Bouncing Forward, Michaela Haas PhD
Bouncing Forward, Michaela Haas PhD
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Bouncing Forward
Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs

Author: Michaela Haas PhD

Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie

Unabridged: 9 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2015

Synopsis

The first book of its kind in the new science of posttraumatic growth: a cutting-edge look at how trauma survivors find healing and new resilienceThe uplifting science of posttraumatic growth presents groundbreaking research and proven methods to survive and thrive in the face of challenges. Twelve inspiring role models share their profound insights on how they emerged from hardship stronger, wiser, and more compassionate—from civil rights icon Maya Angelou, who healed deep childhood trauma; flight surgeon 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. In Bouncing Forward, Michaela Haas draws upon powerful storytelling, psychology, history, and twenty years of Buddhist practice to reshape the way we think of crisis.Unlike books from the medical community, Bouncing Forward is a user-friendly source of techniques that actual trauma survivors have used to benefit from pain and adversity. Haas draws on common coping threads to beautifully combine inspirational stories of growth through trauma with science and spirituality. Perfect for people from all walks of life who are recovering from loss, pain, illness, or violence—as well as their friends and family—Bouncing Forward offers examples and inspiration for growth and a mindful approach to finding a deeper meaning in life.

About Michaela Haas PhD

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. She has been studying and practicing Buddhism for almost twenty years, holds a PhD in Asian Studies, and is a visiting scholar and lecturer at the University of California–Santa Barbara. She is a regular contributor to Die Zeit, the Washington Post, and the Huffington Post.

About Carrington MacDuffie

Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peter on December 28, 2015

I LOVE THIS BOOK! Ms. Haas is an amazing writer who shares her research and obvious passion clearly and lovingly. "Bouncing Forward" is a call to anyone that is in need of healing. It is a testament that PTSD can actually be transformed into post traumatic growth and that the darkest of times have b......more

Goodreads review by Tanya on September 07, 2015

Do you know that feeling when the right message comes along at the right time? Whenever I’ve gone through tough times, or been asked by a friend how I’ve coped with difficulties, my tried and true, go-to recommendation has been to read Pema Chödrön’s When Things Fall Apart. It has been a great comfor......more

Goodreads review by Brandi on October 31, 2015

Michaela Haas's "Bouncing Forward: Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs" deals with the new science of posttraumatic growth. Dr. Haas explores techniques trauma survivors have used in an attempt to benefit from hardships. Some people seem to grow after experiencing trauma while others do not.......more

Goodreads review by Lynette on October 23, 2015

In Michaela Haas’ new book, Bouncing Forward: Transforming bad breaks into breakthroughs, we have a hopeful message. It’s important to say at the outset that this is not a feel-good or pie-in-the-sky promise that good times are coming. Haas, a journalist and well-known author, has done deep research......more

Goodreads review by Craig on November 17, 2015

Well written with interesting stories. For me, and this is my own stuff showing through, I would have preferred a more in depth look at the transition between the trauma phase and moving forward. Especially the first person examined seemed more a story of denial than recovery to me. Also, the title......more

Quotes

“Michaela Haas’ latest book, Bouncing Forward, breaks through our great confusion around how to be happy. Full of goodness, this book shares stories, including her own, of people who have suffered in many ways and come through it into strength and love. Together, these varied, living examples reveal an important truth: ultimately there is no way to avoid pain in life, and turning toward our challenges, whatever they may be, is the way to real happiness.” Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

“Bouncing Forward propels our entire understanding of posttraumatic growth to a new level…Brilliant, inspiring, to be read, re-read, and treasured.” Linda Graham, MFT, author of Bouncing Back

“In this volume, Michaela Haas applies the wisdom of Buddhist mind training to real-life experiences in the modern world, thereby enriching the Buddhist tradition as well as our current understanding of ways to fruitfully transcend the miseries of the past, present, and future.” B. Alan Wallace, author of Genuine Happiness

“Bouncing Forward is a testament to the strength, resilience, and hope of the human psyche and spirit…A wonderful and entertaining read as well as a reasoned and reasonable guide to resilient living.” Sam Goldstein, PhD, coauthor of The Power of Resilience

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