Bridge Over Adversity: True Stories About Overcoming Personal Challenges

Read the stories of 12 individuals who faced harrowing situations, major obstacles, and seemingly impossible hardships. Every one of them was able to rise above and become successful and happy in life again. Learn why they found themselves in these situations and what they did to overcome their adversities—so you can face your challenges and succeed too. Discover the five characteristics that can prevent you from overcoming your life’s challenges and the 11 characteristics that will help you overcome them and be happy again.

Reader reviews:
“Kevin Desrosiers’s book offers us powerful stories, showing us ways some individuals created their bridges and fortified new identities. The courage and strength found in these pages is inspiring.” —Bonnie Cooper, MSW, MFT

“An outstanding job of interviewing a variety of people, capturing their stories of overcoming challenges, and telling them in this book. Read them and be inspired!” —Fred Miller, speaking coach and author of No Sweat Public Speaking!

“A healthy dose of inspiration and hope for people struggling with any form of adversity.” —John Levine, freelance writer and business coach

Kevin Desrosiers, in addition to being a first-time author, is a two-time Distinguished Toastmaster, which is the highest individual award you can earn from Toastmasters International. He has delivered live speeches to organizations in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and in various cities throughout the United States. Due to COVID-19 precautions, Kevin now offers virtual presentations as well as in-person appearances.Kevin worked in a corporate environment for 38 years in two industry-leading companies and saw both taken over by companies outside of the United States. He served as a mentor and coach for people throughout his career and still is working with over a dozen people to help guide them through career, life, and public-speaking challenges. He loves to continually challenge himself and others around him to continually improve themselves. One book that influences him will paint a better picture of who he is: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. This book was given to him as a gift when he received a promotion in 1991, and he has read or listened to it every year since then. In his spare time, Kevin is an avid nature photographer, focusing on birds, waterfalls, and other scenes. He also enjoys competitive table tennis, a good game of Texas Hold'em, and playing with his grandchildren.