Starting where resiliency studies leave off, two psychologists explore the science of remarkable accomplishment in the wake of trauma, revealing the Surprising principles that allow people to transform their lives and achieve extraordinary things.
Supersurvivors will reset our thinking about how we deal with challenges, no matter how big or small..
Feldman and Kravetz then brilliantly weave these extraordinary narratives with new science, creating an emotionally compelling and thought-provoking look at what is possible in the face of human tragedy.
The authors interviewed dozens of men and women whose stories serve as the counterpoint to the latest scientific research.
They introduce the humble but powerful notion of grounded hope as the foundation for overcoming trauma.
What they have found flies in the face of conventional wisdom--that positive thinking may hinder more than help; that perceived support can be just as good as the real thing; and that realistic expectations may be a key to great success.
Feldman and Lee Daniel Kravetz look beyond the tenets of traditional psychology for a deeper understanding of the strength of the human spirit.
Beginning where resilience ends, David B.
These are the Supersurvivors--individuals who not only rebuild their lives, but also thrive and grow in ways never previously imagined.
Sometimes they bounce forward.
But sometimes, survivors do more than bounce back.
Most will eventually recover and return to life as normal.
Some will experience severe post-traumatic stress.
Over four billion people worldwide will survive a trauma during their lives.
Starting where resiliency studies leave off, two psychologists explore the science of remarkable accomplishment in the wake of trauma, revealing the Surprising principles that allow people to transform their lives and achieve extraordinary things
