Partner

I would not have made it without this book. After 23 years of marriage, the revelation of infidelity almost killed me. No matter what I was feeling or thinking on any given day, I could find hope that I would make it. I did. And this book has been my "bible".

The aim of this book is not to solve your partner's betrayal but to validate and offer solace for those caught in it's web. It's a comfort book and I highly recommend it -especially during the early, crazy days when your life is spinning out of control and your mind is on overdrive. I carried it around with me and whenever I had a meltdown, I found reassurance that my new, unfamiliar (terrifying) emotions and thoughts were normal. I found the meditations calming and surely, this author has been there, done that. This book does not dispense advice but correctly places the focus on the betrayed's healing.

I am 25 years old. I've been married to my husband for two and a half years only, but we've been best friends for 11 years now. Just recently, I discovered that my husband is having an affair with a married woman- a friend from college. Upon learning, I have endured a succession of emotional blows from my husband. My husband was my guardian angel but now he's the catastrophe who ruined my life and stripped me off of my self respect and dignity. I was appalled by my husband's reaction when I caught his affair. He had so much pride that he did not apologize. He wanted to protect his concubine that he sent me away infront of her and made her stay instead. He had so much hatred for me that his words insulted me and wounded me more. He had a very deep emotional attachement to her that he had written her that she was more important, he love her more and he would prove that because he would leave me for her. I could not comprehend how he could have betrayed me and wounded me so badly in spite of the years we've been together. I have been his partner, best friend, sister and wife, so was he to me. Now it all shattered. When I read Alice May's Surviving Betrayal, I got all the assurance that I needed... that the affair was never my fault. I got affirmations regarding my emotions. I discovered that, though I have lost myself in placing my husband above everything else in my life, I could still pick up the shattered pieces in my life with courage and with faith in God. It is not an easy task. I think I will forever be trapped in the process of healing, but with the guidance of the Lord,the support of my loving mother and faith in my husband that he would change, I will survive. In God's time I will heal. Though my husband has not shown any signs of concrete repentance and remorse for what he did, I am not angry with him. With his betrayal I learned that there's nothing my husband could do that could make me love him less; not even if it is at the expense of loosing myself.

A great read, sharing the pain and anguish of families living with adults with this distressing disorder. What a shame it couldn't have been written many years ago. My hope is that it will a BEST SELLER in the interests of future generations of children on the Autism spectrum and their families. A MUST READ for all professionals working in this field.

Finally a book for us...i.e. the silent witnesses to what can be all too often the awful truth of being married to an aspie.
I recommend this book to anyone who has anything to do with an aspie....and most especially to the professionals out there who almost always refuse to listen to us....the real experts on AS.
After all we live with it 24/7

Rodman's book contains essays and poems by people living with an an adult who has Asperger's Syndrome. Some of the contributors are partners, some are parents and some are siblings. (The only group not represented is those who grew up with an Asperger's parent.)

This is the first book to illustrate the tremendous difficulties and deep emotional pain faced by the families of Asperger's sufferers. Help in many forms is now available for the sufferers themselves, but very little support or compassion is available for their spouses and families, who often struggle with soul-searing loneliness, frustration, loss of self-esteem, bewilderment and profound feelings of rejection.

The following quote comes from Rodman's own essay:

"Is anyone listening?... We, the families with our blistered hearts and souls and damaged psyche, are the end-product of undiagnosed and untreated Asperger's Syndrome. How many families are suffering out there? The feelings of rejection and loneliness plays a major role in the lives of the Aspergers' family. You and your feelings are not recognized by the afflicted person."

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is battling alone with an AS partner, parent or sibling. You will discover that you are not alone any longer.

I also recommend it strongly to all psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other professionals who deal with AS. Many of them have absolutely no idea what the families are going through. It is time these voices were heard.

This book is the first in a series of good books-Part Romance, Part Detective Mystery.

Natalie Reed is a widow of a cop and works in a Newspaper in a small safe town. One day she comes home from work to find a dead body in her husbands study and goes to her neighbors house.

John McLean is the cop that gets called to investigate the dead body in Natalies house. He is also her husband Stuarts former partner and a single father.

John feels that Natalie is not safe in her house so she stays with him. There is only one problem, their attraction to one another!

With the help of his partner as well as his two younger brothers, Conner and Hugh (each of whom find romance in other books) John is able to crack the case of the body in Natalies house, but ends up learning more than he wanted to about his former and current partner.

Ever since John McLean's partner, Stuart Reed, died, the Fort Dare detective has done whatever he could to help Stuart's widow Natalie. Whether painting her house or telephoning occasionally to make sure she's okay, John has lived by the cop's code: if your partner dies, take care of his family. And always, Natalie has found some way to repay him because she doesn't want to feel obligated to anyone ever again. But suddenly, she finds a body in her study, and she hopes the man coming to the rescue will be John. She finds comfort in his arms, because he's become her friend. However, when he insists she stay at his house, she realizes she might want more than just friendship.

Single dad, John, supports his ex who requires skilled medical care, but even before she became ill, he knew their marriage was unraveling. Now,he'd like to keep Natalie around, but he feels he has no right to lust after his partner's widow, especially when he has domestic obligations himself.

When a second intruder breaks into Natalie's house, John realizes something sinister is going on, and it might involve his late partner. How can he get to the root of the problem without shattering lovely Natalie's belief in her husband? And how can he not lose his heart along the way?

This is the first in a trilogy by Ms. Johnson. Look for high emotional drama, believable characters, and a depth of human feeling in this well-crafted story. I chuckled at an obvious computer terminology glitch (those old beasties are 386s and 486s), but I applauded the otherwise skilled crafting of this engaging read. Highly recommended.

Years of discussion acclimate her to theoretical details of murder, but still leave Natalie Reed unprepared for gristly reality. When she discovers a body in her study, shock and terror take their toll. Natalie takes comfort that her husband's partner responds to the call and insists on finding her a safe place to stay. As details unfold, Natalie finds she must reevaluate the marriage to that bound her to Stuart Reed for three years. Indeed, Natalie faces, for the first time, the careless cruelty that belied the charm and sexiness her husband usually displayed.

Detective John McLean lives the cop's creed: If your partner dies, take care of his family. In spite of his own responsibilities to two young children and an ex-wife disabled by a crippling disease, John finds the time to paint her house, make repairs, and be available as a friend by phone and email. As the danger to Natalie becomes apparent, John finds himself protecting her with something more than just devotion and duty.

Friendship grows into something more in HIS PARTNER'S WIFE by Janice Kay Johnson. With a powerful hook to kick off the start of the book, and a surprising solution to missing money, this author keeps the pages turning. Emotionally gripping, each reevaluates the man who brought them together. The heroine was married to a good cop gone bad; the hero was his partner. Both find themselves questioning not just the past and the bad cop's influence on their lives, but also their own judgement. The act of reevaluation, however, brings redemption, allowing them to open to possibilities previously unconsidered. The first of a trilogy, HIS PARNTER'S WIFE PARTNER'S highly recommended.

This is a book written with empathy and wisdom. It has gifts to give readers who are traveling on the same path. It reminds us that we have the power to transform an experience--whatever the ultimate outcome--and create something of lasting value, in this case, a time of intimacy and true sharing.

This is a wonderful book. I bought it for my husband. And he said it helped him just to see how other people deal with this cancer.

This is a book by and for the partner of someone with cancer. In telling the story of how he and his wife lived together with cancer, and how the experience of dealing together with all the difficulties of her illness brought them closer together, the author comes to the startling discovery that living under the threat of pain and loss actually was like living in the headier times of romantic love. This book is very well written and, although it is the story of sad things, it is not a sad book. I strongly recommend this book for anyone sharing the adversities of cancer with another person.

Be warned, this book is one that should deffinatly not be judged by a short paragraph on the plot. Like many astounding books, when you try and tell somebody about the story line it comes off sounding tacky or dodgy. However, do not be fooled. This book is more that sex, and suicide. When reading it you find yourself relating almost to the characters which is often a lacking quality in books. Also the plot itself and the wild twists are very unpredictable which makes it an exciting and incredible read. I'm not going to tell you about the plot because that would ruin it for you, but my advice to you is do read it. It is worth it. To those of you who have read it and enjoyed it, may i suggest you also read "Plan B, by Jonathon Tropper" and "Secret History, by Donna Tartt"

And ignore the age, i am in fact 15 but am not registered as a member of Amazon and therefore couldn't write a review.

As the publisher of the audio book version (no longer available) of this book, I am very familiar with it and it's wonderfully, exciting and thrilling story. Once you pick it up you won't be able to put it down. It's got sex, plot, characterization, sex, and a fantastic ending...I always thought it would make a terrific movie.

This book has it all. Suspense, action, sex, and love. As a big fan of Clancy, I usually read political thrillers, but this book make me a huge fan of psychological thrillers also. The main character Phillie is a joy to read about. I recommend this book to all mature audiences.

Unlike "An Asperger Marriage", this book offers explanation and advice in hopes of developing understanding. My wife has found herself repeatedly experiencing "Aha's" as it becomes clear to her that I am not just an odd duck. If you only buy one book about relationships in context of Aspergers Syndrome, THIS IS THE ONE! I hope you find as much help and encouragement as my wife and I have.

My partner and I are both on the autistic spectrum, and I can't even begin to describe how valuable this book was for me (she hasn't read it yet, but plans to do so soon).

The first half is mainly about diagnosis. That didn't apply in our case, since we were already diagnosed, so I don't feel qualified to comment on that setion. The second half, however, is a gold mine of information on how to address one of the most important parts of any relationship: communication.

Those on the autistic spectrum communicate differently from the "neurologically typical". This book gets right into the "meat" of this matter by clearly and frankly explaining the different ways in which an "Aspie" (one with Asperger's Syndrome) interprets and uses language. It also explains strategies for both parties to use in bridging the communication gap -- rightly observing, by the way, that the Aspie partner needs to make an effort just as much as the non-Aspie partner does.

In addition, "Other Half" notes some other potential problems that may occur in your relationship (e.g., odd compulsive routines and how to deal with them) as well as certain strengths your Aspie partner will probably bring to your relationship that can be difficult to find in others.

If you or your partner have Asperger's Syndrome, this is not a book for you to miss.

This book is extremely helpful and supportive for those who have a Asperger spouse or significant other. It is very straight forward and tells it like it is. It was wonderful to know that I was not the only one who had to manage so many different aspects of our family's lives, but is realistic in explaining why it is necessary.

The book in not depressing, but realistic in the difficulities and benefits of this type of relationship. A good book to help you take charge and make sure that YOU also take care of yourself and know when to ask for some help.

I think this is a must read for anyone who lives with someone with Aspergers. It will really explain many of the things you may already do to support your spouse and why they work so well. This book would have saved me a lot of time and tears when I first got married. A quick read and excellent book.

ME ENCANTARIA QUE ME DIJERAN COMO PUEDO CONSEGUIR UNA COPIA DE ESTE EJEMPLAR TAN INTERESANTE. SOY ESTUDIANTE DE MAESTRIA Y SE QUE ME SERVIRA DE GRAN AYUDA EN UN CURSO QUE ESTOY TOMANDO ESTE SEMESTRE.

GRACIAS MIL, CARLOS A. SILVA-RUIZ

This is a very good book, it doesn't only focus on teachers but on parents and student as well. This book is easy to read, not heavy scientific language, and has very beautiful pictures. As a student and a mother I surely find everything I wish to read and know about "parents as partners in education". Thank you for a great book!

This text supplies new teachers with necessary information to understand the importance of parent involvement- "parents as partners"- in education.

This book is one of the best books on the subject of coping with the adult effects of childhood sexual abuse. I would say it is a must-have for abuse survivors and their loved ones.

I bought this book as a friend of two survivors, but wound up fascinated by the clear definitions of the types of abuse. When I found these definitions, which are near the back of this little treasure of a book, I started to inventory the ways in which I had been abused by others. As I read, however, I discovered how often I have been the abuser, without realizing I was perpetrating various types of mental abuse. Seeing those definitions in black and white helped me to set boundaries to prevent others from abusing me further...and it helped me to recognize--and stop--my own abuse of them. I just backordered a copy for my local library.

Beverly Engle gave us a wonderful gift when she wrote this book. It is the first book I purchased when my sister told me that she was molested as a child. In plain and simple language, the author dispels many of the myths associated with incest and describes the various phases of recovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone with questions and concerns about childhood sexual abuse.

This book takes you places you have always feared and sets you free. It is never too late to explore and expand your world of relationships as this book empowers us to think and act with new insights. The meditations are expecially enlightening and can be used time and time again. Waiting for the next book .

Dr. Rick has written an insightful, soul-searching blueprint to help all couples -- gay and straight -- partake of an honest journey toward forming healthy bonds of all kinds. He offers guidance for creating healthy relationships with lovers, friends, family, co-workers, and perhaps most importantly, with oneself. This unique book includes common-sense advice, humor, meditations, and lots of examples of how other gay couples make their way through the myriad of relationship joys and struggles. I highly recommend Dr. Rick's style of relationship counseling !

I've read a few books on dating and building and maintaining relationships and this one truly stands out! Not only does it cover building gay and lesbian partnerships, but also having healthy relationships with friends, family, coworkers, and yourself! There's no snippy banter or feckless chitchat, just honest, useful, valuable information based on the author's 15-plus years experience as a counselor and therapist. This book is packed with practical, thought-provoking information that guides you on a journey in a warm, sincere, gentle style.

The lawyer-protagonist's first problem in this beautifully written legal thriller is that he loses his place in the spy novel he is reading. Then he hears the second scream. If, like me, you start down this road in the early evening, be prepared for a rewarding but sleepless night.

Thrillers, perhaps by their nature, are disappointing. The antagonist, so dangerous in the beginning of most books, turns out to be a clumsy sod whom the protagonist easily puts away. The good guy, meanwhile, always seems to run a little faster and shoot a little straighter than mobs of bigger and better-trained people. The result is that even the best thrillers take place in a sort of never never land.

George Hammond manages to avoid the flaws in the genre, creating believable characters in a realistic setting. To say that Hammond is better than Grisham is true, but not enough. That is like saying that caviar is better than popcorn. Hammond is in the same league as Geoffrey Household, which means that he is at the top of the form.

Hammond manages to pull off a double play, because, not only does he create a thriller in a whole different league, he also manages to invent a lawfirm which is both realistic and fascinating. Most lawfirms in literature have no connection to the real world. Writers tend to tart up the image of the practice of law, making cases and events far more melodramatic than is really the case. But while Hammond captures the staid nature of law firm practice, his writing is never dull. He fills his law firm with cases which seem real (with interesting details) and draws a culture which is more accurate, even, than Louis Auchincloss. As a practicing attorney, I can attest to the accuracy of the world Hammond has manufactured. Pay particular attention to the advice and aphorisms spouted by the partners; they happen to be true.

This is a perfect gift for someone contemplating a legal career. It is well written and exciting, so it will hold anyone's interest. But it also draws an accurate picture of what practicing law is all about. Hammond is one of those rare people these days who seeks the truth. He knows what the meaning of is is.

This is a great book...grips your mind, fast-paced, fun to read...right from the opening scene. Would make a great screenplay.

And, you can tell that George did his homework in researching facts, places, situations that are woven into the story. As someone who has worked on the inside of law firms and in international business, [without giving away the story...] I can tell you that all of the "wild & crazy" situations in The Senior Partner (ethical, financial and business-wise) are totally believable and representative of what sometimes goes on behind-the-scenes in "the real world."

Read it. You won't regret it.