The Little Book of Heartbreak

The perfect anti-valentine: a whirlwind tour through loves most crushing moments. Whats the best way to mend a broken heart? Forget ice cream wine and sappy movies. Journalist Meghan Laslocky advises: Read through the pain. From forbidden love in 12th century Paris to the art of crafting the perfect Im over you mix The Little Book of Heartbreak is a quirky exploration of all things lovelorn including:. How serial cheater Ernest Hemingway stole his wifes job just as their marriage was collapsing Kinky spells cast by lovesick men in ancient Greece Painter Oscar Kokoschkas attempt to get over an ex by creating (and having liaisons with!) her life-size replica Brooding crooner Morrisseys personal creed about how romantic love is useless The surprising science behind heartbreak and love addiction The connection between World War II and what you talk about with your therapist Insights into the tricky chemistry of monogamy and infidelity courtesy of tiny rodentsAnd other lessons learned from ill-fated romances lovers quarrels and hell-hath-no-fury spats throughout the ages Featuring anecdotes from history literature culture art and music The Little Book of Heartbreak shares the entertaining empowering and occasionally absurd things that happen when love is on its last legs.