Resilience, Elizabeth Edwards-Style

When I watched last week's interview between Oprah and Elizabeth Edwards, I couldn't help feeling a little dumbfounded about how someone could be facing so many obstacles in life--terminal cancer with two young children, an unfaithful husband, and then the trust-shattering news that the infidelity was much more than what was initially shared and perhaps a child has resulted--and still be faring rather well emotionally. I was so impressed, in fact, that I had to buy the book, Resilience, in which Elizabeth discusses the pain of these situations, plus the even more heartbreaking details of her oldest son's death several years ago, in ways that bring tears to my eyes. But she also shows tremendous strength, poise and grace throughout it all. Read about the valuable techniques she uses to cope with intense stress and emotional crisis, and learn more about how you can use these techniques, too. (More...)

Read About Elizabeth Edwards and Resilience

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What do you think about Elizabeth Edwards' approach to resilience? What helps you cope with major crises? Share your thoughts and experiences in this Reader Response article on Staying Resilient, or share your thoughts on Elizabeth Edwards and her situation in the 'comments' section.

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