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Two well-known spiritual teachers show us how to cultivate resilience in ourselves, in our families, and in our faith and civic communities. In these pages readers explore the many facets of this very human quality, and how we might cultivate and strengthen it in ourselves and in others to meet the challenges humans everywhere face.

After introducing the concept and the "three Rs of resilience" (recruiting, reframing, resolving) the Whiteheads explore the personal, social, and civic aspects of resilience. They offer examples through stories of individuals (like Rep Gabby Giffords) and even cities (Boston after the Marathon bombing) exploring the emotional, spiritual, and relational bases for recovery and renewal.