
Bouncing Forwards
Notes on Resilience, Courage and Change
SPCK Publishing
Published on 19. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-281-08934-5 (ISBN)
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Description
'This is a brilliant, timely book for everyone - especially when life is vulnerable and volatile - and it has been written by one of the most resilient leaders I know.' - Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer International & Emmaus Rd Church
You'll bounce back
How many of us have heard these well-meaning words when faced with mental or physical health challenges, trauma or the loss of dreams? And yet, life's battles can leave us scarred and changed. Why would we want to go back when what we've been through has taught us so much?
It's time to bounce forwards instead.
'Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick's book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It's an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can't recommend it highly enough.' - Cathy Madavan Speaker, Writer, Broadcaster and Author of Irrepressible
You'll bounce back
How many of us have heard these well-meaning words when faced with mental or physical health challenges, trauma or the loss of dreams? And yet, life's battles can leave us scarred and changed. Why would we want to go back when what we've been through has taught us so much?
It's time to bounce forwards instead.
'Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick's book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It's an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can't recommend it highly enough.' - Cathy Madavan Speaker, Writer, Broadcaster and Author of Irrepressible
Reviews / Votes
'Shot through with remarkable honesty, deep hope and the kind of authentic wisdom only ever gained through lived experience, this is a book for our times.' -- John Sutherland, former Met Police Borough Commander and author 'Such an important book on such an important subject! This book hums with the kind of profundity and spiritual power that only comes from personal experience and deep reflection.' -- Paul Harcourt, National Leader, New Wine England 'This wonderful book is so incredibly honest, insightful, biblical and practical. It will be a great help to many as we all seek to flourish in the face of the challenges in front of us...' -- Gavin Calver, Genral Director of Evangelical AllianceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
287 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-08934-5 (9780281089345)
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Book
07/2024
SPCK Publishing
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Persons
Patrick Regan OBE is the CEO of Kintsugi Hope, and the founder and president of urban youth work charity XLP. He is the author of several books and a regular host on TBN.
Content
CONTENTS
Foreword by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing 1
Introduction: A Strange Backdrop 5
Chapter 1: Acceptance Not Defeat 13
Chapter 2: Resilience and Relationships 27
Ellen's Story 41
Chapter 3: Growing Through Pain 57
Chapter 4: Learning to Grieve 71
Steven's Story 85
Chapter 5: Going Back to Go Forwards 99
Chapter 6: Nothing is Wasted 117
Chapter 7: What is Success? 133
Liz's Story 151
Chapter 8: Kindness is the Best Drug 165
Chapter 9: Gritty Gratitude 183
Chapter 10: Go Gently 197
Afterword 211
A Resilient Life: Devotional Readings by Diane Regan 215
Endnotes 243
About the Author 249
About Kintsugi Hope 250
Foreword by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing 1
Introduction: A Strange Backdrop 5
Chapter 1: Acceptance Not Defeat 13
Chapter 2: Resilience and Relationships 27
Ellen's Story 41
Chapter 3: Growing Through Pain 57
Chapter 4: Learning to Grieve 71
Steven's Story 85
Chapter 5: Going Back to Go Forwards 99
Chapter 6: Nothing is Wasted 117
Chapter 7: What is Success? 133
Liz's Story 151
Chapter 8: Kindness is the Best Drug 165
Chapter 9: Gritty Gratitude 183
Chapter 10: Go Gently 197
Afterword 211
A Resilient Life: Devotional Readings by Diane Regan 215
Endnotes 243
About the Author 249
About Kintsugi Hope 250