Reviews
“I absolutely loved this book; I just wish it was written prior to my own divorce. Much of what Alexandra wrote truly resonated with me, and her candid and inspirational message would certainly be helpful to anyone else going through the divorce process. I have gotten to know this author by following her on Instagram, and she certainly does walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Her growth from her experiences is clearly evident by the positive life she is living now, but she also keeps it real by talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly. In doing so, Alexandra is undoubtedly providing a lot of help for so many readers and followers. If you are contemplating divorce or in the midst of one, this book is a must-read to have in your tool kit to help in the healing process and in moving forward to live your best life. Alexandra’s book exemplifies the fact that a divorce does not signify the end of your life, but the beginning of one.”
- Nadine Haruni, Author of The Freeda the Frog Children’s Book Series IG @freedathefrog www.freddathefrog.com
“Alexandra’s gripping tale of divorce and its aftermath is the perfect guide for any woman struggling with moving on. Not only is Alexandra’s journey inspirational, but the interactive exercises are sure to propel anyone into a much better place and happier next chapter of their life. I highly recommend giving this book a while!”
- Tiffany Ann Beverlin, CEO/ Founder DreamsRecycled. come IG@DreamsRecycled www.DreamsRecycled.com
“Alexandra was on my show, The Dude Therapist and shared such powerful, honest, and real tips and tools when it comes to handling the new life post-divorce. This book is just as amazing and more! It brings truth and vulnerability to a very hard topic and times in people’s lives. This is a must-read for all those who have or are currently going through the journey of divorce. You won’t regret reading it!”
- Eli Weinstein, LCSW IG@eliweinstein_lcsw @thedudetherapist www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com
“Her Awakening is a profoundly moving and inspiring story of one woman’s journey through the life-changing event of divorce. As someone who has practised family law for two decades, I have no doubt that Alexandra’s beautiful and authentic account of her journey will help those who are navigating separation or divorce feel less alone and more empowered to rise from their experience and embrace their future.”
- Anita Volikis, family lawyer, author, certified coach IG@annitavolikis www.anitavolikis.com
“Loved it! 😍
An inspiring, empowering self-help guide to surviving and thriving after divorce”
“This was an inspiring, empowering self-help guide to surviving and thriving after divorce.
Combining eloquent prose with memorable quotes, powerful affirmations, and guided tasks of mindfulness, the author weaves her own experience into a springboard to help others who may find themselves in a similar situation.
The book covers a broad range of topics — grief, depression, therapy, family relationships, mental health, financial ruin, dating post-divorce, and much more. It also has anecdotes of her personal experience, for instance: being caught unawares about managing the affairs of her car, immediately post-divorce, because her ex had always handled it; and losing the in-laws and mutual friends that had been such a big part of her life.
I liked that she still maintains that her ex was her best friend, and absolutely loved the way she defended him when another man put him down — this was awe-inspiring and so important to see: even though we may not still be in love with someone, the bad times do not make the good times invalid.
It was also notable that she mentions that friends and family only want to see you happy and move on — though your circle may be supportive, they cannot really understand what you are going through unless they have experienced it themselves; the “divorce club” you belong to may consist of strangers rather than your closest loved ones. I also liked her mention of one key lesson learnt — that she must learn to be a better partner; and her expressed irritation at those who guilt you with “think about the kids” and foist “marriage counselling” onto everyone as a solution to everything, thinking “you just didn’t try hard enough” when in reality, at times it may only prolong the inevitable: all marriages are not worth saving.
I found the quotes interspersed throughout to be insightful, and some of these are great take-aways that resonated with me:
Being single is significantly better than being in a marriage that eats away at your spirit.
The real tragedy would be wasting your pain. Use those tears to fuel your drive to create an extraordinary life.
I used to live our life. Now I live mine.
Though I myself have not personally endured the agony of divorce, I found this book useful and a valuable resource for anyone going through a difficult relationship. It can also be read as a cautionary tale for those who are single or about to embark in a serious commitment or marriage; a reminder to ensure that you do not lose yourself in someone else, but learn to love yourself and thrive on your own. I would highly recommend to other readers, and look forward to other books by the author.”
- Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, Author, editor (15+ yrs) & avid reader/reviewer of most genres. When I love a book, I LOVE a book.