THE REMARRIAGE BLUEPRINT

Scarf provides a complete instruction manual for dealing with the challenges of remarriage, especially when dependent children are involved. Lisa Bunting's narration gives gravitas to this well-organized book without dampening its optimistic tone. Notable for its appealing range of emotional tones and nuanced phrasing, her performance sounds fully engaged with this helpful material. Presenting a rich supply of relationship wisdom, Bunting offers Scarf's interviews with seven remarried couples to illustrate a variety of challenges remarried couples face--practical, financial, parenting, and those of dealing with ex-spouses and extended family members. The writing is confident, her advice decidedly pointed. Overall, Bunting expresses the author's compassion, and that is what lingers and makes this must-hear marriage advice. T.W. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2014]