Getting to good riddance A no-bullsh*t breakup survival guide

In this upbeat if conventional outing, psychologist Eckleberry-Hunt (Move on Motherf*cker) lays out a tough love approach to getting over breakups. Using client stories and psychological theory, the author provides the brokenhearted with strategies for "taking your frustration and anger and channeling it into forward progress." Citing research that found swearing can have a cathartic effect, Eckleberry-Hunt encourages readers to adopt the mantra "move on, motherfucker" and take responsibility for their sulking. She recommends keeping a journal to identify problematic beliefs, and illustrates its benefits with the story of a client who made peace with a breakup after writing about things he was grateful for and working past his conviction that being single made him a loser. The author details psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief and urges readers to navigate them by reflecting on and arguing back against negative thoughts. "Survival skills" for managing a split include keeping a daily routine, avoiding alcohol, and doing yoga. The advice isn't novel, but Eckleberry-Hunt's can-do attitude is motivating ("You will feel better.... I can't say exactly when, but it will happen"). Heartsick readers will appreciate this humorous, compassionate, and profane manual. (July)

Psychologist and self-described recovering "people pleaser, control freak, and worrier" Eckleberry-Hunt (Move on Motherf*cker; Swear Your Way to Sanity) pulls no punches in this relationships title that draws on research about cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, and humor. In it, Eckleberry-Hunt explains how to get through the first two weeks after a rough break-up--the most challenging part--and then move forward. It gets interesting when Eckleberry-Hunt posits that using profanity, especially in positive self-talk, can help one cope with the end of a relationship; she also talks readers through hypothetical situations and coping strategies. Eckleberry-Hunt scatters recommendations for other resources throughout the book, but readers will have to dig to find them. She does cite sources at the end, but there is no index; this may prove frustrating for readers who are looking for specific information. VERDICT Fans of irreverent self-help like Rachel Hollis's Girl, Stop Apologizing will enjoy Eckleberry-Hunt's book.--Michelle Lettus