Option B
Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
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- Learn practical strategies to bounce back from adversity and strengthen your emotional resilience in challenging times.
- Gain insights into the grieving process, helping you navigate your own feelings or support others who are experiencing loss.
- Discover methods to find joy and meaning in life again, even after significant hardships, fostering a more positive outlook.
- Improve your ability to empathize with others, learning how to offer support effectively during their difficult moments.
Option B is the single wisest book about grief I have ever found ... I have tried to think of anyone who would not find Option B invaluable at some point in their life, and I can’t.
— Decca Aitkenhead, Guardian
“Option B” is a transformative book that examines resilience in the face of adversity. It’s a deeply moving account of Sheryl Sandberg’s journey through grief, combined with Adam Grant’s psychological expertise. This book is about facing life’s challenges head-on and finding a way forward when Plan A is no longer an option.
Readers will learn:
• How to build resilience in themselves and others
• Techniques for overcoming the “three P’s” that can stunt recovery
• Ways to support friends and colleagues going through difficult times
• Strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces
• The importance of self-compassion and gratitude in the healing process
The book is filled with personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and practical advice. It explores how people can not only recover from setbacks but also grow from them, a concept known as “post-traumatic growth”.
“Option B” is more than just a book about grief; it’s a guide to living life fully, even when faced with unexpected challenges. It offers a message of hope and resilience that resonates with readers from all walks of life. Whether you’re facing a personal crisis or simply looking to build your resilience, this book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for moving forward.
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The book: "Option B" Is perfect for:
• Those dealing with loss or significant life changes
• Friends and family supporting loved ones through difficult times
• Managers and leaders looking to build resilient teams
• Mental health professionals seeking new perspectives on grief and resilience
• Anyone interested in personal growth and overcoming challenges
Meet the author
Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent technology executive and author best known for her role as Chief Operating Officer of Facebook (now Meta) from 2008 to 2022. She holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Harvard University. Prior to Facebook, Sandberg worked at Google as Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations. Her career also includes serving as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Treasury Department under President Clinton. Sandberg’s bestselling book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” sparked a global conversation about gender equality in the workplace. She is the founder of LeanIn.Org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve their ambitions. Sandberg is also known for her philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation. She currently resides in California with her family.
Book testimonials
Remarkable, generous, honest, [and] almost unbearably poignant … This is a book that will be quietly passed from hand to hand, and it will surely offer great comfort to its intended readers.
― New York Times
It’s a humbling – and tearjerking – story of humanity.
— Marisa Bate, The Pool
I recommend this inspiring book to everyone around the world. None of us can escape sadness, loss, or life’s disappointments, so the best option is to find our Option B.
― Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize winner
― Bill and Melinda Gates, co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
