Caution: This story has no vampires. The bloodsucking' is done by an ex-wife and state divorce laws. Experience one man's ordeal in an unwanted divorce."

The resounding swing of the judges gavel signaled the final breath of Lennys twenty-five years of marriage. He never wanted it to end this way. He had tried to stop it. But Janine had been trying less and less over the last two decades. Was she as crazy as he thought? Follow Lennys story as he reminisces about the struggles of a difficult marriage, the torture of a vindictive divorce, and the shattered dreams of an idealistic teenager. Educated and successful, Lenny was a chiropractor and math teacher who seemed to have it all. But despite his success in certain areas, his marriage was in shambles. There could be no enjoyment of the fruits of his labor when his marriage was in turmoil. With no holds barred, Lee Kronert shares a mans view of an unwilling divorce and the possibility of loving again. In this raw and painfully exposing story, Lenny takes readers through his experiences in life that led to marrying Janine, the birth of the four children he would give anything for, and ultimately the woman of his dreams, proving love can heal all wounds.

This thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion. In an effort to alter behavior, scientists have conducted research to better understand the factors that contribute to both caring and cruel behavior among individuals and groups. This uplifting volume reviews evidence collected from experts across disciplines and explains how certain psychological, spiritual, and religious factors spur compassion and deter cruelty. The work extols the importance of religion and psychology as tools for better understanding and influencing behavior. With deep reflection combined with research-based insights, the book considers the various avenues for creating kinder human beings. Expert contributors examine empirical evidence to learn if engagement in particular activities results in benevolent behavior, while chapters present the many ways in which kindness touches all aspects of life—from racial harmony, to child rearing, to work environments. Topics include exploring the healing effects of prayers and meditation, integrating compassion into higher education, and parenting with greater mindfulness and care.

“A searing, chilling sliver of perfection . . . May well turn out to be the year’s best thriller.” —Charles Finch, The New York Times Book Review “This is simply one of the nastiest and most disturbing thrillers I’ve read in years. I loved it, right down to the utterly chilling final line.” —Gillian Flynn A spellbinding, darkly twisted novel about desire and obsession, and the complicated lines between truth and perception, Our Kind of Cruelty introduces Araminta Hall, a chilling new voice in psychological suspense. This is a love story. Mike’s love story. Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely, life before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, Mike has dedicated his life to making her happy. He’s found the perfect home, the perfect job; he’s sculpted himself into the physical ideal V has always wanted. He knows they’ll be blissfully happy together. It doesn’t matter that she hasn’t been returning his e-mails or phone calls. It doesn’t matter that she says she’s marrying Angus. It’s all just part of the secret game they used to play. If Mike watches V closely, he’ll see the signs. If he keeps track of her every move, he’ll know just when to come to her rescue . . .