The Gift of Adversity

Now in paperback--this acclaimed book from the "New York Times"-bestselling author and research psychiatrist shows how life's disappointments and difficulties provide us with the lessons we need to become happier and more resilient human beings.
"Insightful . . . could help many of us cope with [...]
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Now in paperback--this acclaimed book from the "New York Times"-bestselling author and research psychiatrist shows how life's disappointments and difficulties provide us with the lessons we need to become happier and more resilient human beings.
"Insightful . . . could help many of us cope with life's inevitable obstacles . . . The book's titular message--that adversity can be a gift--is especially relevant now." --Jane Brody, "The New York Times"
"Will help you see the value in your struggles . . . Arguing that personal growth can't happen without setbacks, Norman Rosenthal challenges readers to re-interpret adversity as a key element of empathy, maturity and success."
--New York" Daily News"
"Dr. Rosenthal catalyzes conversations around adversity with tales of wisdom and survival that we can all treasure."
--Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
"Rosenthal captures both the complexity of our emotions and the pragmatics needed to harness them, and he does so with humor and grace."
--Andrew Solomon, author of "Far from the Tree"
"Dr. Norm is a cosmonaut of consciousness, launching into the murky abyss and returning with meteoric treasures for us all."
--Russell Brand, actor