Solid book with one big flaw.

Main topic is approached in compelling way, sadly the book is full of ideology that has little to do with the story pushing social justice wherever it can. I'm yet to find a book where I've skipped so much.

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A truly remarkable book

I found myself overcome with emotion throughout this book. The strength it must have took to open up is awe inspiring and along with very practical tips for everyday life it was one of the best books I have listened to. My thoughts go out to the author and anyone going through grief in all its forms.

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Amazing, but emotional

This was one of the best audio books I've listened to, but it is so, so emotional. I literally sat in my car and sobbed listening to the stories, but it is also very inspirational. If you are struggling with anything (or even if you aren't) listen to this audio book and think about how you can become more resilient!

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Excellent as ever.

Sheryl is really an inspiration to me and I would always read more from her.

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Finding your inner resilience and strength

This book is excellent. I had doubts, as part of me wondered how much this was related to Lean In, or if this was cashing in. I need not have worried.

It encourages resilience, openness, honesty, and empathy. It covers grief, trauma, and healing. It offers hope for those who might need it. It allows those who don't don't what to say or do some insight into where they can help. It resonated strongly with me over how one feels after sudden trauma (not just death), and how people then interact with you.

I urge everyone to read this to be braver about dealing with, and speaking of, death. Something we are very bad at in the western world. I also encourage people to read this if they want to improve their empathetic interactions with people who have lost loved ones, been diagnosed with serious illness, had major accidents, etc.

I also think this should be required reading for managers, given the support people need (or more likely should be given) in the workplace. And how those you do support repay their reduced hours or apparent loss of productivity though stepping up because you help them to do so. Or, as in my case, leave a role where there clearly was no understanding and long term support.

I've rarely (in my adult life when time has become more pressed) finished a book as quickly while not on vacation.

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Reader Warning - Don't Start Reading In Public

If you could sum up Option B in three words, what would they be?

Quick reader warning - probably best not to start listening to this book when in public. I listen to audiobooks when I am out walking and on this occasion I was in a very public place, headphones on and within minutes my eyes were welling up and there was a lump in my throat. How I held the tears in I don't know.
Life throws us unplanned curveballs that throw us off the path that we thought we were on. Sheryl shares her journey with deep honesty. Covering emotions, strategies, ups and downs and so much more. It was inspiring and at times gut-wrenchingly real.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Option B?

The beginning - I didn't want to stop listening

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Surviving is a journey full of unexpected blessings

Any additional comments?

Having had moments in life that have led from option B to C to D and further into the alphabet this book helped to give perspective and a 'permission' to be so hard on myself - Thank you.

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A generous message to put to work

As a young widow and mother this book was like talking to a friend who knew me my whole life. Its two years since my husband died, and this is the first book I have read on grief and what a book to start with. This story definitely captures how I felt and feel, and importantly gives you tools to live beyond the trauma by channeling your past, flexing your personal strengths and encouraging to you return to your dreams. Really, really enjoyed this.

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Self-told sad story with a few useful insights

this is a story about a very loss of the narrator. there are a few useful insights, but I would say most of the story isn't needed to illustrate the insights. It feels like the book is written by the narrator as part of the grievance process

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Brave, courageous and thought provoking

I listened to the book having not suffered the loss of a loved one or suffered trauma. I read in an interview that this book discusses techniques to make one more resilient trauma or not.
Wow - the level of pain described is so honestly and movingly described. Ways to both overcome trauma and talk to those in trauma are detailed with real examples from the authors life.
What I wasn't expecting was marriage advice - couples that respond to openings in conversations positively are way less likely to divorce! I imagine that everyone slips here and I immediately implemented this, with great results.

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Eye opener for not only those that lost someone

Love it. It made me understand what I missed over last few years and what I can loose forever

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