Download or read book Resilience written by Alonzo Mourning and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2000, Alonzo Mourning was on top of the world: He had a fat new NBA contract, an Olympic gold medal, and a second beautiful child–plus the fame and wealth he had earned playing the game he loved. But in September of that year he was diagnosed with a rare and fatal kidney disease. Over the next couple of years, as his health faltered, he retired, unretired, and retired again–and sought to make sense of what remained of his life. Finally in 2003, after a frantic search for a donor match, Mourning had a new kidney and a new outlook. He vowed to make this second chance count by dedicating his life to others. By sharing his experiences of the chasms and peaks of illness and recovery, Mourning delivers a message of faith and fire, trust and triumph. Resilience is a story of both meaningful everyday lessons and the things, great and small, that truly matter in life.

Download or read book Resilience and Triumph written by The Book Project Collective and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of true stories from 54 racialized immigrant and refugee women create an eclectic mix of three generations of voices. Women in their 20s to those in their 70s provide snapshots that begin in the 1960s and go to the present. Together these vividly recounted entries capture historical and everyday moments that reveal striking similarities and differences. Resilience and Triumph provides readers with an eye-opening glimpse into 50 years of immigrant women's lives in Canada.

Download or read book The Essence of Resilience written by Tanya Lauer and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma is like a thief in that night that steals peace and joy from the souls of its unsuspecting victims. Whether it is a series of events...or a singular incident...no one is ever left unchanged by traumatic events. Here you will meet 14 trauma survivors who embody the essence of resilience; people who endured the unthinkable, then found a way to rewrite their story, celebrating their strengths and, ultimately, learning to not only survive but thrive. --

Download or read book Resilience written by Lisa Lisson and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring book for readers of Sheryl Sandberg and Arlene Dickinson Lisa LissonÕs life seemed perfect: she had married her high school sweetheart, applied her marketing degree to a position at FedEx Express Canada, and risen to become a vice president (and would ultimately become president) of the company. One night, after putting their four children to bed, her husband, Patrick, marvelled that their lives seemed perfectly happy. Just a few hours later, everything changed. One moment Lisa was sleeping beside Patrick, and the next, she was kneeling on the floor beside his unconscious body frantically administering CPR. Patrick had had a massive heart attack and was in a coma, and the doctors were blunt: there was no hope. But for the next two years, Lisa stood by his side and awaited a miracle, while continuing to balance life as a high-powered executive and mother of four. Part leadership guide, part memoir of loss, and part personal empowerment primer on how to achieve your goals no matter what the universe throws at you, Resilience is an inspirational story about how to rise to the top in a manÕs world, triumph over adversity, lead a fulfilling life, and live each day with purpose and gratitude.

Download or read book Strong Enough written by Anne Grady and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or at the end of your rope, you are not alone. Author Anne Grady knows what it's like overcome unbelievable odds. In her latest book, she shatters preconceived notions of strength and shares a formula to help you cultivate courage and build resilience so that you can overcome any obstacle or setback. And she'll capture your heart and make you laugh while she does it. With thought-provoking questions, assignments, and self-assessments, Anne provides a tool kit to help you challenge the status quo and use adversity as a catalyst to help you grow Strong Enough.

Download or read book Resilience the Strength of My Scars written by Veratisha Morey and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Resilience: The Strength of my Scars is a transformational, autobiographical story of an 11-year-old little girl whose life was almost cut short. She was involved in a near-death scooter accident that shook her world and destroyed the hearts of all those of loved her. Through God's will, perseverance, strength, courage and resilience she makes a remarkable recovery and appeals the verdict of death that was ruled on her life. The Author shares graphic and personal photos from the critical, tragic time period; which manifested into a visual reminder of her tragedy turned triumph. Battling her way off life support, out of the coma, restoring memory and paralysis, she blossoms into a beautiful butterfly and continues to spread her wings".

Download or read book Resilience written by Judy Stone and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "During World War II, hundreds of thousands of Hungarian Jews suffered prejudice and discrimination, oppressive segregation, and wholesale murder at the hands of the Nazis. In "Resilience," Dr. Judy Stone reveals how her family survived these monstrous times and slowly rebuilt their lives, focusing on their inner strength and the good people they found. This book is a study in human contrasts: kindness and callousness, tolerance and hatred, compassion and cruelty. It not only provides testimony about the horrors of the Holocaust and the lessons we must learn so that history will not repeat itself but also offers readers a connection to the rich heritage of Jewish life in Europe that has been largely lost."--Back cover

Download or read book Untangled written by Alexis Rose and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of resilience, courage, and triumph Recalling her life, the author takes us deep into the inter-generational ritualistic abuse and mind control programming that led to her being sent overseas on an impossible mission. She repressed the memories of her past until a family tragedy forced her to face what her life had been. A history of abuse, torture, and threats to maintain her silence or be killed, could no longer be denied. This is the story of facing the truth and risking the consequences of breaking the silence. The author learns to accept the effects of the trauma that echo through her daily life as PTSD. Through years of self-exploration she learns to live her life fearlessly, with eyes wide open. Ultimately this book is about resilience; hope for victims who have suffered trauma and for the people who support them.

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 True Grit and Grace written by Amberly Lago and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Grit and Grace tells the story of a woman's life forever altered by a horrific motorcycle accident that shattered her right leg. Despite the initial recommendation to amputate, she endured 34 surgeries to save it. However, as a sexual abuse and divorce survivor, she determined to save not only her leg, but her career, her dreams, and her dignity. Amberly Lago's unwavering commitment to regain her active lifestyle transformed her tragedy into victory. She motivates readers to find resilience in their own difficulties and is a fierce advocate for others who, like her, suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Her story proves that any challenge can be overcome with the support of others, determination, a sense of gratitude, and belief in oneself.

Download or read book How You Bear It written by Tom Deblass and published by Dartfrog Blue. This book was released on 2021-11-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jiu-jitsu champion, professional fighter, and world-class coach Tom DeBlass became a hero in the martial arts community for his blue-collar roots and no-excuses approach to life. Today, he heads dozens of academies and has coached elite athletes such as world champion Garry Tonon. He's also the creator of some of the most popular jiu-jitsu instructionals in the world. Follow the story of a runt from New Jersey, told by Tom to his father during the last year of his life. Bullied from a young age, Tom holds nothing back about being raised in a turbulent household where chaos was normal and strong ties to family were constantly tested. As he discovers the self-healing powers of sports and martial arts, Tom becomes a champion fighter as a young man. But his life brings on a new family, more students, and being responsible for more than just himself. Tom is forced to confront the driven competitor within, the one who will always pursue another medal, another victory. In his quest to finally heal from his past and find happiness, Tom learns an important lesson: It's not what your bear, but how you bear it. Included in Tom's story are key moments of his life and career such as: Growing up tough in New Jersey and suffering his first concussion at age five. Learning to love and live with a father of addiction. Rising through the ranks of the most brutal mat space in the world: Team Renzo Gracie. Taking his first MMA fight on a week's notice against an undefeated fighter. Fighting in the infamous proving grounds of the ADCC North American Trials. Triumphing over depression, anger, and even suicidal thoughts. Fighting around the world in the UFC and Bellator MMA. Raising children and maintaining relationships amidst a life of chaos. Above all, Tom learns and shares lessons about triumph and resilience on and off the mats.

Download or read book Breaking Away written by Patrick O'Sullivan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Playing with Fire and The Crazy Game comes a new memoir about a troubled hockey life. Patrick O'Sullivan was a kid with skills, with natural gifts that catapulted him into the spotlight and made NHL scouts rave. O’Sullivan seemed destined to become one of the next great hockey players in the world. But then it all went horribly wrong. In Breaking Away, Patrick O’Sullivan gives readers a disturbing account of ten years of ever escalating physical abuse and emotional cruelty at the hands of his father. When Patrick proved more skilled than other eight-year-olds, John O’Sullivan decided to dedicate his life to turning his son into the player he had always dreamed of becoming. Shouting at the top of his lungs, John O’Sullivan was the over-involved parent. Many of Patrick’s teammates and their parents and coaches thought it ended there. Few had an idea of the dysfunction and violence at the O’Sullivans' home. Breaking Away is a story about abuse, but it is also a story about triumph, as O'Sullivan revisits the ghosts of his past.

Download or read book Resilience written by Steven M. Southwick and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we become resilient? Three experts provide practical steps for overcoming stress and becoming more resilient to life's challenges.

Download or read book Triumphs of Experience written by George E. Vaillant and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when many people around the world are living into their tenth decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers some welcome news for the new old age: our lives continue to evolve in our later years, and often become more fulfilling than before. Begun in 1938, the Grant Study of Adult Development charted the physical and emotional health of over 200 men, starting with their undergraduate days. The now-classic Adaptation to Life reported on the men’s lives up to age 55 and helped us understand adult maturation. Now George Vaillant follows the men into their nineties, documenting for the first time what it is like to flourish far beyond conventional retirement. Reporting on all aspects of male life, including relationships, politics and religion, coping strategies, and alcohol use (its abuse being by far the greatest disruptor of health and happiness for the study’s subjects), Triumphs of Experience shares a number of surprising findings. For example, the people who do well in old age did not necessarily do so well in midlife, and vice versa. While the study confirms that recovery from a lousy childhood is possible, memories of a happy childhood are a lifelong source of strength. Marriages bring much more contentment after age 70, and physical aging after 80 is determined less by heredity than by habits formed prior to age 50. The credit for growing old with grace and vitality, it seems, goes more to ourselves than to our stellar genetic makeup.

Download or read book Mind Over Moment written by Anne Grady and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt like you are surviving each day, barely hanging on until weekends, doing your best to keep commitments yet often feeling like you're falling short? We are busier than we have ever been, frantically juggling personal and professional responsibilities, trying to keep up with endless demands on our time, energy, and attention, and it is taking a toll on our physical and mental health. It is time to take back control. Mind Over Moment is a science-based approach that allows you to become aware of your habits, beliefs, and behaviors to determine whether they are supporting the life you want or sabotaging it. Entrepreneur, best-selling author, and two-time TEDx speaker Anne Grady provides an arsenal full of practical tools and actionable strategies to help you break out of reactivity, reduce stress and anxiety, and create a life of purpose on purpose.With humor, wit, and raw vulnerability, Anne shares how she has put these principles into practice in her own life to survive the daily trauma of raising a child with severe special needs. In Mind Over Moment, she shows you how to do the same, challenging you to get out of your comfort zone, crush self-limiting beliefs, and break through barriers keeping you stuck to create the life you truly deserve.Life is a collection of moments. Make them count.

Download or read book Resilience Positivity Optimism Inner Peace Tranquility Happiness Eternal Bliss and Endless Triumph in an Age of Anxiety Turbulence and Turmoil written by Irfan Hasan and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we look at the state of affairs and the matters as they stand now, we find ourselves either living in an age of anxiety, even with prevalent material prosperity fostered by economic and technological development, or living in an age of turmoil if beset with social disorder owing to ongoing political and social conflicts, wars, hunger, disease, poverty and economic hardships, or living in a state of turbulence - a state in between the states of anxiety and turmoil where we have limited economic opportunities for all conjoined with lesser level of social disorder, but nevertheless without mass scale upheavals and conflicts. Irrespective of the state we are in, depending on our present state of socio-economic, political, geographic and cultural situation and context, we find ourselves searching for the state of equilibrium where we can live with positivity, optimism, inner peace, tranquility, happiness and success. How to achieve this positive inner state to overcome anxiety, turbulence, or turmoil we find ourselves in, requires a deeper look into real factors that lead to overcoming these negative and undesirous states. The purpose of this treatise is to expound the alternatives to negativities, despair, depression, and despondency, in the form of resilience, optimism and positivity in thoughts, feelings, words, deeds and being. The result of this transformation in attitudes - both inner and outer - results in inner peace, tranquility, happiness, and a timeless outlook on life and its challenges, imbuing eternal happiness and endless triumph that starts in this very earthly existence but then transcends the constraints of time and space into a life of eternity immortalizing a human being. This book will be a succor to the helpless, an aid to the distressed whose plights are unbearable, a relief for those immersed in inner sufferings in the form of despair, depression, sadness, frustrations and inner void, a light for those who are surrounded with darkness, a guide for those searching for the truth, purpose and meaning of their lives, and a pathway for those desiring to become better and turn things around for themselves, their families, their communities, their nations and the world.

Download or read book Creativity Trauma and Resilience written by Paula Thomson and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2020-07-06 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity, Trauma, and Resilience is an examination of creativity and its ability to foster meaning, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. This is particularly important for individuals who experience higher doses of childhood and adult trauma and who may be contending with the residual effects of terror and uncertainty. Paula Thomson and S. Victoria Jaque outline psychological, physiologic, and neurobiological effects of early attachment ruptures, childhood adversity, adult trauma, and trauma-related factors, and explore how the potential negative trajectory of adversity can be countered by resilience, self-regulation, posttraumatic growth, and factors that promote creativity.