William Kenly

The Dogs of Divorce: the Journey out of a Dark Marriage William Kenly

"The Dogs of Divorce" is a sensitive book of hope and personal development. Kenly shares his thoughts and feelings in an inspirational way, from the serving of the papers through the next several years as he attempts to answer questions while re-building his life and caring for his children. His writing style is captivating, changing styles in each chapter just enough to make the read entertaining. William Kenly mixes humor and confession in a personal way that seduces the reader into feeling as though Kenly is speaking directly to them.

This journey should be read by anyone experiencing divorce, or by friends or family to someone who is. This riveting story delves deeply in search of the many psychological drivers of divorce, with the agony and euphoria -- even serendipity -- played out in a story to which many can relate. This book introduces us to a 40-something husband and father of three teens, who is suddenly served with divorce papers after 24 years of marriage. Stunned at first, he comes to understand that the signs had been building for years, and he must reconstruct the clues... between countless trips to the courthouse and the bewildering maze of legal and emotional twists and turns.

There are chapters on how to select an attorney, what new activities help the recovery process, what careless statements people will make as they attempt to be consoling, and much more. All served up in a well-written, well-illustrated masterpiece.

In the end, one son writes to his father, "Thank you for showing me that even when we are knocked down, it is possible to pick yourself up and to make an even better life."