The Resilience Myth

New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma

By: Soraya Chemaly

Narrated by: Soraya Chemaly

A “vital, life-saving must-read” (Nora McInerny, author of Bad Vibes Only) manifesto for communal resilience based on in-depth investigations into history, social science, and psychology, from the bestselling author of Rage Becomes Her.

We are often urged to rely only on ourselves for strength, mental fortitude, and positivity. “With her signature clarity and penetrating mind” (Jean Guerrero, author of Hatemonger), Soraya Chemaly challenges us to reject this model—based on a culture of toxic individualism—and, instead, leverage our interdependence.

Drawing on comprehensive research and eye-opening examples from real-life, The Resilience Myth offers an “ambitious” (Publishers Weekly) feminist paradigm of resilience based on an ethic of care, cognitive flexibility, and the provision of material needs. Interdependence, collective care, and nurturing relationships to each other and the earth, she compellingly argues, are the keys to positively adapting to adversity and polycrises.

My next book club selection

This is excellent information, and so well presented.
This will be especially useful for educators or folks who have had some foundation in social justice and anti-racism. The information is also just generally useful for human beings.

Not really about resilience, just complaining

Was excited to read the book and see an alternative view to the concept of grit. There were stories with limited research and insight. Was tiresome to listen to the complaining tone vs solution oriented attitude.