Bouncing Forward
The Art and Science of Cultivating Resilience
Published on 6. October 2015
400 pages
978-1-5011-1515-8 (ISBN)
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"Engaging stories of modern survival with uplifting and often surprising takeaways." ?Gay Hendricks, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Big Leap and Conscious Loving
"Bouncing Forward shows us how adversity can turn us toward our deepest inner resources of trust, wisdom, and love." ?Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge
"Discover the advantages of adversity and find meaning in the messiness…[Bouncing Forward] shows the reader how to cultivate the mindset of resilience that can catalyze healing and growth from catastrophe. Brilliant, inspiring, to be read, re-read, and treasured." ?Linda Graham, MFT, author of Bouncing Back
Thrive in the face of challenges and radically change your perspective on adversity and loss with the cutting-edge science of posttraumatic growth and these powerful methods to grow from victim to survivor in this "great message of hope" (The Huffington Post).
Learn how to become stronger, happier, and more resilient in the face of life's inevitable setbacks through twelve inspiring stories from survivors of cancer, addiction, PTSD, the Holocaust, loss of a love one, and childhood abuse. Michaela Haas, PhD, presents these stories with practical methods on how to transform pain into a journey to wisdom, love, and purpose.
In Bouncing Forward, Haas draws upon powerful storytelling, psychology, history, and twenty years of Buddhist practice to reshape the way we think of crisis. Through interviews with the late Dr. Maya Angelou, who shares with us how her childhood trauma led her into a passionate life of meaning; ex-POW Rhonda Cornum, who found a new purpose after being captured in Iraq; renowned autistic pioneer Temple Grandin, who overcame crippling panic attacks; and famed jazz guitarist Coco Schumann, who played for his life in Auschwitz, Haas provides a deep understanding of the strength of spirit and five powerful practices to transform your own life. This treasury of wisdom shines a light when life seems overwhelming.
"Bouncing Forward shows us how adversity can turn us toward our deepest inner resources of trust, wisdom, and love." ?Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge
"Discover the advantages of adversity and find meaning in the messiness…[Bouncing Forward] shows the reader how to cultivate the mindset of resilience that can catalyze healing and growth from catastrophe. Brilliant, inspiring, to be read, re-read, and treasured." ?Linda Graham, MFT, author of Bouncing Back
Thrive in the face of challenges and radically change your perspective on adversity and loss with the cutting-edge science of posttraumatic growth and these powerful methods to grow from victim to survivor in this "great message of hope" (The Huffington Post).
Learn how to become stronger, happier, and more resilient in the face of life's inevitable setbacks through twelve inspiring stories from survivors of cancer, addiction, PTSD, the Holocaust, loss of a love one, and childhood abuse. Michaela Haas, PhD, presents these stories with practical methods on how to transform pain into a journey to wisdom, love, and purpose.
In Bouncing Forward, Haas draws upon powerful storytelling, psychology, history, and twenty years of Buddhist practice to reshape the way we think of crisis. Through interviews with the late Dr. Maya Angelou, who shares with us how her childhood trauma led her into a passionate life of meaning; ex-POW Rhonda Cornum, who found a new purpose after being captured in Iraq; renowned autistic pioneer Temple Grandin, who overcame crippling panic attacks; and famed jazz guitarist Coco Schumann, who played for his life in Auschwitz, Haas provides a deep understanding of the strength of spirit and five powerful practices to transform your own life. This treasury of wisdom shines a light when life seems overwhelming.
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Michaela Haas, PhD, is an international reporter, lecturer, author, and consultant. She is the owner of HAAS live!, an international coaching company that combines her experience in media with mindfulness training. With a PhD in Asian Studies, she has been teaching Buddhism at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of the West, and various Buddhist centers in America and Europe. She has been studying and practicing Buddhism for almost twenty years. Since the age of sixteen, she has worked as a writer and interviewer for major nationwide German newspapers, magazines, and TV stations, including hosting her own successful nationwide talk show. Michaela divides her time between Malibu, California, and Munich, Germany. Visit MichaelaHaas.com.
Content
- Intro
- Dedication
- Introduction: Crisis as a launching pad for growth
- Part I Beyond Resilience
- 1. Love "Nobody can do it alone"
- 2. Survive "Fear is not a word I even use"
- 3. Grow "More vulnerable, yet stronger"
- 4. Dig Deep "Take out the weeds and plant flowers"
- 5. Play "You can't stop me from dreaming"
- Part II Embracing Opportunity in Adversity
- 6. Accept "Sickness as an assignment"
- 7. Thrive "The luckiest girl on earth"
- 8. Pray "Let go, but don't give up"
- 9. Evolve "How much does your pain hurt?"
- 10. Breathe "You don't find wholeness till you're ready to be broken"
- Part III Making A Difference
- 11. Adrenalize "The magic formula"
- 12. Shine "One of the bravest cats I know"
- 13. Forgive "I will be joyful, dammit!"
- Epilogue
- Guide: Five effective exercises for cultivating courage in the face of adversity
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Permissions
- A Conversation with Michaela Haas
- Copyright
