Inspired by her own divorce, D. L. Mars' "Death of a Fairy Tale" is a wide-eyed and unflinching look at what causes marriages to fall apart and a candid exploration of how to grow through the pain of broken dreams.

Drawing on the vast experiences of scores of women, the book examines the psychological, financial, and physical impact a traumatizing relationship can have on its victim. With uncompromising honesty and moments of humor, "Death of a Fairy Tale" affirms that life should not end when a marriage does, reminding us that things like deceit and suffering need to have an expiration date.