Synopses & Reviews
In compelling prose, readers are drawn into an intimate encounter with the harsh realities of infidelity, of how and why it occurs and led transparently through a pathway of awakening. Decisions are made to change, and recreate, and ultimately a transformation of a broken marraige ending in divorce becomes a new relationship. Readers are inspired with hope and possibility. Life altering truths about love and modern marraige including the gifts and hidden dangers are explored. This is anchored in the compelling story of two people who choose to triumph over their individual and relationship failures.
Plus, a step by step guide to dealing with infidelity and restoring a relationship completes this tale of love lost and love restored.
Synopsis
In compelling prose, readers are drawn into an intimate encounter with the harsh realities of infidelity, why and how it occurs, and led transparently through a pathway of awakening. Plus, a step by step guide to dealing with infidelity and restoring a relationship complete this tale of love lost and love recaptured.
Synopsis
Through the harsh realities of infidelity and destruction… to awakening, change, and restoration. In compelling prose, readers are drawn into an intimate encounter with the harsh realities of infidelity, of how and why it occurs and led transparently through a pathway of awakening. Decisions are made to change, and recreate, and ultimately a transformation of a broken marriage ending in divorce becomes a new relationship. Readers are inspired with hope and possibility
About the Author
Dr. Jay Kent-Ferraro, originally from Brooklyn, NY, has graduate training in clinical, counseling, and organizational psychology with post-doctoral training was at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. He completed an APA-approved internship in family psychiatry at the Children’s Medical Center. He is a Nationally Certified Psychologist,
Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Corporate Coach & Trainer.
Chosen as a Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association, Dr. Jay
serves on several national boards that promote wellness and enhanced human
performance in corporate America and is a sought-after trainer and consultant. With the added degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA), Dr. Jay offers a unique blend of credentials. Dr. Jay is a frequently featured radio and TV guest who deals in particularwith personal- and professional-development topics. Julie Kent-Ferraro is no stranger to the stage or camera. With “quadruple-threat” training in vocal music, dance, acting, and public speaking, Julie has performed in live theater,
print, commercials, and motion pictures. She has worked with Coke, Safeway,
Otasco, and Sonic, as well as many of the country’s top modeling agencies.
Today, Julie is a sought-after speaker by many family, spiritual, and women’s organizations.
Having been personally trained by Drs. John and Julie Gottman at the
Gottman Institute in Seattle, Washington, she also is an affair-recovery coach
to couples healing from infidelity. Her most cherished role, however, is being
a wife to Jay and a mother to their four beautiful children.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ................................................................................ xvii
Foreword .................................................................................................. xv
Life on the Run ..........................................................................................1
Part I—Love Begins
Chapter 1 Caught By Surprise ...............................................................9
Chapter 2 Life in the Fast Lane ............................................................19
Chapter 3 Downhill Slide ....................................................................29
Part II —Infidelity Challenges Love
Chapter 4 Dizzy Days ..........................................................................43
Chapter 5 Holidaze..............................................................................53
Chapter 6 New Year .............................................................................73
Part III—Love Suspended and Reclaimed
Chapter 7 Separate Worlds ..................................................................97
Chapter 8 Love Challenges Infidelity .................................................109
Chapter 9 New Beginnings ................................................................121
Part IV—Love Restored
Chapter 10 Holidaze Revisited ............................................................147
Chapter 11 Love Transformed .............................................................161
Chapter 12 Life Lived in Love .............................................................179
Chapter 13 Wisdom Earned: !e Lessons ............................................195