Once Upon a Divorce - by Betsy St Amant Haddox (Paperback)

About the Book

"As a divorce and single mama survivor, Betsy St. Amant Haddox shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happened when the romance author got dumped, complete with plenty of what-not-to-do's she learned on her bumbling journey toward wholeness. Turn the pages with Betsy as she navigates the abandonment by her husband, the seeming silence from heaven, dating as a single mom (which, by the way, is the equivalent of hula-hooping barbed wire), and learns how to recognize romance in the most unexpected places. (Spoiler alert-it's not from a man!) Divorce isn't the end of the story, rather, it's a chapter that got deserted just before the happily ever after. Join Betsy as she shares heartfelt advice learned directly from the front lines on acceptance, forgiveness, and the hard-won truth of hoping for more, while being content with where you are"--

Book Synopsis

What happens when the author of happily-ever-after romances gets divorced? As a divorce survivor and single mom, Betsy St. Amant Haddox--known for her charming rom-coms--shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happens after the fairy tale ends. Complete with plenty of what-not-to-do tales, Once Upon a Divorce features what she learned on her bumbling journey to wholeness.
In her humorous, vulnerable, and authentic way, Betsy recounts how she navigated her ex-husband's abandonment and the seeming silence from heaven that followed. She takes readers through the thorny path of figuring out life as a single mother, healing from loss, and finding God to be faithful through it all. Once Upon a Divorce proves that the end of a marriage isn't the end of the story.
Christian women will embrace this book because it helps them feel seen and validated amid their own relationship storms. And they will appreciate the biblical perspective Betsy brings as she tackles divorce and its aftermath from a Christian perspective, not a "girl power" one.
Join Betsy as she shares heartfelt advice for the "now what?" chapter--advice learned firsthand on acceptance, forgiveness, and the hard-won truth of hoping for more, while being content right where you are.

Review Quotes

Once Upon a Divorce offers the healing many women are looking for through heart, humor, and the Holy Spirit. St. Amant Haddox's poignant authenticity is relatable and sure to inspire readers.--Angela Ruth Strong, award-winning author of Husband Auditions (12/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

If the end of your marriage feels like the end of your story, this book will prove a timely rescue for your heart. With refreshing transparency, practical advice, and engaging humor, Betsy gently guides you from deep hurt to deep hope through God's boundless love.--Allen Arnold, executive producer of content at Wild at Heart and author (12/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

Reading Betsy St. Amant Haddox is like having coffee with a friend who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. She takes us from the end of her marriage to the other side, and she does so buoyed with hope, compassion, and wisdom for anyone walking that same road.--Micha Boyett, host of The Slow Way and author (12/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

What a gem this book is. Betsy takes us into the deep end to tread water and experience the raw waves of divorce. She encourages us to swim for a while rather than rushing to dry ground. She's not afraid to admit her doubts, fears, and mistakes while offering hope that can only come from an authentic, grounded relationship with Jesus Christ. We need more authors like her to speak the truth with grace. There's no separating God from our everyday experiences, and Betsy makes that clear--without Jesus, we can do nothing. Through grace-filled advice and wisdom, Betsy helps readers remember their source of hope so they can lean wholly on the Father for comfort and recovery in his timing.--Tez Brooks, award-winning author (12/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)