Any Ordinary Day

Discover the profound journey of resilience and hope in this captivating book by Leigh Sales. As an acclaimed journalist, Leigh unveils the hidden narratives behind extraordinary experiences of everyday individuals who confront life-altering events. In this insightful exploration, readers are invited to reflect on their vulnerabilities, fears, and the unyielding spirit that emerges when faced with adversity. Through heartfelt interviews, Leigh shares stories of survival against terrorism, natural disasters, and unexpected tragedies, revealing the unexpected strength within ordinary lives. This 272-page B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2019, serves not only as a compelling read but also as a source of solace and understanding for anyone grappling with fear and grief. Engage with cutting-edge research on how our brains cope with trauma, all while gaining a fresh perspective on resilience in our daily lives. Every page offers warmth, candor, and empathy, making it an essential addition for readers seeking wisdom in challenging times. Enjoy hassle-free shopping with FREE shipping on this product, although combined shipping for other items is not available. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping as you delve into this transformative narrative.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760893637
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272


Description:
As a journalist, Leigh Sales often encounters people experiencing the worst moments of their lives in the full glare of the media. But one particular string of bad news stories - and a terrifying brush with her own mortality - sent her looking for answers about how vulnerable each of us is to a life-changing event. What are our chances of actually experiencing one? What do we fear most and why? And when the worst does happen, what comes next?

In this wise and layered book, Leigh talks intimately with people who've faced the unimaginable, from terrorism to natural disaster to simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Expecting broken lives, she instead finds strength, hope, even humour. Leigh brilliantly condenses the cutting-edge research on the way the human brain processes fear and grief, and poses the questions we too often ignore out of awkwardness. Along the way, she offers an unguarded account of her own challenges and what she's learned about coping with life's unexpected blows.

Warm, candid and empathetic, this book is about what happens when ordinary people, on ordinary days, are forced to suddenly find the resilience most of us don't know we have.

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