Poulter (a clinical psychologist and author of popular books on family relationships) involves readers actively in every step of his advice for going through with the break-up of a marriage or serious relationship, healing, and moving on. The first section walks the reader through the break-up "in slow motion," placing the focus at different times on the potential causes and emotional fallout of the event and encouraging steps to detach from an ex. The second section encourages reflection on the recent and distant past and activities to approach intimacy with new strength. The final section focuses on eliminating the influence of past relationships on new ones. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)