Comical Sense Company (Producer). Taking the “duh” out of divorce (with Trevor Romaine). (2005). ASIN: B000AYEL1K

Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation

Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, has done it again! In this short video/DVD Romain explores the topic of divorce and provides children with an understanding and ways to cope with this most difficult issue. This film is made appealing through animation and a fictional courtroom drama.

Reader's Annotation

Taking the “duh” out of Divorce is a 25-minute film that helps students understand and deal with the topic of divorce.

About the Speaker

Trevor Romaine was born in South Africa and spend much of his childhood in special education classes because of dyslexia. When he turned 18, Romaine left to serve a manadatory two years in the South African Army. It was his experience with a severely injured child during his military service that later inspired his work with children and his desire to help them cope with the trials of life. Today, he is the host of the animated DVD series that teach life lesions to children. His award-winning books have sold over a million copies and have been published in 16 different languages.

Genre

Multimedia: Social Issues

Curriculum Ties

Language Arts, Social Sciences

Booktalking Ideas

My parents are getting a divorce! What do I do now? Trevor Romaine’s short movie Taking the “duh” out of Divorce will help you answer some of the burning questions you may have. Check it out from your library!

Reading Level/Interest Age

Grades 2-8

Reason for Book Selection

Divorce is such a huge and painful experience for students to have to endure. This video helps to bring the topic down to a student’s level of understanding.