My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free Shipping in Australia
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

Jolt Mark Miller

Jolt By Mark Miller

Jolt by Mark Miller

Reviews:
$18.49
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left
Very Good

Jolt Summary

Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation by Mark Miller

A TRAUMATIC EVENT CAN DERAIL YOU-OR IT CAN PROPEL YOU INTO RECLAIMING AND REMAKING YOUR LIFE

The death of a child. Life-threatening illness. Plane crashes. Terror attacks. Natural disasters. Some of us never fully recover from unimaginable traumas like these, but some not only survive-they bounce back to thrive and grow.

Jolt tells the stories of people transformed by trauma, and the new paths that they pursue.

* Molly McDonald was an affluent suburban Detroit mom who faced financial ruin following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She started The Pink Project, which provides transitional financial assistance to low-income breast cancer patients.

* Liz and Steve Alderman lost their son in the World Trade Center on 9/11. As a tribute to him, they launched a foundation that builds and operates mental health clinics in post-conflict countries. More than ten years later, the foundation is going strong.

* John Gallina and Dale Beatty, both veterans of the Iraq War, suffered traumatic injuries. When they came home, they started Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit that provides housing solutions for homeless and low-income veterans.

* Lucy McBath suffered the horrifying murder of her teenage son in a high-profile white-on-black shooting. Lucy quit her job as a flight attendant and has become a nationally known advocate for gun control.

Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation tells the compelling stories of people who have moved beyond trauma to ask, How can I make my life-and the lives of others-better?

Jolt Reviews

We hear every day of post-traumatic stress disorder. But in Jolt, Mark Miller explores something more extraordinary. With rich testimony from people who were able to survive and transform their worst experiences, he explores the possibility of post-traumatic growth. It is a thoughtful and rich dive into our human potential. -- Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, author, and founder of The Conversation Project
From the hands of a gifted writer, Jolt seamlessly weaves research with the moving experiences of real people who have been forced to confront their own personal tragedies-real people who have emerged from that struggle with the transformation of posttraumatic growth. -- Lawrence G. Calhoun, Professor Emeritus, UNC Charlotte, co-author of Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Practice
Everyone knows that 'bad things happen to good people.' Then what? Jolt shows us how to grow through life's inevitable triggers and unlock the power of purpose. -- Richard Leider, international bestselling author of The Power of Purpose, Repacking Your Bags and Life Reimagined
Perhaps the most elevating of all human capacities is the ability to draw from one's own pain and tragedy the motivation and energy to reduce the suffering of others. Jolt is full of illuminating and inspiring stories of this remarkable human alchemy. -- David Bornstein, author of How To Change the World
Jolt is a powerful read-I had to put the book down several times to absorb the powerful stories of trauma and resilience Mark Miller tells with nuance and insight. The combination of compelling storytelling and the judicious use of scholarly research brings alive the critical questions so many of us struggle with. What is my purpose and how can I make a difference? What is my legacy and how can I live a better life? Jolt will help you navigate your own journey. -- Chris Farrell, author of Unretirement and The New Frugality, senior economics contributor, Marketplace
Until I finished reading this marvelous book, I failed to comprehend how some people find strength and motivation in the very darkest of times. Is some psychological phenomenon triggered? Is there a spiritual rebirth involved? Is our true destiny revealed? Through his deep, remarkable research and masterful storytelling, Mark Miller provides solid, no-nonsense answers and points the way for all of us to discover our deepest personal potentials when life seemingly falls apart. -- Mark S. Walton, Chairman, Center for Leadership Communication and former CNN Senior Correspondent
For anyone who finds their world suddenly turned upside down and inside out, Mark Miller, a renowned journalist, offers a powerful handbook to getting back on your feet. Mark's compassionate, clear narratives and advice reflect his deep research into the topic of trauma and transformation and his passion for telling people's stories from the heart. Read this book to glean invaluable lessons of how others have marshalled strength from adversity (large and small) and how you, too, can find your way to the other side of pain. The experiences of those profiled in this book cling to you and shine a light on tools you can use to chart a positive path forward after a life-changing jolt. -- Kerry Hannon, national bestselling author, career expert and strategist
Jolt sheds light on a key insight into personal finance. It opens with a poem by the American poet, Mary Oliver. The last lines are: 'Tell me, what is it you plan to do/ With your one wild and precious life?' That's the key question to ask. Personal finance isn't about money. It's nothing but tactics to support the answers to questions over the years-what you want to do with 'your one wild and precious life?' -- Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor, Marketplace, Commentator, Minnesota Public Radio

About Mark Miller

For more than a decade, Mark Miller has researched and written about what motivates people to reinvent their lives. He is also a nationally recognized expert on retirement and aging. He is a columnist for Reuters and other news outlets, and a contributor to The New York Times. Miller is the author of The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security.

Additional information

GOR013465030
9781682615010
1682615014
Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation by Mark Miller
Mark Miller
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Permuted Press
20180220
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Jolt