Gray Divorce

After 20, 30, or even 40 years of marriage, countless vacations, raising well-adjusted children, and sharing property and finances, what could go wrong?&#160;<BR /> &#160;<BR /><I>Gray&#160;Divorce</I>&#160;is a provocative look at the rising rate of marital splits after the age of 50.&#160; Renowned author and researcher Jocelyn Elise Crowley uncovers the reasons why men and women&#160;divorce&mdash;and the penalties and benefits that they receive for their choices. From the outside, many may ask why couples in mid-life and readying for retirement choose to make a drastic change in their marital status. Yet, nearly one out of every four divorces&#160;in the United States is &ldquo;gray.&rdquo; With a deft eye, Crowley analyzes the differing experiences of women and men in this mid-life transition&mdash;the seismic shift in individual priorities, the role of increased life expectancy, and how women are affected economically while men are affected socially. With a realistic yet passionate voice, Crowley shares the personal positive outlooks and the necessary supportive public policies that must be enacted to best help the newly divorced. Engaging and instructive,&#160;<I>Gray&#160;Divorce</I>&#160;is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary American culture.&#160;