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 resilience.

The science of posttraumatic growth shows how to survive and thrive in the face of challenges. Civil rights icon Maya Angelou healed deep childhood trauma, while flight surgeon Rhonda Cornum found a new purpose after being captured in Iraq, are some of the inspiring role models who share their profound insights on how they emerged from hardship stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. In. Bouncing forward. The way we think of crisis can be changed by the power of stories, psychology, history, and twenty years of Buddhist practice.

The medical community has books. Bouncing forward. It is a user-friendly source of techniques that actual trauma survivors have used to benefit from pain and adversity. The stories of growth through trauma are combined with science and spirituality by Haas. It’s perfect for people who are recovering from loss, pain, illness, or violence, as well as their friends and family. Bouncing forward. An approach to finding a deeper meaning in life is offered.