30 Books like Getting Past Your Breakup

The Journey from Abandonment to Healing, Revised and Updated

by Susan Anderson • 2000

Love loss triggers the same craving as addiction. The stages that lead from shock to hope.

4.22

2k+

💔 Breakup Recovery 🌑 Grief Work 🧸 Inner Child Healing 💉 Love Addiction 💖 Self-Compassion

The Journey from Abandonment to Healing, Revised and Updated Summary

The Journey from Abandonment to Healing, Revised and Updated 97%

Love loss triggers the same craving as addiction. The stages that lead from shock to hope.

by Susan Anderson 2000

4.22

2k+ ratings

💔 Breakup Recovery 🌑 Grief Work 🧸 Inner Child Healing 💉 Love Addiction 💖 Self-Compassion

Conscious Uncoupling

by Katherine Woodward Thomas • 2015

Five steps to break up without breaking apart: protect your children, heal your past, and thrive.

4.19

2k+

🔧 Breakup Recovery 💔 Healing From Heartbreak 👪 Divorcing Parents 🧒 Co-Parenting 🔄 Relationship Patterns

Conscious Uncoupling 97%

Five steps to break up without breaking apart: protect your children, heal your past, and thrive.

by Katherine Woodward Thomas 2015

4.19

2k+ ratings

🔧 Breakup Recovery 💔 Healing From Heartbreak 👪 Divorcing Parents 🧒 Co-Parenting 🔄 Relationship Patterns

Breakup Bootcamp

by Amy Chan • 2020

Decode the attachment wounds your breakup exposed before you pick the next one.

4.18

867

🫀 Breakup Recovery 🧸 Attachment Theory 💬 Dating Advice 🤲 Self-Compassion 🧠 Inner Critic Work

Breakup Bootcamp 96%

Decode the attachment wounds your breakup exposed before you pick the next one.

by Amy Chan 2020

4.18

867 ratings

🫀 Breakup Recovery 🧸 Attachment Theory 💬 Dating Advice 🤲 Self-Compassion 🧠 Inner Critic Work

Love Lost, Love Found

by Tatiana Jerome • 2017

Heal the breakup, rebuild your standards, and open your heart again: the full recovery roadmap.

3.63

115

💔 Breakup Recovery 🧘 Self-Care Routines 💪 Emotional Resilience 🚧 Boundary Setting 🙏 Gratitude Practice

Love Lost, Love Found 96%

Heal the breakup, rebuild your standards, and open your heart again: the full recovery roadmap.

by Tatiana Jerome 2017

3.63

115 ratings

💔 Breakup Recovery 🧘 Self-Care Routines 💪 Emotional Resilience 🚧 Boundary Setting 🙏 Gratitude Practice

How to Fix a Broken Heart

by Guy Winch • 2018

Your brain treats heartbreak like drug withdrawal. So why does nobody tell you how to detox?

4.15

4k+

💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🖤 Grief And Loss 🤗 Self-Compassion 🧘 Mindfulness 🧩 Self-Redefinition

How to Fix a Broken Heart 96%

Your brain treats heartbreak like drug withdrawal. So why does nobody tell you how to detox?

by Guy Winch 2018

4.15

4k+ ratings

💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🖤 Grief And Loss 🤗 Self-Compassion 🧘 Mindfulness 🧩 Self-Redefinition

The Optimist's Guide to Divorce

by Suzanne Riss • 2016

The divorce is final. The question now is what you build with the pieces.

3.98

133

🏠 Divorce Recovery 🔄 Relationship Patterns 💪 Emotional Resilience 💕 Dating After Divorce ☀️ Positive Psychology

The Optimist's Guide to Divorce 96%

The divorce is final. The question now is what you build with the pieces.

by Suzanne Riss 2016

3.98

133 ratings

🏠 Divorce Recovery 🔄 Relationship Patterns 💪 Emotional Resilience 💕 Dating After Divorce ☀️ Positive Psychology

You Can Heal Your Heart

by Louise L. Hay • 2014

Your thoughts after loss can either trap you or free you. Here's the difference.

4.11

2k+

🪦 Grief And Loss Processing 💔 Breakup Recovery 🐾 Pet Bereavement ✨ Positive Affirmations 🔄 Reframing Loss

You Can Heal Your Heart 95%

Your thoughts after loss can either trap you or free you. Here's the difference.

by Louise L. Hay 2014

4.11

2k+ ratings

🪦 Grief And Loss Processing 💔 Breakup Recovery 🐾 Pet Bereavement ✨ Positive Affirmations 🔄 Reframing Loss

Single On Purpose

by John Kim • 2021

Being single isn't a gap. It's where you build the self a real relationship needs.

3.94

8k+

🍂 Singlehood 💔 Breakup Recovery 🪞 Self-Connection 🌊 Radical Acceptance 🛡️ Emotional Resilience

Single On Purpose 95%

Being single isn't a gap. It's where you build the self a real relationship needs.

by John Kim 2021

3.94

8k+ ratings

🍂 Singlehood 💔 Breakup Recovery 🪞 Self-Connection 🌊 Radical Acceptance 🛡️ Emotional Resilience

Healing from Toxic Relationships

by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis • 2022

Ten steps to cut ties, heal the damage, and stop attracting toxic partners.

4.18

567

🪞 Narcissistic Abuse Recovery ☣️ Toxic Relationships 🛡️ Boundary Setting 💔 Emotional Abuse Recovery 🩹 Trauma Recovery

Healing from Toxic Relationships Summary

Healing from Toxic Relationships 95%

Ten steps to cut ties, heal the damage, and stop attracting toxic partners.

by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis 2022

4.18

567 ratings

🪞 Narcissistic Abuse Recovery ☣️ Toxic Relationships 🛡️ Boundary Setting 💔 Emotional Abuse Recovery 🩹 Trauma Recovery

Big Dating Energy

by Jeff Guenther • 2024

A therapist's dating playbook built on what most advice ignores: being your real self.

4.17

522

🧩 Attachment Styles 📱 Modern Dating 💎 Authentic Dating 🎯 Intentional Dating 🧠 Dating Psychology

Big Dating Energy 94%

A therapist's dating playbook built on what most advice ignores: being your real self.

by Jeff Guenther 2024

4.17

522 ratings

🧩 Attachment Styles 📱 Modern Dating 💎 Authentic Dating 🎯 Intentional Dating 🧠 Dating Psychology

Love Yourself First

by Krystle Laughter • 2020

Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.

4.39

368

💔 Toxic Relationships ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 💎 Self-Worth 🩹 Healing From Trauma

Love Yourself First 94%

Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.

by Krystle Laughter 2020

4.39

368 ratings

💔 Toxic Relationships ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 💎 Self-Worth 🩹 Healing From Trauma

It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken

by Greg Behrendt • 2005

Stop calling him. Sixty days, zero contact, and the rules to actually stick to it.

3.97

12k+

💔 Breakup Recovery 💪 Tough Love Advice 😂 Humorous Self-Help 🚫 No Contact Rule 🧘 Emotional Detox

It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken Summary

It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken 94%

Stop calling him. Sixty days, zero contact, and the rules to actually stick to it.

by Greg Behrendt 2005

3.97

12k+ ratings

💔 Breakup Recovery 💪 Tough Love Advice 😂 Humorous Self-Help 🚫 No Contact Rule 🧘 Emotional Detox

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

by Nick Viall • 2022

Stop the birthday text. Real dating rules for finding love without lying to yourself.

3.62

3k+

💔 Modern Dating 🚧 Boundary Setting 🧲 Dating Compatibility 💔 Breakup Recovery ☣️ Toxic Relationships

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday Summary

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday 94%

Stop the birthday text. Real dating rules for finding love without lying to yourself.

by Nick Viall 2022

3.62

3k+ ratings

💔 Modern Dating 🚧 Boundary Setting 🧲 Dating Compatibility 💔 Breakup Recovery ☣️ Toxic Relationships

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship

by Margalis Fjelstad • 2017

Your empathy made you a target. The recovery path for caretakers after a narcissistic relationship.

4.26

347

🔥 Narcissistic Abuse 🪢 Codependency Recovery 💔 Emotional Abuse Recovery 🚧 Boundary Setting 🪞 Self Esteem Rebuilding

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship Summary

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship 94%

Your empathy made you a target. The recovery path for caretakers after a narcissistic relationship.

by Margalis Fjelstad 2017

4.26

347 ratings

🔥 Narcissistic Abuse 🪢 Codependency Recovery 💔 Emotional Abuse Recovery 🚧 Boundary Setting 🪞 Self Esteem Rebuilding

Didn't See That Coming

by Rachel Hollis • 2020

Pain is mandatory. Suffering is negotiable. How to rebuild when everything collapses.

3.64

18k+

🩹 Crisis Recovery 💪 Emotional Resilience 🕊️ Life After Loss 💔 Divorce Recovery 🧠 Positive Psychology

Didn't See That Coming 94%

Pain is mandatory. Suffering is negotiable. How to rebuild when everything collapses.

by Rachel Hollis 2020

3.64

18k+ ratings

🩹 Crisis Recovery 💪 Emotional Resilience 🕊️ Life After Loss 💔 Divorce Recovery 🧠 Positive Psychology

The Wisdom of a Broken Heart

by Susan Piver • 2009

Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.

4.14

1k+

🌑 Heartbreak Recovery 🧠 Buddhist Psychology 🧘 Meditation Practice 💗 Self-Compassion Work 📝 Therapeutic Writing

The Wisdom of a Broken Heart 94%

Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.

by Susan Piver 2009

4.14

1k+ ratings

🌑 Heartbreak Recovery 🧠 Buddhist Psychology 🧘 Meditation Practice 💗 Self-Compassion Work 📝 Therapeutic Writing

8 Rules of Love

by Jay Shetty • 2023

A former monk's rules for love: solitude first, purpose over partner, and conflict solved together.

3.90

30k+

🧘 Spiritual Self-Help 🧠 Relationship Psychology 🤝 Conflict Resolution 💔 Breakup Healing 🏔️ Solitude Practice

8 Rules of Love 94%

A former monk's rules for love: solitude first, purpose over partner, and conflict solved together.

by Jay Shetty 2023

3.90

30k+ ratings

🧘 Spiritual Self-Help 🧠 Relationship Psychology 🤝 Conflict Resolution 💔 Breakup Healing 🏔️ Solitude Practice

¿Amar o depender?

by Walter Riso • 2003

When love feels like withdrawal, the solution isn't more love, but a fortified self.

4.10

3k+

💉 Love Addiction ⛓️ Emotional Dependency 🕊️ Detachment Practices 💔 Breakup Recovery 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

¿Amar o depender? 94%

When love feels like withdrawal, the solution isn't more love, but a fortified self.

by Walter Riso 2003

4.10

3k+ ratings

💉 Love Addiction ⛓️ Emotional Dependency 🕊️ Detachment Practices 💔 Breakup Recovery 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Life That's Waiting

by Brianna Wiest • 2025

Breakthroughs don't start with grand plans, but with one small improvement you repeat daily.

4.02

2k+

🌱 Meaning Cultivation 🩹 Emotional Healing ☮️ Inner Peace 💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🧩 Incremental Change

The Life That's Waiting 94%

Breakthroughs don't start with grand plans, but with one small improvement you repeat daily.

by Brianna Wiest 2025

4.02

2k+ ratings

🌱 Meaning Cultivation 🩹 Emotional Healing ☮️ Inner Peace 💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🧩 Incremental Change

The Shift

by Tinx • 2023

Stop auditioning. The dating expert who'll teach you to make your life the thing you're building.

3.93

10k+

🗓️ Dating Advice 💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🧘 Emotional Self-Reliance 🚶 Solo Adventures 👯 Female Friendships

The Shift 94%

Stop auditioning. The dating expert who'll teach you to make your life the thing you're building.

by Tinx 2023

3.93

10k+ ratings

🗓️ Dating Advice 💔 Heartbreak Recovery 🧘 Emotional Self-Reliance 🚶 Solo Adventures 👯 Female Friendships

Mr Unavailable and the Fallback Girl

by Natalie Lue • 2008

Every relationship you've had has failed, and you're the one thing they all share.

4.23

991

🚪 Unavailable Partners ☣️ Toxic Relationships 🧷 Attachment Theory 🎰 Intermittent Reinforcement 🚧 Boundary Setting

Mr Unavailable and the Fallback Girl Summary

Mr Unavailable and the Fallback Girl 93%

Every relationship you've had has failed, and you're the one thing they all share.

by Natalie Lue 2008

4.23

991 ratings

🚪 Unavailable Partners ☣️ Toxic Relationships 🧷 Attachment Theory 🎰 Intermittent Reinforcement 🚧 Boundary Setting

The Parallel Parenting Solution

by Carl Knickerbocker JD • 2021

Divorce advice says cooperate. For a third of families, that advice prolongs the abuse.

4.49

254

🏡 Post-Divorce Parenting ⚡ High-Conflict Co-Parenting 🩹 Divorce Recovery 🎭 Narcissistic Ex-Partners 🚧 Communication Boundaries

The Parallel Parenting Solution 93%

Divorce advice says cooperate. For a third of families, that advice prolongs the abuse.

by Carl Knickerbocker JD 2021

4.49

254 ratings

🏡 Post-Divorce Parenting ⚡ High-Conflict Co-Parenting 🩹 Divorce Recovery 🎭 Narcissistic Ex-Partners 🚧 Communication Boundaries

The Truth About Children and Divorce

by Robert E. Emery • 2004

Your children need you to manage your emotions before you manage the custody schedule.

4.12

215

🫂 Co-Parenting 💔 Divorce Recovery 🌱 Child Resilience 🧭 Authoritative Parenting 🏠 Blended Families

The Truth About Children and Divorce Summary

The Truth About Children and Divorce 93%

Your children need you to manage your emotions before you manage the custody schedule.

by Robert E. Emery 2004

4.12

215 ratings

🫂 Co-Parenting 💔 Divorce Recovery 🌱 Child Resilience 🧭 Authoritative Parenting 🏠 Blended Families

You’re Overthinking It

by Sabrina Alexis Bendory • 2023

Dating overthinking isn't intuition. It's self-sabotage wearing a convincing disguise.

4.13

248

💕 Dating Advice 🪞 Self-Worth In Dating 🔗 Attachment Patterns 🚧 Emotional Boundaries ⚠️ Toxic Relationships

You’re Overthinking It 93%

Dating overthinking isn't intuition. It's self-sabotage wearing a convincing disguise.

by Sabrina Alexis Bendory 2023

4.13

248 ratings

💕 Dating Advice 🪞 Self-Worth In Dating 🔗 Attachment Patterns 🚧 Emotional Boundaries ⚠️ Toxic Relationships

Beyond Codependency

by Melody Beattie • 1989

Codependency doesn't end when you first set a boundary. Here's what happens after.

4.22

4k+

🌀 Codependency Recovery 🏠 Family Of Origin Work 🧱 Healthy Boundaries 💕 Self-Compassion Practices 🔄 Breaking Cycles

Beyond Codependency 93%

Codependency doesn't end when you first set a boundary. Here's what happens after.

by Melody Beattie 1989

4.22

4k+ ratings

🌀 Codependency Recovery 🏠 Family Of Origin Work 🧱 Healthy Boundaries 💕 Self-Compassion Practices 🔄 Breaking Cycles

Things No One Taught Us About Love

by Vex King • 2024

Most people learn to love backwards. The real work starts with you, not them.

4.06

3k+

💑 Romantic Relationships 💖 Self-Love 🧘 Inner Work 🚧 Emotional Boundaries 🔓 Vulnerability

Things No One Taught Us About Love Summary

Things No One Taught Us About Love 93%

Most people learn to love backwards. The real work starts with you, not them.

by Vex King 2024

4.06

3k+ ratings

💑 Romantic Relationships 💖 Self-Love 🧘 Inner Work 🚧 Emotional Boundaries 🔓 Vulnerability

How to Be an Adult in Relationships

by David Richo • 2002

Heal old wounds and end the dance of cling and run: the five skills adult love requires.

4.11

8k+

🧘 Mindful Relationships 🩹 Childhood Wound Healing 🔗 Adult Attachment ⚡ Conflict Resolution 🕉️ Spiritual Psychology

How to Be an Adult in Relationships Summary

How to Be an Adult in Relationships 93%

Heal old wounds and end the dance of cling and run: the five skills adult love requires.

by David Richo 2002

4.11

8k+ ratings

🧘 Mindful Relationships 🩹 Childhood Wound Healing 🔗 Adult Attachment ⚡ Conflict Resolution 🕉️ Spiritual Psychology

The Mindful Attraction Plan

by Athol Kay • 2013

Fix your body, your bank account, and your confidence. The relationship fixes itself.

4.10

242

🩹 Relationship Repair 💘 Attraction Dynamics 📋 Personal Accountability ⚡ Burnout Prevention 💪 Confidence Building

The Mindful Attraction Plan 93%

Fix your body, your bank account, and your confidence. The relationship fixes itself.

by Athol Kay 2013

4.10

242 ratings

🩹 Relationship Repair 💘 Attraction Dynamics 📋 Personal Accountability ⚡ Burnout Prevention 💪 Confidence Building

Toxic People

by Lillian Glass • 1995

Ten concrete techniques for neutralizing toxic behavior, tailored to whoever is dishing it out.

3.52

460

☣️ Toxic Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 💔 Emotional Abuse 🗣️ Pop Psychology 📚 Self-Help Classics

Toxic People 93%

Ten concrete techniques for neutralizing toxic behavior, tailored to whoever is dishing it out.

by Lillian Glass 1995

3.52

460 ratings

☣️ Toxic Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 💔 Emotional Abuse 🗣️ Pop Psychology 📚 Self-Help Classics

Get the Guy

by Matthew Hussey • 2013

A coach who trained 10,000 men reveals what actually makes them approach, commit, and stay.

3.97

5k+

💘 Dating Advice 🧠 Male Psychology 📱 Modern Dating 💬 Social Skills 💪 Confidence Building

Get the Guy 93%

A coach who trained 10,000 men reveals what actually makes them approach, commit, and stay.

by Matthew Hussey 2013

3.97

5k+ ratings

💘 Dating Advice 🧠 Male Psychology 📱 Modern Dating 💬 Social Skills 💪 Confidence Building

Compare Features	Free	Pro
📖 Read Summaries Read unlimited summaries. Free users get 3 per month
🎧 Listen to Summaries Listen to unlimited summaries in 40 languages	—
❤️ Unlimited Bookmarks Free users are limited to 4	—
📜 Unlimited History Free users are limited to 4	—
📥 Unlimited Downloads Free users are limited to 1	—

People love SoBrief

Join our global community of 600,000+ readers

★★★★★

This site is a total game-changer. I've been flying through book summaries like never before. Highly, highly recommend.

— Dave G

Worth my money and time, and really well made. I've never seen this quality of summaries on other websites. Very helpful!

— Em

Highly recommended!! Fantastic service. Perfect for those that want a little more than a teaser but not all the intricate details of a full audio book.

— Greg M