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Option B

Facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

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From Facebook's COO and a top-rated Wharton professor comes a powerful, inspiring, and practical guide on building resilience after life's inevitable setbacks. Following the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg found herself engulfed in grief, feeling that joy would never return. She describes this experience as being in "the void," a profound emptiness that hinders thought and breath. Her friend, psychologist Adam Grant, introduced her to concrete steps for recovery, emphasizing that resilience can be developed like a muscle. This book intertwines Sheryl's personal journey with Adam's research on overcoming adversity. It begins with the heart-wrenching moment of her husband's collapse and delves into her feelings of isolation and sorrow. However, it also highlights stories of various individuals who have triumphed over hardships such as illness, job loss, and natural disasters, showcasing the human spirit's capacity to persevere and rediscover joy. Resilience stems both from within and from external support. Even after devastating events, it's possible to grow by finding deeper meaning in life. The book offers insights on helping others in crisis, fostering self-compassion, raising strong children, and building resilient communities. Ultimately, it encourages us to embrace the challenges of life, as we all face our own versions of "Option B."

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Option B, Sheryl Sandberg, Adam M Grant

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Titolo
Option B
Sottotitolo
Facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
WH Allen
Pubblicato
2017
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
240
ISBN10
0753548283
ISBN13
9780753548288
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Prima pubblicazione
2017
Titolo originale
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Valutazione
3,8 su 5
Descrizione
From Facebook's COO and a top-rated Wharton professor comes a powerful, inspiring, and practical guide on building resilience after life's inevitable setbacks. Following the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg found herself engulfed in grief, feeling that joy would never return. She describes this experience as being in "the void," a profound emptiness that hinders thought and breath. Her friend, psychologist Adam Grant, introduced her to concrete steps for recovery, emphasizing that resilience can be developed like a muscle. This book intertwines Sheryl's personal journey with Adam's research on overcoming adversity. It begins with the heart-wrenching moment of her husband's collapse and delves into her feelings of isolation and sorrow. However, it also highlights stories of various individuals who have triumphed over hardships such as illness, job loss, and natural disasters, showcasing the human spirit's capacity to persevere and rediscover joy. Resilience stems both from within and from external support. Even after devastating events, it's possible to grow by finding deeper meaning in life. The book offers insights on helping others in crisis, fostering self-compassion, raising strong children, and building resilient communities. Ultimately, it encourages us to embrace the challenges of life, as we all face our own versions of "Option B."