resiliency? getting through adversity?

[Jason]

I am looking for any books that concerns itself, either as a backdrop or a specific larger theme, with resiliency in the face of adversity. Me before you and The fault in our stars come to mind, both with the writing and the subject matter. Doesn't have to deal with medical issues at all. Also the style of writing isn't that important. Just looking for ideas.

[☮Karen]

Talk about resiliency in the face of adversity.

[Jason]

Awesome awesome awesome. Added to list. Has great reviews. Thanks for the rec.

[reading is my hustle]

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

The Call of the Wild/White Fang

[Gea]

I am fascinated by Resiliency and have a book list entitled Resiliency Lit, but most of it contains non-fiction. One of my favorite novels though is Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell. I love this book! Ree Dolley is one of the toughest, most resilient girls in literary history. Check out my review for more about this. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

True Grit is another one with a girl who keeps getting hammered and refuses to surrender. Like Ree Dolley, Mattie is devoid of self-pity, a key quality I believe necessary for resiliency.

The Hunger Games also comes to mind. Katniss Everdeen embodies resiliency, although she is not without deep scars. And Deliverance.

[Jason]

I have winter not somewhere....! I'm all about non fiction and fiction, specially in regards to topics like this. Thanks!

[Gea]

Méchant Loup wrote: "I have winter not somewhere....! I'm all about non fiction and fiction, specially in regards to topics like this. Thanks!"

Let me know what you find. I'm always interested in expanding my resiliency shelf.

[Jason]

Reilly wrote: "Let's see, I just joined this group and want to test the water! How about Salvage the Bones?


It's a novel featuring a strong female protagonist and her fami..."

I've here tons of good things about that one.

[Jason]

there is also some interesting stuff on the 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping. Donno if it fits the mold, but it is an interesting story, and of course undercurrents of resiliency

[Jason]

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius ?
what is the what?! (def fits it)
Zeitoun