Tag Archive for: divorce

The Children of the Roses

What ever happened to the children of Mr. and Mrs. Rose? Warren Adler’s ‘The War of The Roses’ leaped onto the public consciousness and has since remained an essential thread in a wider tapestry of divorce iconography. Now, Adler presents us with the chandelier-shattering legacy of Barbara and Jonathan Rose relived in their children Josh […]

The War of the Roses

“If you are looking for a high-octane tale of marital dysfunction with guaranteed laughs, The War of the Roses is endlessly diverting.” —The Times of London, March 23, 2025 (read full review) With the highly anticipated release of The Roses—a bold new film adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman—Warren Adler’s legendary novel The War of the […]

What Can Be Done About the Pain of Divorce? Divorce Consultant Joy A. Dryer Reviews “The War of the Roses – The Children”

We know that marital conflict negatively affects children’s adjustment, and divorce specifically increases risk for children, as the high drama of The War of the Roses – The Children underlines. However, several factors make today’s divorce more humane, where both adults’ and kids’ voices are heard by all….

Top 10 Movies About Divorce in America

Divorces are never fun to go through, but some of us enjoy watching movies on divorce. If you enjoy watching movies on divorce, then get ready for our top 10 movies about divorce in America …

From the WSJ: “The Divorce Generation”

Having survived their own family splits, Generation X parents are determined to keep their marriages together. It doesn’t always work.

25 Years After: The Dark Appeal of the Divorce Novel

25 Years After: The Dark Appeal of the Divorce Novel This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the publication of The War of the Roses, by Warren Adler. Long considered a classic novel of divorce and the American zeitgeist, the book was further popularized by a film adaptation and remains in print as well as […]