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Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities Audiobook
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Elizabeth Edwards is one of the most beloved political figures in the country and, on the surface, she seems to have led a charmed life. In many ways, she has. Beautiful family. Thriving career. Supportive friendships. But she’s no stranger to adversity. Many know of the strength she showed after her son, Wade, was killed in a freak car accident when he was only sixteen years old. She would exhibit this remarkable grace and courage again when the very private matter of her husband’s infidelity became public fodder. And when her own life was on the line. Days before the 2004 presidential election–when her husband, John, was running for vice president–she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After rounds of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, the cancer went away–only to recur in 2007. In Resilience, Elizabeth Edwards crafts an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on dealing with life’s biggest challenges. This powerful and inspirational book makes an ideal gift for anyone dealing with difficulties in their lives, to draw strength from the kind of attitude that Elizabeth has developed, and find peace in knowing that they are not alone.
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"Elizabeth Edwards is the picture of grace and amazing intellect. True portrait of a mother's love and candid look at grief. This was written before some of the serious scandals of her husband's affair were revealed... only that he had an affair."
— Tammy (5 out of 5 stars)
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RIO Award of Excellence
Resilience Listener Reviews
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" While this was a touching book. It wasn't extremely smooth to read and I didn't find myself hooked to the book. A short read that was ok, but not great! "
— Monica, 2/17/2014 -
" Loved her writing, but I liked her first book much better. "
— Sara, 2/14/2014 -
" Found it to be very depressing. "
— Sharon, 2/13/2014 -
" Elizabeth Edwards was a remarkable woman and she shares her heart in this book. I enjoyed learning how she approached adversity and how she rose above negative things that happened in her life. She was very wise. The book suffers a bit from disorganization - sometimes she repeats things and rambles. Overall, well worth reading, though. "
— Laurie, 2/12/2014 -
" Edwards (husband ran for president), had cancer during campaign. Encouragement to go through difficult circumstances. I guess I'm not big on name-dropping political memoirs. "
— Angela, 1/28/2014 -
" wish I had read this book when she was alive. Strong character "
— Sharon, 1/26/2014 -
" I got about 80 pages in and it wasn't holding my interest. "
— Mike, 1/23/2014 -
" I am still haven't finished this book but up till now not at impressed, it is a bit gloomy and depressing and i dont like its style. "
— Serina, 1/17/2014 -
" Elizabeth Edwards was a class act. As she told her story, there were many times I thought "no WAY could I handle that so gracefully!" This is a message in memoir form of courage and perspective. "
— Suzy, 1/6/2014 -
" A perfect book for this time in my life. "
— Julie, 12/19/2013 -
" Not one but THREE devastating experiences, any one of which I would have crumbled under! A woman to be admired, one with true grace. I love the title of the book and use it as my motto. "
— Mindy, 11/6/2013 -
" I found it well written and interesting. "
— Jodi, 4/24/2013 -
" Elizabeth Edwards was one classy dame. "
— Laura, 4/20/2012 -
" Loved her optimistic outlook. A good quick read. "
— Nanmal, 4/19/2012 -
" This is truely an amazing woman. And to think she could write two books while facing everything she was facing. "
— Debebete, 5/15/2011 -
" I admired how Elizabeth never gave in to adversity despite the major setbacks in her life from death of a beloved son, husband's adultery, and her own cancer illness "
— Carol, 5/14/2011 -
" I wanted to like this book, but I struggled. The truth doesn't seem to be reflected. It seems as though she wanted to write a book but didn't want us to see everything. In my opinion it felt incomplete. "
— Suzanne, 5/13/2011 -
" This is truly her story, and it is remarkable. "
— Carla, 4/30/2011 -
" I had a lot of transference in this book that lead me to be annoyed by Elizabeth. Due to this negative transference I am going to yield my opionon for it is jaded. "
— Sarah, 4/28/2011 -
" kind of depressing. Some good insights. "
— Julie, 4/17/2011 -
" I read this book as a tribute to Elizabeth Edwards. I thought is was a sad book as she looked back on her life and prepared herself for her death. I admired Elizabeth. She was a strong woman. "
— Peggy, 4/4/2011 -
" Not one but THREE devastating experiences, any one of which I would have crumbled under! A woman to be admired, one with true grace. I love the title of the book and use it as my motto. "
— Mindy, 4/2/2011 -
" While I didn't agree with her politics, I think Elizabeth Edwards was a phenominal woman! She embodies so much strength and character. Someone I look up to for sure. A great inspirational and positive book, although at times very sad. "
— Kim, 2/24/2011 -
" I think she was an amazing lady and I think even more of her after reading the book. She really went through what most of us would consider the ultimate trials in life and she did it with dignity. The book was very inspiring to me. "
— Barbara, 2/20/2011
About Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Saving Graces. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with her two youngest children.