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What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us

Who We Become After Tragedy and Trauma

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This work offers a profound exploration of catastrophe, viewing it as a force that not only transforms but completely reinvents us. Journalist Mike Mariani delves into the lives of six individuals who have faced life-altering events, examining the complexities of their experiences and what follows the division of life into “before” and “after.” Challenging the notion that adversity inherently strengthens us, Mariani asks what these experiences truly make us. His personal journey, marked by a chronic illness, prompted a shift from a vibrant lifestyle to one of contemplation. Through narrative reporting, he intertwines his experiences with insights from psychology, literature, mythology, and religion, showcasing the “afterlives” of his subjects. Their stories include a paralyzing car crash, a traumatic brain injury, and a life sentence for accidental homicide. Mariani argues that these events compel individuals to refine their identities and seek meaning through various avenues, such as academia or faith. By exploring lives filled with struggle and transformation, he reveals the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to find light in the darkest corners of existence.

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What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us, Mike Mariani

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Pubblicato
2023
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Titolo
What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us
Sottotitolo
Who We Become After Tragedy and Trauma
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2023
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
400
ISBN10
0593236963
ISBN13
9780593236963
Serie
Descrizione
This work offers a profound exploration of catastrophe, viewing it as a force that not only transforms but completely reinvents us. Journalist Mike Mariani delves into the lives of six individuals who have faced life-altering events, examining the complexities of their experiences and what follows the division of life into “before” and “after.” Challenging the notion that adversity inherently strengthens us, Mariani asks what these experiences truly make us. His personal journey, marked by a chronic illness, prompted a shift from a vibrant lifestyle to one of contemplation. Through narrative reporting, he intertwines his experiences with insights from psychology, literature, mythology, and religion, showcasing the “afterlives” of his subjects. Their stories include a paralyzing car crash, a traumatic brain injury, and a life sentence for accidental homicide. Mariani argues that these events compel individuals to refine their identities and seek meaning through various avenues, such as academia or faith. By exploring lives filled with struggle and transformation, he reveals the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to find light in the darkest corners of existence.