Publisher's Synopsis
Oxford Languages defines resilient as "able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; (relating to a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed."
Let us look at the bending, stretching, and recovery for a moment. Many of you decided to pick up this book or purchase it because of the title. Can you relate to the word resilient alone? Both men and women can relate to resilience. We are born with it, and babies are more resilient than new parents. Even animals have the innate ability to be resilient. Even at this moment, are you being stretched and trying to spring back after a challenging time? You may even feel like you have been bent backward and forward beyond recognition. Life happens, but you do not have to allow life to destroy you. You have made decisions in life you wish you could change or just walk away from. I am here to tell you that you have the option to do both and have a favorable outcome. However, resilience is the key that unlocks the door. What you will learn by reading these amazing stories is that you too can overcome. You will be inspired to be a victor and not a victim. You can and will overcome rejection, avoid being a statistic, love again after a divorce, and heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You can rebuild your life after losing everything. No matter the situation you face, you will be inspired to press your way forward. Your faith and trust in God will increase or be restored. These authors will allow you a glimpse into their lives. By reading The Resilient, you will see that You are not alone, and your situation is not an isolated incident. The authors are real women with careers and callings and are people just like you. They are sharing very personal and private moments and being vulnerable so that many can understand they are more resilient than they give themselves credit for. The fact that you have this book in your hands tells you that you want and desire more and greater. My prayer for you as a reader is that you can see yourself as you read and that you understand you too can overcome. You are resilient. I hope you find yourself somewhere in the stories because you are just like them. These women are ministers, therapists, coaches, entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and even a restaurant owner and nutritionist. Just because you hold a position or title, you are not exempt from life experiences that are less than favorable; however, you were born with an innate ability to be resilient. You just need examples, and this book has many for you to choose from. You are the resilient!
