Radical Resilience: When There's No Going Back to the Way Things Were

by Alice Updike Scannell

When something major happens to us, we can’t always get our lives back to normal. Radical Resilience offers hope and encouragement to those who have encountered life-changing obstacles. Dr. Scannell acknowledges the difficulties of these changes, then shares practical tools and inspiring stories that show how we can come through life’s adverse events with a renewed sense of self. Radical Resilience shows how you •Become creative in responding to change in your life.•Regain some control over your circumstances.•Overcome feelings of helplessness.•Be courageous when days are difficult.•Navigate the challenges of growing older.Whether you’re 17 or 75, if life has thrown you a curve, Radical Resilience can help you get on track toward being yourself in your new normal.

167 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2017

Reviews

[Mark Valentine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes I need the wisdom from others to help me see where my feet are walking. Scannell's book seemed like a guiding voice. She uses ten different qualities that can help in times of distress: Mindfulness, Courage & Perseverance, Flexibility, Reframing, Creativity, Realistic Optimism & Hope, Physical Activity, and Spirituality. I think she could have easily inserted one more: Humor & Laughter. But you get the picture.

She references several books and articles as well as numerous anecdotal stories of people who have encountered enormous obstacles, who have visited the "swampland," and pulled through it using any combination of qualities. Even though this is a short book, I read it slowly, savoring each chapter for its merits.

Ultimately, very helpful reading.