Audiobooks to Get You Through a Breakup

The end of a relationship is one of the most emotionally devastating things a person can go through, whether it’s on mutual, amicable terms or not. It’s no secret why there are millions of songs, poems, and films about breakups—heartbreak, sadly, seems to be a shared human experience. But since it’s so universal, that means there’s no shortage of people to turn to for help and advice on how to weather the worst of it all. These listens offer help and healing—from how to handle your emotions to regaining your confidence to how take care of yourself through it all.

It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken

The Smart Girl's Breakup Buddy

De: Greg Behrendt, Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt

Narrado por: Various

Duración: 6 h y 15 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 09-21-05

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 890 calificaciones

The philosophy behind this book is simple: broken stuff isn’t helpful or useful, and sometimes it’s beyond salvaging. You wouldn’t keep trying to use a broken computer or car, so why continue with a broken relationship? Learn how to put a breakup behind you, view it as a fresh start, and change your life for the better with this listen that’s carefully written and narrated by husband-and-wife duo Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt.
Getting Over a Breakup

75 Easy Steps to Get Over a Breakup

De: Kate Anderson

Narrado por: Rebekah Amber Clark

Duración: 1 h y 49 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 03-22-16

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 474 calificaciones

Breakups sometimes seem like the most painful, insurmountable experiences, but best selling author Kate Anderson has 75 simple steps towards helping you recover. They cover a lot of ground, including dealing with social media, friends, and family; getting through the moments of pain and anguish; working towards moving on… and more. Rebekah Amber Clark’s calm, straightforward delivery keeps you focused on healing in a healthy, constructive way.
Year of Yes

How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person

De: Shonda Rhimes

Narrado por: Shonda Rhimes

Duración: 7 h y 4 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-10-15

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 25,003 calificaciones

If you want to make changes in your life after a breakup, it can help to try a little positivity. Shonda Rhimes, creator of hit series Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, decided to spend a year saying yes to everything that came her way. She narrates her own story of how that small action changed her life for the better—and it just might inspire you to do the same.
The Breakup Bible

Why Relationships End and Living Through the Ending of Yours

De: Daphne Rose Kingma

Narrado por: Daphne Rose Kingma

Duración: 3 h y 39 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-04-15

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 36 calificaciones

Using real-life examples from Daphne Rose Kingma's 25 years of work as a couple’s therapist, the author-narrated The Breakup Bible offers insights into how to turn the end of a relationship into a positive experience. Using exercises and real-life examples, she helps you handle self-doubts about moving on and addresses the questions and fears you have about loving again.
Buddhism for Break-ups

De: Meshel Laurie

Narrado por: Meshel Laurie

Duración: 5 h y 29 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 01-30-17

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 37 calificaciones

Comedian Meshel Laurie turned to Buddhist philosophy when her 19-year marriage ended, and gained a lot of insight and wisdom in return. She uses humor and heart to discuss, in her own voice, how to embrace the changes in your life, how to keep calm when your emotions feel like they’re too much to handle, and how to use your pain to grow and learn.
The Days of Abandonment

De: Elena Ferrante

Narrado por: Hillary Huber

Duración: 7 h y 36 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 07-07-15

Idioma: Inglés

3.5 out of 5 stars 658 calificaciones

Not every day is going to be easy, even when you're giving it your best effort. Sometimes, you just need to commiserate. Indulge in a little wallowing with this electrifying best selling Italian novel of a newly single woman who is losing all control of her life following her breakup. Audie-nominated Hillary Huber’s voice has an enrapturing effect as she spins beloved author Elena Ferrante’s tale of rage and heartbreak.
Rebuilding

When Your Relationship Ends

De: Bruce Fisher EdD, Robert Alberti PhD

Narrado por: Joel Richards

Duración: 11 h y 5 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 02-28-17

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 96 calificaciones

Dr. Fisher shares his divorce process rebuilding blocks, an effective 19-step method for making the experience of a breakup healthier and less traumatic for yourself and your loved ones. He offers sound advice for trying to keep a separation or divorce from taking a terrible toll on your well-being, and even details how you can find hope for your future. Joel Richard’s crisp, genial narration gives the impression of a couple’s therapist offering the best options for moving on in the healthiest way possible, encouraging you to push back against the pain and loss of separation.