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Diary of a Break-Up: A Journey of Healing through Poetry

Don't get mad, get through the pain and write about it because healing... and beautiful art are the best revenge.

By Amy Sommer  |  July 09, 2010


Poetry from McDonald's Divorce, available at Amazon or <a href=www.dorrancebookstore.com." src="http://www.westsidetoday.com/medialab/thumb200/2678-grph_news-2968.jpg" align=captionbox_right border=0>Marina Del Rey divorcee Melinda McDonald has written an elegant book of poetry about the painful break up of her marriage.

Poet Melinda McDonald has experienced a traumatic break-up with the man who was the foundation of her world as a stay-at-home mother and wife. The fissure caused by her divorce left McDonald questioning every aspect of her life, including her self-worth. She struggled as she picked up the pieces, redefined herself and her life, and moved on from the pain.

The result, the poems of Diary of a Break-Up which are an inspiration for all that have experienced loss and strive to emerge with a renewed sense of self and happiness.

The writing of Diary of a Break-Up: A Journey of Healing through Poetry proved to be a very therapeutic experience for Melinda, as she learned that time really does heal all pain.

Diary of a Break-Up: A Journey of Healing through Poetry is a 98-page paperback is available at www.dorrancebookstore.com.


Comments to date: 2. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:

Megan   
Diamond Bar

11:30pm on Friday, July 16th, 2010

Not a good book. This "author" comes across as a complete narcissus.

Heather   
Los Angeles

7:11pm on Friday, July 9th, 2010 

I am going through a painful divorce and am looking for books to comfort me. This poetry reminded me of the poems I wrote as a broken-hearted teen. It seemed contrived and shallow. Don't waste your time or money.

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