Parks and Candace Bushnell, you will absolutely love this hilarious rom-com from Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Moore. A real-page turner and the tonic we all need! 'Moore has a particularly keen eye for the psychology of marriages... this is more than just a gripping read; it deserves to be a set text for relationship counsellors' -- Daily Telegraph 'A very funny and perceptive look at the plight of second-timers' -- Richard & Judy 'Entertaining and compelling' - Heat 'Funny, moving and at times tragic...Fabulous' - Company 'I absolutely loved this book' -- ***** Reader review 'A fabulous read, just couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'I read it in one day and stayed up till midnight to finish it' -- ***** Reader review 'A very good escape from reality' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************** SECOND DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN SECOND BEST... It's Alison's wedding day, her gorgeous husband Luca is by her side, and everything is just perfect. Until Luca's first wife, Sofia, gatecrashes the reception and makes it clear that she's going to remain very much part of his life ... A stunned Alison soon finds an ally in Fiona, a founding member of The Second Wives Club and similarly plagued by her husband's ex. There she's introduced to Julia, whose husband has stayed best friends with his first wife, and to long suffering Susan whose entire life is surrounded by reminders of her partner's saintly former wife. For the women, The Second Wives Club is a refuge and a lifesaver: somewhere to bitch and to gossip and to share horror stories about the exes' latest excess. Maybe if they all have the same problem they can work together on a solution? For enough is enough: it's way past time for the Second Wives to stop settling for second best ...

Better the Second Time

Better the Second Time
Author: Chris Widener
Publisher: Made For Success Publishing
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1641464461

Do you wish you could beat the odds and have a thriving second marriage? While research shows that 67% of second marriages fail, Chris and Denise believe that there is hope to flip that statistic on its head. Through their own experience, they have learned valuable lessons about creating a relationship that not only exemplifies a vibrant partnership after divorce, but one that is even better the second time around. In this book, the Wideners will unpack their core values and philosophies, share practical tools, and tell real-life examples of fostering a healthy, thriving second marriage. Some of the topics that will be covered are: How to heal from past relationships so you don’t bring baggage into this one Picking the right mate Navigating step-children and exes Tackling the issue of money Effective communication and listening tools Meeting each other’s needs How to handle conflict Sex While much of this book is aimed at couples who are entering a second marriage, at its core, Chris and Denise believe this is simply a book about marriage. Whether you are newly divorced, widowed, beginning to date again or merely wanting to read more about communication and compromise, you’ve found the right resource. Learn from a couple who have experienced redemption and restoration in a second marriage, and truly know that it can be a gift that is far greater than any you’ve been given thus far.

Women and Gender in Islam

Women and Gender in Islam
Author: Jin Xu
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 0300257317

A classic, pioneering account of the lives of women in Islamic history, republished for a new generation This pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In it, Leila Ahmed explores the historical roots of contemporary debates, ambitiously surveying Islamic discourse on women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age to Egypt during the modern era. The book is now reissued as a Veritas paperback, with a new foreword by Kecia Ali situating the text in its scholarly context and explaining its enduring influence. “Ahmed’s book is a serious and independent-minded analysis of its subject, the best-informed, most sympathetic and reliable one that exists today.”—Edward W. Said “Destined to become a classic. . . . It gives [Muslim women] back our rightful place, at the center of our histories.”—Rana Kabbani, The Guardian

Goot for You!

Goot for You!
Author: Kerry Kendall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012
Genre: Remarried people
ISBN: 9780615661124

"Goot for You!" is a true story of survival. Julie told Kerry not to marry David because, a few years earlier, she herself had married an older rich man with three children. Blinded by love, Kerry didn't listen and followed her friend into the abyss. Not having the power to stop the enabling, dysfunction, and bad parenting, Kerry and Julie helped each other to cope. Their survival tools included appletinis, therapy, humor, wine, prescription drugs, shopping and the competition for "the crown," awarded to the one with the most screwed-up stepkid at any given time. Jail, detox, re-tox, weapons and welfare. There's a lot of mileage on that crown. This book serves as an excellent warning to anyone considering marrying a person with "baggage." When it gets too heavy, drop it and run. If you are a single, career woman who has spent most of your adult life in control of your own life and are about to marry someone with children, no matter how cute, smart, absent, or well-adjusted they seem to be, "Goot for You!" will help you see behind the curtain. If you're sure that your intended spouse is a viable candidate for Parent of the Year because all you've observed while dating has been a modern version of the Waltons and the Brady Bunch combined, consider "Goot for You!" to be your very own reality series. If you want to avoid years of grief, guilt, drama, depression and escape-planning, due to the actions and reactions of your spouse's first family. "Goot for You!" will save your sanity by showing you that you are not alone. If you want to live your whole life without seeing the inside of a jail, courtroom, rehab center or morgue, you must get to the point where your psychiatrist says, "Goot for You!" It's just that simple. If you or someone you know fits the above descriptions, please give them this book. And even if they forge ahead and marry into the madness created by too much money and the enabling parents of dysfunctional children, you've done your part. You've thrown them a lifeline. "Goot for You!"

The Second Wife

The Second Wife
Author: Sheryl Browne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2019-01-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781786816559

"Rebecca only wanted to help out--to be kind. Richard seemed so alone after his wife, Nicole, died, and Rebecca wanted to make sure he knew he had someone to rely on. But now she's in Nicole's immaculate house. Drinking from her favourite crystal wine glass. Keeping shoes in her orderly closet. Comforting her sweet and grieving step-daughter. It feels like Rebecca is living another woman's life. And as she gets to know the neighbours, Rebecca hears stories that make her wonder: was free-spirited Nicole happy in this perfect life, or did she feel trapped? Did she feel, as Rebecca is beginning to, that something wasn't quite right?"--Provided by publisher.

His Second Wife

His Second Wife
Author: Ernest Poole
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1918
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: