"For the shattered loves that still hold promise, may this book be medicine. May it call us home to one another, and in doing so, to ourselves.”

-From the Foreword by Marianne Williamson.

Back from Betrayal is a beautifully written and brutally honest account of marital infidelity and the long journey back to reconciliation.

Suzy Farbman was living the American dream: great kids, a marriage that had lasted nearly three decades, a successful career, and a comfortable lifestyle. But when she discovered her husband was having an affair, her dream turned to nightmare, her secure world crumbled.
She was not alone. Experts tell us that in this country at least one of every three couples is touched by infidelity. And middle-aged couples today admit to twice the rate of infidelity as the preceding generation. While revelations about infidelity usually result in either divorce or an empty relationship, Suzy was determined to fight back. First for her own life. Then, if possible, for her marriage and family.

Suzy Farbman’s personal odyssey is one of the first published by a woman who confronted infidelity and went on to save her marriage. It was a long and difficult struggle, but in the process she learned much about what it takes to rebuild a relationship.

Here, too, are the revelations and insights of her husband, Burton. In his own words, he presents the startling account of how a successful businessman took full measure of himself and then made profound changes to dismantle the layers of his deceptive life.

Back from Betrayal will inspire couples who want to repair a broken marriage, and will also guide those in a healthy partnership to a deeper level of commitment and self-awareness. This courageous story adds a new perspective to our understanding of infidelity and, more important, reveals a process that can lead to healing and renewal. Ultimately, it is a love story for grown-ups.

 

“A riveting account of one couple’s journey through infidelity, deception, denial, and, ultimately, liberation and healing. The lessons learned by this couple will inspire others to overcome infidelity and create new levels of truth, authenticity, and intimacy.”

-Debbie Ford, bestselling author of The Right Questions and Spiritual Divorce

“Suzy Farbman shows you how she learned the essential lesson that life changes when you change yourself in her revealing and brave new book about marital betrayal. The Afterword written by her husband should be read by every man in America.”

-Dr. Sonya Friedman, psychologist and author of the newly released Take It From Here: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

“Reading Back From Betrayal is like watching Humpty Dumpty fall off the wall, and then be painstakingly put back together again. You’re amazed it can happen, yet you see it with your own eyes. And having seen it happen, you believe it can happen for you.”

-Marianne Williamson, author of Everyday Grace and other bestsellers

“An amazing and well-written book. There is no doubt that readers will pay attention to every word on each page. I highly recommend this compelling book to anyone.”

-Dr. Terri Orbuch, senior research scientist, University of Michigan, and author of Married Couples Tell Their Stories

“Suzy Farbman is a terrific writer who bears witness to the power of forgiveness and persistence in re-establishing and enriching true love. Better than a good romance novel. It’s a true story full of good advice for those who really care about their marriage.”

-Dr. James B. Maas, professor of psychology, Weiss Presidential Fellow, Cornell University, and author of the bestseller Power Sleep

“What is unusual about this story is what this couple decided to do with the crisis that nearly ended their relationship. Using the tools of honesty, humility, commitment, seeking help from others, and tons of courage, they have found forgiveness, redemption, and an intimacy they could only imagine. The message of their story is this: If they can do it, so can we.”

-Ted Klontz, executive director, Onsite Workshops