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A Book ALL FATHERS Need to READ............2007-05-26
A++++ from beginning to end......
This book re-lit the fire that was fading out of my hope for custody and visitation due to the walls of the legal system snuffing it out after every encounter with it. Both these authors (Husband and Wife) should be recognized for presenting this priceless knowledge, honesty, and fairness this country needs in family court. I learned a lot about myself and how to better the future for all fathers. I believe honestly I am on a winning path to my children's' rights and mine as a father to be recognized. Recently I won my first hearing and now feel better prepared for the trial. I am representing myself, with confidence. Win or lose I know this book helped me emotionally, mentally, and most of all gain the knowledge to raise and provide "our" children with the rights they deserve.
Michael Brennan is my attorney..........2006-09-01
While struggling to find a decent attorney, I happened upon Michael's book in a libary. I arranged a meeting with Michael and ended up switching attorneys. I have had NO contact with my 4-year old daughter for the past seven (7) months... even with court orders for visitation. My case seems to be so complex, and unbelievable, that even attorneys such as Michael who write books on the subject find it difficult to believe. After months of trying to involve the police, DA, Attorney General of CA, and the FBI - with no success; Michael now seems to believe me and has successfully obtained an OSC forcing my wife and her attorney to explain why my daughter has been concealed. Interestingly, my case has moved from the original judge to the supervising judge on the family law panel. As the police in California will tell any father, "your rights as a father ended when your wife left and took your child." As the Attorney General's office will tell any father asking for help, "we don't even have enough resources to look for runaways...you will not find any help." The laws on the books don't matter when it comes to a mother sheltered by the corrupt CA legal system. Despite the hell I have endured, I believe in Michael's book and believe, despite my struggle, that he and his staff have the true best interest of the children in mind. The Family Law system in California is one of the state's "dirty little secrets". The mom-bias is extreme and outweighs "the best interest of the child" without the slightest consideration by accountable authorities of the facts in the matter. Read this book. Write a book. Fight for the thousands of innocent children who suffer every year from state-supported separation anxiety in California.
Practical information.......2006-04-29
Very nice feel for a self published book but the scope is limited and definitely from an attorney's point of reference. The opposition in my case must have been using this book exclusively. Good to have on your divorce/child custody book shelf.
I am a woman and am going to use these tactics on my ex.......2005-12-06
I am mother of a 3-year old boy undergoing a contested custody battle in Santa Clara County, California. Santa Clara County Superior Court, and California courts in general, grow more and more biased in favor of so-called "father's rights" with each passing year. The custody evaluators who perform custody evaluations in this county (it is an exclusive club) all conspire together to promote their agenda. My son is the one who is suffering and paying the price. My intention has never been to alienate my son from having a relationship with his father, but to have Court-ordered and evaluator-approved twice-weekly overnight visitation with the father at 11 months of age, when my son had never spent a single night away from me and was still nursing, is simply put an atrocity and and abberation of justice to my son - all in the name of political correctness. My son now suffers from a speech delay which I believe has been caused or exacerbated by the stress he has been forced to endure since age 1 - all in the name of so-called 'father's rights'.
This book appears to have some excellent strategies - my ex-husband planned his moves far in advance, and was planning the divorce and strategizing with his attorney for months prior to putting his plan into action - and has been one step ahead of me for most of the game. But, now it's my turn. I am fighting not for myself, but for my son -- in whose best interest his father is sadly incapable of acting.
so far so good..........2005-09-01
I'VE BEEN MARRIED 11 YEARS, 2 KIDS UNDER 9 YEARS OF AGE. SHE IS A "WALKAWAY WIFE" AND TOOK THE KIDS. SHE HAS A BLOOD THIRSTY ATTORNEY THAT LIES CONSTANTLY AND GETS CAUGHT UP WITH MY WIFE'S EXTORTIONS OF THE TRUTH. I NEED SERIOUS HELP AND THIS BOOK AND OR REVIEW MIGHT BE THE KEY. PLEASE CONTACT ME. I HAVE SPENT 35K SO FAR TRYING TO DEFEND MYSELF AND SEEKING JOINT AND IT STILL ISN'T OVER AND THE CUSTODY EVALUATOR HASN'T STARTED YET. LETTING YOUR WIFE STAY HOME WITH THE KIDS WHILE YOU WORK, IN MY CASE HAS BEEN A BIG MISTAKE, SHE LEAVES, I HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE FOR THE NEXT 12 YEARS.
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It'll take some frog to win the frog-jumping contest at Billy's school. But Billy's all set--he's got a champion jumper, a grandpa with lots of good advice, and a mom and grandma to cheer him on.
Everything will be perfect--if only his dad shows up.
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Some Frog.......2000-04-14
This is a very real to life story in which a boy waits for hisfather to come to help him catch a frog for a big jumping contest atschool. As he waits for his father to come home it gets later and later until he knows that his father is not coming. So after dinner his mother takes him down to the pond to catch a frog for his class race. The mother and the boy end up catching the winning frog. The whole time at school the boy is watching for his father to come to school to see him race his frog. However the father never does show up for the race. At the end of the story the young boy figures out that his father is probably no longer part of their family picture. Great story for children 8-10 years old, who are having a difficult time adjusting to a parent who has left the family or dealing with separation/divorce.
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Jeffery Leving has spent more than a decade in the trenches of domestic law. From that perspective, he gives men embroiled in custody disputes a powerful and impassioned voice in Fathers Rights. Arguing that men are disenfranchised and stigmatized by a biased legal system, Leving promises help through such difficulties as finding empathetic attorneys, avoiding unhealthy custody arrangements, protecting the child-parent relationship, and remaining financially solvent. Included is advice on how to demonstrate parental competence when falsely accused of abuse.
Writing with passion for the plight of an under-represented population in the domestic drama, Fathers' Rights offers sound, step-by-step council and a road map through the complex terrain of family law. "Too often a dangerous free-fall ensues," Leving writes, speaking of divorce's aftermath. "At every step in the divorce process, the legal system deepens marital wounds, serving up revenge and recrimination much more often than it dispenses compassion and justice." It is Leving's mission to right the wrongs caused by divorce court.
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Millions of fathers are currently in the fight of their lives: the fight for custody of their children. Many wonder if they will ever again be an important part of their children's lives. With this landmark book, renowned men's rights attorney Jeffery Leving leads fathers through every twist and turn of the legal system, offering meaningful advice to save years of anguish and possibly thousands of dollars.
This authoritative and accessible book covers every aspect of the custody process, including protecting the parent/child relationship as a breakup occurs; determining when to settle and when to litigate; techniques for dealing effectively with psychologists, social workers, and other domestic relations expert; and much more.
Illustrated with vivid real-life examples, Jeffery Leving and Kenneth Dachman's practical guide is essential reading for the scores of American Fathers routinely excluded from their children's lives by a biased legal system in which avarice and recrimination too often overwhelm compassion and justice.
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A Start.......2007-01-02
Mr. Leving has done a lot of good for fathers' rights in Illinois, and this is a workmanlike treatment of the strategy you should adopt if in court over custody.
But by the time you read this (or a book like this), often it is already too late to set in motion anything that will let you see your children.
If I had a son, I would give him this book in college, and make sure he knew his rights from the get go. Then I would advise him to hold off on marriage or cohabitation as long as possible.
Better to defer marriage and fatherhood and protect your assets than to marry too early, entering the 50% club of potential divorce. All single men should read and heed - unless you want to subsidize some woman's life for eighteen years or more. If you do not feel a compelling need to to marry, feel free to avoid doing so.
After all, having a vagina almost automatically entitles you to custody in the event of a divorce, a decision frequently made in Family Court, where there is no evidentiary due process. In other words, you have more legal rights in criminal court as a defendant than you do in Family Court as a petitioner or respondent. Marriage and fatherhood are dicey propositions these days.
A inprisoned parents rights.......2006-10-27
I have not read this book, but am looking for other self help books on a similar subject.I am a women , and have a child from a previous marriage.This father happens to be in prison for rape and bodily harm on a stranger.He has not seen our child since our son was 4 months old, my son is now 7 years old.
I remarried 2 years ago to wonderful man, we have been living together for a total of 5 years and my son knows him as his only father figure, infact we never incouraged my son to call my husband dad, but one day he just started to on his own.Children know who care for them, shelter them, love them ,and support them.You dont have to be a biological father or mother to do that!
My problem is this violent criminal still has rights to a child he dosn't even know or love , and when he does get out of prison who knows what kind of revenge he will take on me for not allowing visitation.Yes I know I chose to marry him and have a child , but If I knew what he was capable of I assure you I wouldn't have even given him the time of day, but as many of us know we never see the full person until we have lived with them for long enough.This man was also violent, and threatened harm upon me and my infant son.An all around abusive dude, there isnt enough time to even tell even a fraction of the stuff he put us through .
As a parent I should have a right to protect my son from any harmful person even his own biological father. attorney fees to have parental rights revoked so my husband can adopt can cost easily $15,000 in california. I dont have that type of money, and even if I do go through with it only 25 percent of these cases win.
I know there are great fathers out there who deserve to see there children.As a woman I couldn't imagine being so evil and try to take a great fathers rights away without a reason. With my sons biological father you can see that my son could be in danger if he ever had rights to him, but where are my rights to protect him, and where are my sons rights to be safe from potiential harm?
As for the men out there who are in my situation.Try not to be bitter towards women , just like men I assure you there are good ones out there!This isnt a war against the opposite sex, its a war against parents who are dangerous to our childrens welfare, and those people exists on both sides, and it is just as hard for women as it is for men trust me.
Fathers and Men need to WAKE UP NOW .......2006-09-25
I felt compelled to write about this book after reading one of the reviews on it apparently written by a female.
The review yearned for a REAL fathers advocate book written by someone who has been there and lived through the HELL that is divorce, custody and a compete loss of everything that resembled "my life" - after I caught my wife cheating on me.
I read this book during the first stages of my divorce and did not find it overly helpful. BUT, it was the only book that I found that spoke of what was about to happen.
I have been writing columns and attending divorce/mens support groups for two years now and am VERY despondent about what I am seeing.
Fathers rights is the "civil rights" story of this decade and it needs to be SEEN and SPOKEN about in the media.
I have been on a personal crusade to get groups organized in DENVER and to get any media outlet to focus on men's rights but I get NOTHING back - I have emailed Dr Phil, 20/20, every possible media outlet and all I get back is more stories on "deadbeat dads" and Women and Domestic violence.
Bad news GUYS:
We know the courts do not care -
We know the laws are laughably biased -
We know the media would rather propagate more female friendly stories -
But most guys do not ask WHY THIS IS.
I see this as Men not taking action. Men avoid support groups because we are supposed to "suck it up".
Men - WAKE UP - Get active.
If I cannot get this story on 20/20 or Dr Phil, it is because MEN are NOT the audience.
DO men vote, do men get involved in local politics, do men go to therapy to Resolve "their" issues. And these issues could include "how to deal with the powerlessness you feel in the system".
I am working to put together articles I have written about MY experience -
And it was/is horrible:
Wife cheats - gets caught - blames me for her behavior. Badgers the police with false charges against me - of which, I have to expend money to fight her.
My son (8) has cancer. My wife continued to change appointment times and cancel times.
AND GUESS WHAT GUYS:
When you get a Child Advocate or Child Family Investigator:
The game is:
As a MEN, you can never get angry.
If the ex plays with parenting time.
You cannot get angry.
If the ex uniformly ignores Permanent Orders.
You cannot get angry.
If the MAN gets angry the courts will CRUCIFY YOU.
I have documented my experiences and have read most every book (recommend Divorce Poison!!!!!) and plan to get this issue NATIONAL Attention.
I am not optimistic at the moment.
Finally, men, remember, no matter what transpires - no matter the complete injustice of the courts, lawyers, your ex's horrible wrath -
Remember that everything is about the kids. One mistake by you, as the male and father, and the system will take your kids away from you.
Make sure EVERY action is done with this in mind.
regards
Mike
Some good thoughts but overoptimistic.......2006-07-03
The author of this book certainly does not say anything that is untrue, even given the huge disparity of laws in the 50 states. However, on the front cover, among other things, he says you will learn how to:
*Find an effective and empathetic attorney
*Avoid unfavorable custody arrangements
*Overcome the "tender years" bias
*Remain financially solvent
To be quite honest, being the second wife of a man who has been taken to the cleaners repeatedly by a devious first wife who has no moral compass, all I can say is this book must contain magical powers, because that is the only way any of these things are going to happen.
First off, as far as finding an effective attorney, forget about it. The author's advice is pollyanna-ish at best. Attorneys are foremost interested in making money, and family law only pays off in volume. Therefore your case will get the obligatory two hour cram session from your attorney just prior to court. Plan on doing any real investigation yourself, and realize you are going to probably have to give your attorney a script of questions to read in court because these people are not "out of the box" thinkers.
As far as avoiding unfavorable custody arrangements and overcoming the tender years bias, remember that judges are generally from the most conservative ranks of lawyers, and lawyers are from the most conservative ranks of society. I'm not talking about "conservative" in political terms. I'm talking about conservative in terms of conserving and never questioning the status quo, and the status quo is father = cash machine, mother = protector of civilization. Nothing but divine intervention is going to overcome that. Daniel Broderick overcame it, but then look what happened to him. The author of this book misleads you into believing that the system is remotely fair and unbiased, probably because he has been part of the system and cannot see it for what it is.
As far as remaining financially solvent, the author completely overlooks the most important factor of all - which state you live in. Some states, such as Texas and New York, have absolute limits of 25% of your pre-tax income put on child support. As much as the courts and the mother of your children would love to pick your pockets for more money, this is all they are going to get. However, if you are unfortunate enough to live in the state of Virginia, there is no limit on alimony or child support and you can wind up with negative income flow, which happened in the case of my husband's divorce and is happening now in the case of an acquaintance and his divorce. In fact, the financial ruin of a Virginia divorce is the reason Aldrich Ames gave for becoming the worst spy in American history.
In summary, although I may seem harshly critical, this book is moderately helpful as to absolute facts and a mentality you must take if you are on the road to litigation. However, I subtract two stars because I think it gives false hope to single fathers and their probable future in terms of staying close to their children and not winding up in debtor's prison if the mother is determined to fight. I've been up close and personal with this ongoing problem in my husband's life for the past 14 years, so I think I know what I'm talking about.
Very informative.......2005-09-22
This book is a must read for all dads who are facing custody disputes of any type. Fathers are a very important part of a child's life and they should know how to fight to stay close and involved with their children.
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Jeff Greene was only seven when Melody, his mother, left him with his reserved, undemonstrative father, the Professor. So when she reenters his life years later with an invitation to spend the summer with her in Charleston, Jeff is captivated by her free spirit and warmth, and he eagerly looks forward to returning for another visit the following year.
But Jeff's second summer in Charleston ends with a devastating betrayal, and he returns to his father wounded almost beyond bearing. But out of Jeff's pain grows a deepening awareness of the unexpected and complicated ways of love and loss and of family and friendship -- and the strength to understand his father, his mother, and especially himself.
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No man is an island, but Jeff Green is trying to be one. He changed after his mother moved out. It was better that way--better not to feel, better not to care. Then, years later, Jeff's mother invited him to visit her. She seemed so warm and caring that he started to open up, to trust. He'd forgotten about the pain, but now he can't remember anything else.
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Putting a new face on solitude..........2006-12-12
When he was in the first grade, Jeff Greene's mother Melody abruptly walked out of his life. The last thing she told him was that his father was a difficult man, and that he must do everything in his power not to disturb or upset him.
Little Jeff took his mother's words seriously. As he grew, Jeff became increasingly distant from his father, never even calling him "Dad" but "Professor," just like his students. Quiet Jeff struggled to maintain a perfect home, to take care of himself and blend into the background of his father's life, so that the Professor would be happy and not leave like Melody.
Even after Melody abandoned them, Jeff continued to idealize her. As an adolescent, she invites him to visit her down south, and Jeff is elated. He views his long-absent mother as something of an angel, perfect and wondrous. Happy to simply be in her company, Jeff never considers her ability to hurt him.
When Jeff returns home, nothing is the same. Outwardly, he continues as he did, but on the inside, Melody has damaged his soul beyond repair. Jeff loses control, entering a personal downward spiral he can't seem to stop. It's then that the Professor realizes it's high time he stepped up to the role of father, and let his son know just what he means to him...
good book.......2005-10-30
Poor Jeff Greene. He's saddled with a flighty, mercurial mother who leaves him at age seven and vacillates from intense neediness to indifference. His father, called the Professor, is also distant and unavailable. Eventually, however, he reaches out and makes a genuine connection with his son, unlike the perpetually unlikable mother who's only there when it's convenient for her.
The problem was this book was that it was a little too quiet. Jeff holds everything inside and he doesn't really get passionate about anything, although he has unique interests. His confrontations with his mother ring true, however, and so do his relationships with the Tillermans.
dramatic heart lifter.......2005-05-09
At only the age of seven years,Jeff Greene finds a note on the counter in his mothers scrawl revealing that she had left him with his father, The Professor. After years of feeling alone he receives a message from melody(his mom)saying that she wanted him to come visit her in charleston for the summer. By fall he has returned and writes her every month only to find the mail box empty every time he checks until summer comes along again, and he has an oppertunity to visit her once more...but something is different about her...or was he just under an illusion on they're first encounter. This book was the best book i have ever laid eyes on. Read this sad, suspenseful novel. I promise you won't be able to put it down!
A great book.......2005-04-07
I just read this book for the first time in several years, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone else has already given a basic summary of its plot, so I won't try for that. However, I greatly appreciated this book.
My favorite part of "Solitary Blue" was the character development. I loved watching Jeff grow and change throughout the book, from what he described as a ghost, even in his own life, to someone actively involved in the world, making friends and finding things that he loved to do. I ached for him when his mother broke his heart and he thought it was his fault, got angry at himself for being so fragile and easy to break, and determined not to be that fragile again (I wanted to shake him and say, "You're SUPPOSED to be easy to break at 12 years old! That's because you're supposed to be able to TRUST your parents to protect and watch over you."). I also enjoyed watching his father grow and develop as a character. At the beginning he came across as almost completely unaware of Jeff, as well as unable to care for him at all. However, as the story progressed he began to open up, to care for his son, and to reach out to him. I was glad to see that it wasn't too late, that despite all of his hurt Jeff was still able to respond to his father and develop that relationship.
His mother, on the other hand, was something else. One of the strong points of this book was that it got me involved enough to feel passionately angry at Melody for her treatment of her son. Perhaps because I have feminist do-gooder tendencies like the ones she claimed, I had no patience for her constant desire to hide behind her beliefs. I'm sorry, it doesn't matter how much good you want to do the world; you don't abandon your child(ren) to do so (if it was so important to her that Jeff learn about social justice issues, why not take him with her?). You don't send them off on a 16 hr. bus ride with no money or food. You don't use and manipulate the people around you for the "greater good of society". All in all, I was thoroughly disgusted with her. In a weird way, that speaks to the strength of the book; I don't generally get so angry with a book character, and the fact that I did means that Voigt knew what she was doing.
As I mentioned, this is a good book and worth reading. It may be for slightly more mature tastes, however; I remember that I thought it rather boring the first time I read it years ago.
Short but sweet.......2004-12-15
I pretty much enjoyed the whole book. The way Voigt made me feel like I was actually in the book was overwhelming. I was hooked to the book and I was even more hooked to the characters. I felt really sorry for Jeff...at one point I even cried. I really sympathized with him when his mother told him off, that's when I pretty much realized he didn't have a mother or a father that he could count on. I would definately recommend this book to teenagers my age(15)! Even though I had to read this book for school, I surprisingly enjoyed it...and I think you will too!
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This book gives you clear, easy-to-understand tips on how to achieve the best results possible for your situation. It shows you how to fight to win. Comprehensive chapters walk you through every step of the divorce process, with special attention to the custody battle. You'll learn the meaning of legal terms, the process of divorce, how courts determine custody, and how to maximize your chances of victory at every stage.
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MUST read for any father and those who love him.......2007-06-03
What sets this book apart from other books dealing with fathers rights, is the advise about how not to allow the soon to be ex's or ex's attorney to get you so mad that you blow up or becomes so stressed out that in some way you end up taking two steps back for each one step forward.
He does such an excellent job explaining things like Guardian Ad Litems (legal representation of the minor child) , use of the right experts, getting prepared for trial and court issues, depositions, and everything a man can or may come up against in the maze of the legal system.
On page 124 the author does a great job explaining how a private investigator can help if the spouse is dating, going out a lot, leaving the kids alone or if left with someone, is the person sober, and safe. And he wisely advises how to instruct the investigator so he/she only checks on the ex during the hours a man suspects there is a serious problem. Because investigators charge by the hour and you want to get the most for your money. And he also writes about who might make a credible witness for your side and why.
pages 230-238 have various legal documents you may find yourself faced with, which I think was a wise addition since we all have had at one time some type of legal document (buying a home etc) that we needed to sign that we often wished we had time to read before, in more detail.
Yes, I am female and you may be wondering why I am doing a positive review. Well, until my husband was hit and then die after being disabled by an uninsured drunk driver I had been married 38 years to an awesome man, and then we raised an awesome son. But we also saw many single father friends being drug thru nothing short of hot coals by women who in my opinion have been given an easy break when courts have in the majority of cases given the woman main custody of the child(red). And then the Dad has been prompt in paying support and then often shut out with one excuse after another as to why he cannot see his child(ren).
And often these Dads would be so damn depressed, discouraged and over time it took it toll and this made me mad. Damn mad. Of course I don't think some violent or unstable parents male/female should have custody. But there are more good men than bad ones in society and I think the courts need to realize this.
If you need the truth..........2007-05-18
buy this book. My lawyer, with over 20 years of family law experience, has this book on her desk. It does not sugar-coat the issues and is written in as plain a language as possible. You will not get lost in legal terms. The author uses easily understandable examples to guide you through the legal process. Be prepared to read things you will not like, but when you reflect upon the advice, you will see he is right.
Highly recommended to all men involved with divorce and custody issues.......2006-04-10
Civil War: A Father's Guide To Winning Child Custody by father-children relations lawyer Joseph E. Cordell is an exceptional reference for all fathers who find themselves struggling with or planning a divorce from their mother of their children. As a "user-friendly" and informative guide detailing every issue with divorce fathers need to understand if they should are to effectively present their perspectives and requests to the court, Civil War gives its readers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow format for a progressive approach to their divorce trials. Civil War is very highly recommended to all men involved with divorce and custody issues, who wish for maximum influence and continuing involvement in their children's lives.
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James Scott Bell's "Breach of Promise"...An excellent story, written with knowledge and passion........2006-04-28
"Breach of Promise" is the first James Scott Bell book I've read...it won't be the last! Mr. Bell's background makes this excellent story credible, with knowledge and passion. The creation of interesting books and characters--combining suspense within a theme of a strong Christian faith--is a very positive direction, I believe. While, in my opinion, Terri Blackstock remains No. 1 in this special genre, Mr. Bell (who lends a "male view") and others are right on track. I highly recommend his "Breach of Promise." --Ron Howe (aka Toby Martin) Erskine, MN
A powerful book about love and forgiveness.......2006-02-08
When Paula, the famous actress, leaves Mark, the struggling actor, for a famous director, it seems like a story straight out of Hollywood, because we see it all the time. James Scott Bell takes us behind the scenes in Breach of Promise to see the story from the distraught husband.
Mark still loves Paula and can't comprehend why she would destroy their family. To make matters worse, Paula will resort to any method to gain custody of their daughter. This is a powerful book on many levels, but for me, the most powerful is the forgiveness that Mark displays toward Paula. It seems like an entire book could be written on the subject of a jilted husband forgiving an adulterous wife. That kind of forgiveness is easy to talk about but next to impossible to practice.
A great book, can Mark save his marriage and his daughter?.......2005-12-14
Paula and Mark have a five year old daughter and seem to have a perfect marriage. Yet they live in Hollywood, a land where bigger dreams and aspirations have crushed many marriages.
James Scott Bell tackles the subject of marriage, adultery, divorce and child custody in the novel A Breach of Promice.
Paula gets the break of a lifetime, a chance to work with world famous director Tony Troncati. She is gone for four months while Mark is at home taking care of their daughter. Paula returns and tells Mark she wants a divorce and that she is now going to live with Tony. Then she takes Maddie, the daughter, too. Breach of Promise is powerful because it is easy to relate too for most people. I'm the same age as Mark and I have 2 kids and it tore me apart to see his wife leaving him and taking his daugther because I knew how mad/angry/sad I would be if the same thing happened to me.
Mark is devestated that Paula has left him, and even more crushed when she takes Maddie from him and then battles him for custody. Of course, Paula can afford the best lawyers money can buy, and soon Paul is overwhelmed with legal problems. Bell keeps the bad news piling on Mark, forcing Mark to turn half-heartedly to God and a group of friends at a church for help. To give the reader hope that Mark has a chance, Bell throws in bits and pieces that Mark could potentially use to get his daughter back and possibly even save his family.
The entire story is from Mark's point of view, so one key thing left out is the how Paula was able to justify tearing up her family to be with the famous director. But it is believable to see how she got caught up in the typical Hollywood romance. Because of the point of view, the reader also never gets a good insight into why Paula allowed her daughter to be manipulated in order to destroy Mark. However, knowing what one knows about the seductive powers of fame, the reader can infer that Paula would do anything to please her new flame. Breach of Promise is a great book by Bell. The ending is sweet, as some reviewers have said, but it also left me wondering if I would have the strength to do what Mark did. Hopefully I'll never have to find out.
"Page-Turner" doesn't begin to say it..........2005-04-14
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"Breach of Promise" definitely worth reading again.......2005-04-08
I am not a huge fan of contemporary fiction of any kind, but James Scott Bell's book gripped me right from the beginning. I appreciated the realness of the story -- the main character's emotions are just what any other human being could identify with. The writing is fresh and witty. This is definitely a read again book for me.
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Alexander has always been able to see ghosts, but no one except his mom--who left suddenly three years ago--has ever believed his stories. So when his dad drags him off on a trip to North Carolina to visit the woman he intends to marry, and Alexander begins to see visions of Civil War soldiers, he tells nobody--not his father, nor his hostess Paige, and certainly not her teenage daughter, Nicole. Instead he devotes himself to being unpleasant, clinging desperately to the belief that his mother will return.
The visions grow more and more real. Alexander even finds himself participating in a battle in the trenches, with mortars whizzing overhead. In the midst of his own terror, he witnesses the death of a young Confederate soldier his own age. Later that evening Richeson, the dead boy, appears again to Alexander, appealing to him for help in finding his sister, who was driven from their farm by Sherman's Marauders, but who has left a message for her brother in a metal box hidden in a tree trunk--a box that a ghost cannot open. In the course of solving Richeson's mystery, Alexander finds answers to his own problems. Middle-grade readers will enjoy this story that straddles three genres, and teachers will find its grounding in the actual events of the Battle of Fort Stedman a useful curriculum tie-in. (Ages 10 to 14) --Patty Campbell
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The ghost of a young soldier from the Civil War haunts a troubled teen.
"I sat up. The jagged trenches were only soft grassy depressions in the sunny battlefield park. I felt tears burn my eyes, the relief was so strong, and then the misery of losing the ghost hit me."
Alexander has the ability to see ghosts. But it's been several years since his last encounter. When he reluctantly joins his father on a long trip away from home, a surprise awaits him. In the unfamiliar territory of North Carolina, Alexander is confronted by the ghost of a young soldier who lost his life in the Civil War. As an unusual friendship develops between the two, Alexander is drawn into a new reality where he comes face to face with the haunting past of his soldier friend. But can Alexander help this troubled ghost, and can he, finally, come to terms with his own disturbing past? With deftness and insight, Elaine Marie Alphin tells a gripping story that weaves the supernatural with the historical. Ghost story fans and Civil War buffs alike are in for a real treat.
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Ghost are for real!.......2006-04-24
In this book a boy named Alexander, from Indiana, and his dad go to North Carolina to met Mrs. Hambrick. They live with her and daughter Nicole and son, Charleton. While Alexander is down there they all go to a Civil War, or what the south called it The War between the States, battlefield. It is Fort Stedman, which the north took and won the war. While Alexander was there, he fell and woke up to a battle. There was a young man there named Richeson Francis Chamblee or Rich for short. Rich kept telling Alexander to help him. When Alexander gets back to the real world, he meets the ghost of Rich. Only Alexander can see, and talk to him. Rich needs him to trace his family so he knows that his family survived. If you want to know if his family survived, and Alexander helps, Rich you will have to read the book.
There is hardly anything in a book I did not like. It has all of my favorite kinds of stories put into one. It also goes to different things, and is not caught up in one thing.
In a book there is a battle so, if you like action books this would be a good book for you. If you like, mystery books this is a good book for you because new things always pop up, or things happen when you do not expect them to.
The Scariest Battlefield.......2005-09-28
Ghost Soldier
By: Elaine Marie Alphin
4 out of 5 stars
THE SCARIEST BATTLEFIELD
In the book Ghost Soldier a boy named Alexander lives in Indiana and is on a trip with his dad to North Carolina to visit a woman that his dad wants to marry. Alex's real mom just picked up and left many years ago. A couple of days into the trip they go to see a battlefield, and Alex falls into the past and experience something that you could never even imagine! When Alex gets back into his time there is a ghost that just won't leave Alex alone! This Ghost name is Rich, and he insists that Alexander must help him or he will haunt him in a way for the rest of his life. Rich also starts to haunt the people around Alex.
I thought that this was a pretty good book. A reason that I liked it is, because it was always right there keeping me on edge convincing me to keep on reeding. The main reason that I liked this book so much, is because it was about the Civil War, and I have always found books about wars to be quiet interesting. There was also a lot of action in this book.
If you like books about action adventure and a ghost every now and then this is the book for you! Gary Paulsen is a great writer, and I enjoy his books, I liked this book even more, so if you Like Gary Paulsen books you'll love this book.
Ghost Soldier.......2005-02-12
Ghost soldier
By: Elain Alphin
The book Ghost soldier is about a boy named Alexander. Him and his dad are going to North Caroline. They going there because Alexander's dad is wanting to meet a lady he likes, Paige. During this trip Alexander finds himself going through time windows. In one part of the book he goes into a time window. Alexander doesn't know if it is real or if he is imagining it. He meets a ghost who needs his help. While trying to decide if he wants to help he realizes he is has a problem of his own.
The parts I really like that Alexander becomes closer to his dad. This story reminded me of how I felt growing up with out a dad. This book almost mad my cry. The book isn't just sad it is funny too. This book is for children or adults who like fun and interesting facts about history. The book would be perfect for ages 9-14.
-Awesome-.......2004-10-04
Ghost Soldier was definitely among my favorite novels I have read in my freetime. Alexander, a somewhat lost thirteen-year-old, is forced to spend his Spring Break with the Hambricks, a family consisting of a hyper seven-year-old boy, a stubborn teenage girl who can't seem to cooperate at any costs, and a mom who is deeply admired by Alex's dad. Alexander's vacation takes a turn when he ends up in Petersburg, an old Civil War battlefield, expecting to see nothing more than a few trenches and a historical reenactment--when he finds himself witnessing the famous battle in the very time period it took place. Richeson Francis Chamblee, a ghost drummer boy and persistent soldier who died for his country, won't seem to leave Alexander be, until he finally gives in to help the ghost solve the mystery of his century-old family. As time goes on, Alexander learns the meaning of teamwork when he makes some pretty unexpected friends, and realizing sometimes, the answer to a problem could be right under your nose.
I found this as an excellent book because of the time period that the story refers to (I believe I'm the only twelve-year-old girl that obsesses over the eighteen-hundreds), and the part of the story that relates to the main character's supernatural powers to see and communicate with ghosts. If you're interested in the Civil War, paranormal, or are just looking for a good kid's read, Ghost Soldier is a perfect match.
Ghost soldier.......2004-05-07
Ghost Soldier
There is a boy named Alexander whose Mom left him many years ago, he still waits for her day by day year by year to come back. He expects her to just come walking down the street one day but that hasn't happened yet. So Alexander is forced to live with his Dad in North Carolina, that is the last place he wants to be. The one-day Alexander finds himself in the center of the Civil War battlefield. There is where he meets Richeson, the ghost of a Civil War soldier. Richeson has problems of his own. Alexander doesn't care at all. Alexander can barely take care of himself let alone ghost from the past. Alexander is put into a mystery 100 years old. I didn't really enjoy this book because I don't really like ghost stories and it was kind of hard to follow. Him and his dad are trying to get along with each other through about the whole story. It gets hard to follow. I wouldn't really recommend this book to everyone.
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Remain an integral part of your kids' lives during and after divorce
More and more, divorced fathers are finding out that, rather than being one half of a "broken" home, they can continue to play a crucial role in their children's lives.
You can, too. Turn to Always Dad and discover how to work with your ex to create a fulfilling extended family, one that can help ensure that your kids grow up in an enriching, loving environment.
Whether you're in the initial stages of divorce, dealing with the immediate aftermath or well past one, this book will provide down-to-earth ideas and strategies you can use right now.
Paul Mandelstein understands what you're experiencing. As a divorced father of three, he founded the Father Resource Network to help dads remain involved in their children's lives. With Always Dad, he distills his many years of working with divorced fathers into one powerful volume.
Get back on track, develop fulfilling relationships, experience personal growth and -- most importantly -- be the father that your kid needs. Always Dad will help you at every step.
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Wonderful Guide.......2007-01-17
When my son and daughter-in-law, with two young children, decided to divorce, I was concerned about all of them. I'd divorced from my son's mother when he was just four, and I'd found it difficult and heart-wrenching for all of us. "ALWAYS DAD" offered support and clear guidelines not only what to expect in a divorce but it also offered a reasonable, down-to-earth plan for how to minimize the pain and actually move forward on a positive and constructive path. I got two copies of the book--one for me and one for my son. The author's suggestions helped a lot--me when I was talking my son through some of the rough spots, and my son in his negotiations with his children's mom and the attorney. I highly recommend this book, not only for fathers in the midst of a divorce but for grandparents and friends whose compassion and love draws them into the fray. And come to think of it, if a couple is considering a divorce, or they feel their marriage is on rocky grounds, maybe they should be reading the book, too. The suggestions for establishing greater co-operation and understanding are very useful wherever there is tension. And when a couple can clearly see the road ahead, it may just give them second thoughts about splitting. I certainly wish I'd had this book when my son's mom and I went through our divorce. It would have brought a lot of comfort to all of us.
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Info reasonable (if dating quickly), but twisted by anger.......2006-07-27
While much of the info is correct (if changing quickly, thanks to the rise of shared-custody arrangements), the tone perpetuates the stereotype of raging ex-husband who demonizes the wife, and aims to "win". There's no winning with an attitude like this. And I see this attitude leaving woman after woman feeling like she has to simply shut down any attempt at communication and relationship-building with her ex.
Bottom line: There are mature points between "but I trusted her completely and gave her everything" and "kill". I would read it for the raw info, but leave the emotion behind, and leave the emergency out. Divorce doesn't need any more sense of emergency.
I would also recommend Mr. Seidenberg read Joan Williams' critique of child support and reconsider his notion of what child support is.
Realistic.......2006-02-21
this book is informative. It shows you what you might expect. For me, it was a review of what has happened and a quick look at what I might have to look forward to. It was a good book. It showed me that my illogical, so to be ex-wife, is not the only woman out there who cares more about herself than the best interests of her child. When do we, as a society, get real about this and do something about it? Keep in mind that the best way to divorce (even with children involved) is to be able to discuss things with your spouse and to work them out amicably. If that is not happening please, for the sake of yourself and your children, do not just roll over and let her walk over you. Read this book or a book like it, and seek out an attorney who communicates and has experience with what you are going through. It will cost money but it is well worth it. Most of all, your child will appreciate the effort you put forth to continue your relationship with her (or him).
Get this book and read it, take notes, study it, and then file for your divorce........2005-10-20
This is one of the best books I've found on divorce and/or custody issues. It is easy enough to read for the novice, yet is packed with information to be valuable to an expert. Get this book and read it, take notes, study it, and then file for your divorce. It will be some of the best money you will spend.
Important information on InJustices in Divorce.......2005-05-26
I am currently a single parent Dad and have been for 13 years (my ex-wife walked out on me and our family). In that time I raised 3 children single handedly and I waived my rights to child support from my ex-wife as I knew she could never pay anything worth contributing. Now (I'm 49 and my kids are teenagers), my ex-girlfriend and I have a beautiful 1 year old child and I am quickly learning just how ridiculous the laws and society treat Non-custodial parents and worse yet how badly they treat Father Non-custodial parents (regardless of the fact that I am single handedly raising other children).
Despite what some say in these reviews about some Bad Dads (naturally there are some but it has little do to with the inequities in justice on this subject), and Angry Dads (ditto) doing "Ex-Wife" bashing, there is no comparison to the way I and perhaps millions of loving dads feel right now facing huge, unjustified child-support payments, of which I have no control or accounting of how it is spent, stripped of all of my fatherly rights save "visiting" my own child while my ex-girlfriend automatically inherits many powerful rights. She is a successful Attorney and makes a lot of money. It's not that I don't want to support my new son, I do. However, I want to support him with some dignity, some choice, extensive involvement, not only for me but for him as well, so that he can look back and see the dignity of being a caring involved Dad and a Man with choices and the ability to apply those choices. The role model he needs. Many of us fail to recognize that what is in the best interest of a parent is also in the best interest of the child.
I would not have imagined in a million years that things were so bad. Until you have actually faced these issues it is difficult to fathom the inequities and those who are quick to dismiss this book and these issue, likely have never experienced these inequities first hand and should not be evaluating the position many loving fathers are currently in. Some paying thousands and thousands of dollars a month to the extent that even when they can visit with their child or children they can't even take them to a baseball game, or buy them a new bicycle or take them to a dinner and a show in the city. Worse yet, if their other debtors come after them, then they miss some child support payments they can and frequently are thrown in jail without a trial (sounds a bit like the days of slavery). At which point their children too see what seemed to be a loving Dad treated as a criminal. The custodial parent (usually the Mothers) are clearly suppose to be responsible for child support in a pro-rata share - but can they be prosecuted for missing their payments, or for using their support money, or worse yet the father's support payments for a new purse, shoes, etc. No. They cannot.
Let's face it 46 other states (contemplating changing or actually changing laws) can't be wrong, thousands and thousands of good dads who love their kids can't all be wrong, thousands and thousands of Mom's (particularly those with sons who may someday face this mess) can't be wrong. The System needs changes. Anyone who considers this book a composition of angry rhetoric, is short sighted, biased and clearly in denial.
This book is an excellent start to dialogue, awareness and perhaps change. Please read it.
Very negative tone.......2005-03-18
I bought this book so I could get some information to help encourage my fiance to stand up for his rights regarding visitation with his children. His ex-wife routinely jerks us around and he is reluctant to press on any point because he figures it is pointless. Well, I'm not showing him this book because it would just add to his sense of helplessness. Maybe this is reality but the reality could be presented in a less depressing way. Also, the first third of this book had no practical advice and was just an endless rant on why the system is so unfair to men. As a woman I found it eye-opening and sad but not helpful in any way. The dose of reality could be toned down.
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More and more, fathers are deciding to stay at home and care for their children rather than work full-time outside of the home. More and more, Canadian families are lead by single fathers. Shining a spotlight on the lives of stay at home dads and single fathers, Do Men Mother? provides groundbreaking evidence of dramatic changes in mothering and fathering in Canada.
Using evidence gathered in a four-year in-depth qualitative study, including interviews with over 100 fathers - from truck drivers to insurance salesmen, physicians to artists - Andrea Doucet illustrates how men are breaking the mold of traditional parenting models. Doucet's research examines key questions such as: What leads fathers to trade earning for caring? How do fathers navigate through the 'maternal worlds' of mothers and infants? Are men mothering or are they redefining fatherhood?
Do Men Mother? illuminates fathers' candid reflections on caring and the intricate social worlds that men and women inhabit as they `love and let go' of their children. In asking and unravelling the question `do men mother,' this study tells a compelling story about Canadian parents radically re-visioning child care and domestic responsibilities at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
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