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Stories That Heal a Broken Heart: Books and Movies to Help You Get Over a PAINFUL Breakup

Reading is a great solace in moments when you have absolutely NOTHING to love because your heart hurts - these books will help you get over a PAINFUL breakup.

In addition to your best friend BOOK teaching you about useful things, takes you to amazing places and shows you what true love looks like, can also help you get over a painful breakup.

The results of a survey published by The Reading Agency says that the books are said to be an excellent remedy for overcoming childhood trauma and getting over a painful breakup.
If you too are struggling with your emotions at this moment, we advise you to take the time to read these fantastic books that have helped you to ease the pain, at least for a moment. You will look at love, relationship and ex-love completely differently.

PS. You can read these books even if you are in the happiest relationship, because they will give you an extra a source of inspiration and improve your relationship.

Books that will help you get over a PAINFUL breakup

1. Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Nora is an author who has written screenplays for films such as Romance in Seattle, Čaka te pošt@, Julie & Julia, Silkwood... and it is absolutely impossible not to be inspired by the book as well When Harry met Sally.

Harry and Sally meet for the first time in 1977, when they are leaving for New York from the University of Chicago. Harry wants to become a political consultant and Sally a journalist. In New York, their paths diverge. Five years later, they meet again and separate again. When they meet again a few years later, they are both single. Harry was left by his wife and Sally broke up with her boyfriend.

BUY: €9.03

2. André Aciman, Call Me by Your Name (2007)

7-year-old Elio spends a relaxed summer with his parents in the Italian countryside. The peaceful holiday atmosphere is enhanced by the American student Oliver, with whom they become inseparable. The end of Oliver's vacation in Italy will shake their relationship, but this is only Eli's first love, and although their tender relationship is short, it will forever mark Eli's heart and soul.

BUY: €7.65

3. Maria Semple, Where Have You Gone, Bernadette? (2012)

Where have you gone, Bernadette? is a novel about the strong bond between mother and daughter. It is written with a lot of humor and in the form of emails, messages, FBI reports and correspondence between the main characters that will make you laugh. This novel also shows that family love is more important than all the challenges you face. And it is a great indicator that there are several forms of love in life (and not just partner love).

BUY: €6.37

4. JOjo Moyes, By Your Side (2016)

Based on the bestselling book by Jojo Moyes, the emotional story follows the lovable, but always a little distracted and naive Lou, who must turn over a new leaf in the book of his life. When she loses her boyfriend and her job, she takes a job at the mansion of a wealthy young banker, Will, who became completely crippled in a car accident.

BUY: €8.78

5. Gillian Flynn, She's Gone (2012)

Who are you anyway? What have we done to each other? Such and similar questions ask Nick Dunne on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary, when his wife Amy disappears without a trace.

BUY: €7.25

Other books that will help you get over a PAINFUL breakup:

  • Olivia Goldsmith, Club of devilish old ladies (1992) BUY
  • Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary (1996) BUY
  • Jenny Han, To All the Boys I've Loved Beforee (2014) BUY
  • Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul, Benj Pasek, La La Land (2017)

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