Adult children of divorce speak out about growing up with--and moving beyond--parental divorce

Claire Berman

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Adult children of divorce speak out about growing up with--and moving beyond--parental divorce

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Adult Children of Divorce Speak Out

by Claire Berman

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Some kids think divorce means the end of happiness, but what if it’s just the start of a new beginning? Imagine discovering the strength inside you to heal and grow beyond family changes. This story shows why understanding your feelings matters more than you think.

Themes

DivorceMental HealthFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book explores the emotional journey of adult children who have experienced parental divorce, offering insight into the psychological impact and paths to healing. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it addresses complex feelings in an accessible way and can support conversations about family change and mental health.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

285 pages
ISBN
0671731491
Pages
285
Publisher
Touchstone
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adult Children of Divorced ParentsMental HealthDivorcePsychological AspectsPsychological Aspects of DivorcePsychological AdaptationPsychologySocial Adjustment