RESILIENT How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness

Rick Hanson's latest personal growth guide, written with his son, gently invites listeners to focus less on the outside world and more on developing their inner lives. His quiet, almost whispering, performance is phrased with graceful clarity and would be hypnotic were it not for the abundant information and formulas that pepper his writing. Citing neuroanatomy and positive psychology studies, Hanson says we can respond to life's challenges with a proactive and joyful approach or with a fearful and defensive approach--and that we can choose which attitude we adopt. Colorful examples of people approaching stress positively show how we can prepare ourselves for life rather than withdraw and become victims. With meditative exercises that seductively turn attention inward, this listening experience offers helpful guidance and encouragement that sound powerful in this reading. T.W. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2018]