The Longest War

“The result is a memoir to which many readers will relate, and one that effectively shows the importance of recovery after trauma.”

“…Dr. Harrington has written a page turner that tells her story of childhood, divorce, parenting, and life with honesty, wisdom, and courage…will touch your heart and give you hope.”

“This narrative of a true hero’s journey is harrowing, graceful, and uplifting all at once.”

“…A beautifully written testimony to a woman’s right to claim her power.”

“Dissolution of a marriage and a struggle for child custody can both try the soul and reveal one’s character, especially when the legal process becomes a civil war. Catherine’s story demonstrates the triumph of courage, maternal love, and eventual joy.”

“Dr. Harrington’s tale of a years-long custody dispute illustrates how money and love are irrevocably intertwined in the dissolution of a family and how wielding the power of money can become a destructive force in relationships.”

“Divorce is an ugly business, made harder when one partner has more power than the other…The reader can’t help but cheer Harrington on in this heartbreaking account of how she fought back—and discovered her inner strength in the process. I was deeply moved.”

“In a vividly written and honest memoir, Catherine Hartshorn shows how coming to terms with her pain from childhood created the strength she needed to survive a long custody battle and maintain relationships with her sons. Such a path takes work and generosity.”