| International Standard Book Number |
9780593713709 ebook
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780593713686 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
0593713680 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Shankar, Maya, author.
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| Title Statement |
The other side of change : who we become when life makes other plans / Maya Shankar.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
xvi, 233 pages ; 24 cm.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Locked in -- Possible selves -- Mental spirals -- A hole in the heart -- The blank slate -- A city of refuge -- The missing piece -- Appendix: Getting to the other side of change: your change survival kit.
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| Summary, Etc. |
A revelatory exploration of how we can find meaning in the tumult of change, from a renowned cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast A Slight Change of Plans. Life has a way of thwarting our best-laid plans. Out of nowhere, we're confronting the end of a relationship, an unexpected diagnosis, the loss of a job, or some other twist of fate. In these moments, it can feel like we're free-falling into the unknown. As a cognitive scientist, Maya Shankar has spent decades studying the human mind. When an unwanted change in her own life left her reeling, she sought out people who had navigated major disruptions. In The Other Side of Change, Shankar tells their riveting, singular stories and weaves in scientific insights to illuminate universal lessons hidden within them. The result is a rich portrait of our complex reactions to change and a deep well of wisdom we can draw from during these experiences. Shankar invites us to rethink our relationship with change altogether. When a big change happens to us, it can lead to profound change within us. The unique stresses and demands of being thrust into a new reality can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives, and values, transforming us in extraordinary ways. What if we saw moments of upheaval as an opportunity to reimagine who we can be, rather than as something to just endure? What potential could we unlock within ourselves? Whether you're processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, this book is a wise and thought-provoking companion to help you discover who you can become on the other side of change.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Adaptability (Psychology)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Self-actualization (Psychology)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Adjustment (Psychology)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Life change events.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Resilience (Personality trait)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Change (Psychology)
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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