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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Option B
Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Book • 2017
Option B is a book that delves into the themes of grief, loss, and resilience.
It begins with Sheryl Sandberg's personal account of her husband's sudden death and her journey through acute grief and isolation.
The book extends beyond her personal story to explore how various individuals have overcome different types of hardships, including illness, job loss, sexual assault, and natural disasters.
It offers practical advice and research-based strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces.
The authors emphasize the importance of processing feelings, avoiding self-blame, and finding small victories to rebuild emotional equanimity.
It begins with Sheryl Sandberg's personal account of her husband's sudden death and her journey through acute grief and isolation.
The book extends beyond her personal story to explore how various individuals have overcome different types of hardships, including illness, job loss, sexual assault, and natural disasters.
It offers practical advice and research-based strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces.
The authors emphasize the importance of processing feelings, avoiding self-blame, and finding small victories to rebuild emotional equanimity.
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