When Bad Things Happen to Good Women: Getting You (or Someone You Love) Through the Toughest Times - Softcover

Fleet, Carole Brody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1632280167 ISBN 13: 9781632280169

Publisher: Viva Editions, 2016

Synopsis

When Bad Things Happen to Good Women is a survivor's toolkit by a leading expert in surviving tragedy and thriving afterward. Carole Brody Fleet's latest book is comprised of a chorus of voices of women who overcame incredible adversity and challenge of all manner. Filled with moving stories and specific steps on how to move forward after tragedy or challenge, these words of hard-won wisdom and advice are an important component in dealing with trauma. In addition to helping those in need, the book also includes vital advice and direction for anyone who knows or is in the position of supporting a family member, friend or loved going through a crisis.

Real-life stories and practical advice on life-altering topics are shared by women from all walks of life. New York Times best-selling author and CBS News contributor Lee Woodruff tells the story of how her husband Bob Woodruff (ABC News correspondent) nearly died as the result of a roadside bombing in Iraq. Fashion designer, celebrity stylist and icon Lisa Kline shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband to an accident.  Kristen Moeller of Tiny House Nation on A&E describes the devastating wildfire that destroyed her home and how she overcame losing literally everything. A bride-to-be shares the wedding day that became a memorial for her groom when he died in an automobile accident on his way to the wedding. No matter the trauma or challenge situation and in her inimitable style beloved by millions, Carole Brody Fleet ensures that readers are well-equipped with the tools and techniques to thrive after any tragedy -- with a hopeful heart and peaceful mind intact.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When Bad Things Happen to Good Women is a survivor's toolkit written by a leading expert on how to both survive tragedy and thrive afterward. Focusing on dealing with and recovering from the "bad things" that happen in life --from the loss of a loved one, to physical trauma, to losing a business or home-- Carole Brody Fleet's book is a chorus of female voices who have overcame intense odds and rebounded. Filled with moving stories, this book also provides specific steps on how to move on through difficult challenges, emotional trauma, or dramatic life changes. Advice for friends and families is also included.

About the Author:

Carole Brody Fleet is the multi award-winning author of Widows Wear Stilettos: A Practical and Emotional Guide for the Young Widow (New Horizon Press) and Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond!) the Grief of Widowhood (Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award. Widely recognized as a leader in grief, loss and life-adveristy recovery, Ms. Fleet is additionally a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible, as well as The Huffington Post and ThirdAge.com. Ms. Fleet makes guest appearances on national, regional, and local television, appears as a regular guest on numerous radio programs in the United States and Canada, and is a featured expert in many well-known international and national magazines, newspapers, and websites.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viva Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1632280167
• ISBN 13: 9781632280169
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 388