{"product_id":"my-north-star-chris-statham-9781916186712","title":"My North Star: A Poetry Collection on Love, Divorce \u0026 Finding a Way Forward","description":"\"Divorce isn't such a tragedy. A tragedy's staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love. Nobody ever died of divorce.\" Jennifer Weiner \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmidst the tumult of divorce, a haven unexpectedly emerges through the tapestry of poignant poems that weave through the threads of unraveling knots. Initiated in the initial optimism of a fourteen-year marriage, the journey navigates challenges of relocation, cultural adaptation, parenting, and home-building. However, the latter seven years unveil a bleaker narrative, prompting a crucial reassessment. These verses delve into profound contemplation on the essence of love, from the exuberance of beginnings to the heartbreak of divorce, particularly when children are involved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the decision to part ways is made, societal expectations are challenged, advocating for a nuanced understanding of separation without assigning blame. The poems encapsulate a fifteen-year odyssey, from the intoxicating allure of another's being to a profound respect for the essence of love-a commitment to an ideal rather than an inflexible reality. In the process of divorce, the author discovers solace in his poems while embarking on a journey to rediscover inner light and remain open to future relationships. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection dismantles the fairy tale notion of happily ever after, offering a raw and honest exploration of the complexities woven into the fabric of love and marriage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Statham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1916186718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781916186712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WWW.Creativityxroads.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Chris Statham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442644005119,"sku":"9781916186712","price":10.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac01ab76-2244-41fb-a18d-baf09fea95ef.jpg?v=1777198787","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/my-north-star-chris-statham-9781916186712","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}