Download or read book Love Pain written by Lynn Jaffee and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What began as a road trip throughout the Southwest became an unimaginable journey for author Lynn Jaffee. While traveling through Colorado, a call from her son Andrew changed the course of the trip and her life. He was 27, living nearby and had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Love Pain tells the story of a young man who is finding himself just as his life is being cut short, and a mother who is coming to the realization that she is losing her son. A simple road trip became an epic journey of the soul. Set against the backdrop of tragic loss, the vignettes in Love Pain tell the story of travel, small miracles and finding strength. Love Pain is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page.

Download or read book Option B written by Sheryl Sandberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.

Download or read book Resilience written by Eric Greitens and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterpiece of warrior wisdom: how to be resilient, how to overcome obstacles not by "positive thinking" or self-esteem, but by positive action. The bestselling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self-help book unlike any other.

Download or read book Walking in Silent Pain written by Frank Rivera and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Rivera is an advocate for not only Sarcoidosis, but also for the rare disease and chronic pain community. This book is about how to rise above adversity and the strength of one person. One person can make a difference if you work hard. Frank has dealt with adversity as a child with leukemia. His mother having health issues herself taught him strength and love. He fought through tough times during his childhood to only find out as an adult, after misdiagnosis, he has a rare disease that has no cure. Even with all of that he still says Sarcoidosis ( his rare disease) has made him a better person. Knowing what he has been through he fights to make life better for other rare disease patients. His fight has been hard but he still goes through his life with strength and a smile. Now he is truly fighting for his life! This book is an uplifting book about triumphing over adversity. As Frank says he had two options" I could roll up in a ball or I can fight. I chose to fight and inspire, even if it is just one person."Don't ever judge a book by its cover.

Download or read book Dreams and Realities written by Mildred Santiago-Vélez and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like many young girls growing up in the 1950s, author Mildred Santiago-Vlez dreamed of a perfect life with the perfect husband and perfect children. But reality interrupted those dreams and caused her to face a tragedy she had never imagined. In Dreams and Realities, she narrates her story and the devastating events that marked and changed her lifea life that centers on love, loss, and resiliency. In this memoir, Mildred tells about her family life in Brooklyn, New York, where she was born, and of living most of her adult life in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Dreams and Realities shares how Mildred did find a perfect husband and thought she had the perfect children. But she soon discovered that her precious Yvonne, Maritza, and Eddie Jr. were afflicted with a rare type of muscle disease that caused them to die in infancy. Her dream was shattered. A story of joy, dreams, disappointments, pain, and grief, Dreams and Realities describes how these heartbreaking events changed Mildred, and it recounts the choices she made to overcome her adverse circumstances to become a testimony to the power of love and faith.

Download or read book Love Has No Limits written by Armine Papouchian and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At sixteen, Armine fell in love for the first time and lost that love for the first time. She was the youngest daughter of three in Armenia and the only one underage when her parents decided to immigrate to the United States. She had to go with and leave her beloved Alex behind. Her parents saw a land of opportunity while Armine saw heartbreak. It wasn't the end of her story with Alex and certainly not the end of her life, as it had felt at the time, but there was more pain to follow. Sixteen-year-olds are resilient, but even when losses and hurt came calling repeatedly throughout Armine's life, she had the strength to love and to rise again and again. Even as life moves on for Armine and Alex, their lives intersect again and again over the course of thirty years. Through deaths and divorces, their lives never quite line up from their opposite sides of the globe. Love Has No Limits is Armine's story of keeping faith in oneself and in love despite heartbreak, betrayal, and loss. It reveals the joy available to those who rise and rise again.

Download or read book Love Pain and Resilience written by Jessica Morgan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love, Pain, and Resilience: A Journey Through Domestic Abuse" by Jessica Morgan is a profound and insightful exploration into the realities of domestic abuse. Crafted with both sensitivity and depth, this book navigates the complex dynamics of abusive relationships, offering a beacon of hope and guidance for survivors, and a deep well of understanding for supporters and the general audience. In this compelling read, Morgan begins with a raw and personal preface, sharing her own experiences that echo through the narratives of many who have encountered domestic abuse. The book unfolds in chapters that meticulously dissect the various facets of abuse, intertwining real-life stories, practical advice, and expert analysis. From demystifying common myths and misconceptions in Chapter 1 to delving into the harrowing 'Cycle of Abuse' in Chapter 2, Morgan presents a comprehensive picture of the intricacies of abusive relationships. Chapter 3's hypothetical scenarios offer a nuanced perspective on recognizing the signs of abuse in its many forms. Throughout "Love, Pain, and Resilience," Morgan maintains a focus on empowerment and healing. The book not only addresses the immediate impact of domestic abuse but also extends its gaze to the journey of recovery and the rebuilding of lives. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of supportive communities in facilitating healing and change. Jessica Morgan's book is not just a narrative; it's a resource. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the depths of domestic abuse and the pathways to recovery. It stands as a powerful reminder that while the journey through such abuse is fraught with challenges, it is also filled with hope, strength, and the potential for transformation.

Download or read book Resilience Through Pain written by Chrystele Myriam and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of no publishing, Chrystele Myriam comes back with "Resilience through pain" a book of poems that tell the tale of love, pain, and fighting against all odds. Different from the past work she's done, this time you will dive deeper into the art of metaphors, you will travel through her memories as yours will intertwined with them. You will find yourself relating to some of them, more than others. Hopefully, through this book and your own pain, you will find the strength of resilience.

Download or read book Talking of Love on the Edge of a Precipice written by Boris Cyrulnik and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talking About Love on the Edge of a Precipiceis a book filled with hope. All of us suffer from trauma in our lives, whether it be a difficult childhood, the end of a love affair, or a violent experience. Yet rather than be controlled by our pain, it is possible for us to grow in the face of our problems and create a new life for ourselves. In his groundbreaking work on the healing power of resilience, Boris Cyrulnik has created a new way for us to understand ourselves and our pasts. He shows how we are all changed by trauma, but that we can choose either to submit to it as if it were our destiny, or break free and come back to life. The answer lies in making use of our pain and giving it meaning. Whether it occurs during adolescence, meeting a partner or having children ourselves, resilience comes from modifying our personal histories and how we see ourselves inside - literally remaking our life story. By translating trauma into words, we choose to live again. Ultimately, this book is a celebration of the healing, transforming power of love.

Download or read book I Am a Phenomenal Black Boy written by Francesca Andre and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am a Phenomenal Black Boy" is a powerful children's book that calls for young Black boys to be unapologetic about their identity, magic, history, and brilliance. Through personal reflections and illustrations of how powerful Black male and female figures have contributed to humanity, the book centers black boys as heroes of their own stories.

Download or read book Learn to Love Stress written by Sara Hansen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are things getting on top of you? Too busy, anxious, and stressed to have time for hobbies, family, or even for yourself? Has your own happiness fallen by the wayside? As Sara Hansen demonstrates in Learn to Love Stress, there are practical, and easy-to-follow techniques to get your life back in balance and be in control. This succinct guide, backed up by recent scientific research, takes you through the steps necessary to understand the reality of stress, how you can change its effect on you, and how to gain power over the stressors in your everyday life, in order to help you achieve greater motivation, energy, emotional resilience, and happiness. Find out how Sara overcame the stress brought about by a chronic pain condition and how you can also change your life for the better. You will discover how to: Understand stress and its effect on you Change your mindset towards stress Develop habits and rituals to manage stress progressively See true meaning and depth of value in your life Turn stress into a motivator, source of energy, and happiness Learn to Love Stress also provides links to recent scientific research on mindsets, emotional resilience, happiness, and healthy habit formation; plus FREE printable worksheets and a companion website with further information on the topic. So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and click "Buy Now"! Start taking control of your life and move from barely surviving to really thriving!

Download or read book Perfect Imperfection written by Alex Cearns and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These perfectly imperfect dogs have gentle lessons for us all ... Meet special little Vegemite with the permanent wink; Bali Pip, the playful pup who lost her fur; Raul, who takes partial paralysis in his stride; and many more, all seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Alex Cearns.In this inspiring portrayal of difference, Alex captures the intrinsic beauty and spirit; the sweetness, resilience and strength of 60 perfectly imperfect dogs. They adapt to their unique bodies without complaint, they survive with determination and they live with joy. In the accompanying stories from their best friends, the bond between these endearing doggos and their humans shines through - and sometimes they even save each other. For anyone who's ever loved a dog ...

Download or read book Resilience written by Andrew Zolli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All systems break down. Some bounce back, others do not. This is a book about why. Covering business, economic, geographic and social systems, Zolli uncovers a wealth of absorbing examples--from the link between US oil prices and the recent 'tortilla riots' in Mexico to what was really happening when the U.S. government decided not to bail out Lehman Bros.

Download or read book Love Warrior written by Glennon Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah's Book Club 2016 Selection "Riveting...a worthy investment...this book has real wisdom." --New York Times Book Review "A book with so much painful truth packed into its pages that every person who's ever married or plans to marry should really give it a read." -- Chicago Tribune "Provocative... I adore her honesty, her vulnerability, and her no-nonsense wisdom, and I know you will, too." -- Oprah Winfrey "This memoir isn't really about Glennon rebuilding her relationship with her husband; it is about Glennon rebuilding her relationship with herself. Utterly refreshing and... badass." -- Bustle.com A memoir of betrayal and self-discovery by bestselling author Glennon Doyle, Love Warrior is a gorgeous and inspiring account of how we are all born to be warriors: strong, powerful, and brave; able to confront the pain and claim the love that exists for us all. This chronicle of a beautiful, brutal journey speaks to anyone who yearns for deeper, truer relationships and a more abundant, authentic life.

Download or read book EIGHT HOURS IN THE AMBULANCE written by Vinod Kumar Sharma and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a soul-stirring odyssey with "Eight Hours in the Ambulance," a tale that began as a mere whisper in the author's mind during a turbulent ambulance journey with his ailing wife. What seemed like a solitary moment of reflection evolved into an enthralling biography, weaving the extraordinary life of Laxmi Sharma. As the ambulance traversed through realms of pain, the author's musings unfurled a tapestry of shared joys and heartaches, revealing a life well-lived. In this emotionally charged fiction, the fragility of existence and the indomitable human spirit take center stage. Little did the author know that the seeds of storytelling sown during those eight hours would blossom into a captivating tribute to love and life. "Eight Hours in Ambulance" transcends the ordinary, inviting readers into a world where reality and fiction meld seamlessly, offering a riveting exploration of the remarkable journey of a fictionalized yet profoundly human character.

Download or read book The Parrot s Perch written by Karen Keilt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parrot’s Perch opens in 2013, when Karen Keilt, age sixty, receives an invitation to testify at the Brazilian National Truth Commission at the UN in New York. The email sparks memories of her “previous life”—the one she has kept safely bottled up for more than thirty-seven years. Hopeful of helping to raise awareness about ongoing human rights violations in Brazil, she wants to testify, but she anguishes over reliving the horrific events of her youth. In the pages that follow, Keilt tells the story of her life in Brazil—from her exclusive, upper-class lifestyle and dreams of Olympic medals to her turmoil-filled youth. Full of hints of a dark oligarchy in Brazil, corruption, crime, and military interference, The Parrot’s Perch is a searing, sometimes shocking true tale of suffering, struggle—and survival. Karen Keilt lived through the darkest days of Brazil’s military dictatorship. In her courageous and compelling memoir, Keilt narrates an emotionally honest reckoning of her desire to find true happiness. Forbidden by her wealthy family to even mention her imprisonment, torture, and rape, Keilt is forced to make a change that will affect the rest of her life. Seen through her testimony to the Brazilian National Truth Commission at the UN, readers become witnesses to both her vulnerability and her quiet strength.

Download or read book Beauty in the Broken Places written by Allison Pataki and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An inspiring, intimate memoir about faith, resilience and the tenacity of love.”—People “In this emotional tale, a young couple see their lives changed in the blink of an eye—and learn to find love again.”—US Weekly Five months pregnant, on a flight to their “babymoon,” Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange and watched him suddenly lose consciousness. After an emergency landing, she discovered that Dave—a healthy thirty-year-old athlete and surgical resident—had suffered a rare and life-threatening stroke. Next thing Allison knew, she was sitting alone in the ER in Fargo, North Dakota, waiting to hear if her husband would survive the night. When Dave woke up, he could not carry memories from hour to hour, much less from one day to the next. Allison had lost the Dave she knew and loved when he lost consciousness on the plane. Within a few months, she found herself caring for both a newborn and a sick husband, struggling with the fear of what was to come. As a way to make sense of the pain and chaos of their new reality, Allison started to write daily letters to Dave. Not only would she work to make sense of the unfathomable experiences unfolding around her, but her letters would provide Dave with the memories he could not make on his own. She was writing to preserve their past, protect their present, and fight for their future. Those letters became the foundation of this beautiful, intimate memoir. And in the process, she fell in love with her husband all over again. This is a manifesto for living, an ultimately uplifting story about the transformative power of faith and resilience. It’s a tale of a man’s turbulent road to recovery, the shifting nature of marriage, and the struggle of loving through pain and finding joy in the broken places. Praise for Beauty in the Broken Places “Bold and commendable . . . A strength of this memoir is [Allison Pataki’s] scrupulous honesty.”—USA Today “A memoir about . . . determination and gratitude, and the value of putting one foot in front of another during a crisis.”—The Washington Post “Heart-wrenching.”—Women’s Health “Powerful and immersive . . . Pataki delivers an insightful look at how two people faced a life-altering test as a team ‘fighting to make the dreams of our future possible.’”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)