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We live in a world in which suffering is endemic. In this book Stephen Joseph sounds a hopeful note. Suffering need not destroy Terry Waite CBE In this fascinating book, Stephen Joseph maps out the rarely explored positive consequences of trauma, reminding us that growth is possible even in the most adverse circumstances Richard Bentall, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool What Doesn't Kill Us seamlessly combines needed inspiration and the most advanced information about the new psychology of posttraumatic growth for those who have experienced great suffering. Stephen Joesph, one of the leading experts in the world on trauma, resilience, and growth, offers both compelling stories and practical information. What Doesn't Kill Us is a book of wisdom - both for those who have undergone great stress as well as for those who love and treat them. It is psychology at its best: honest, hopeful and based on sound serious research. Reading it makes me proud to be a psychologist Robert J. Wicks, Professor, Loyola University Maryland and author of Bounce: Living the Resilient Life What Doesn't Kill Us is an insightful and entertaining account of the new psychology of resilience. Stephen Joseph brilliantly combines personal anecdote with cutting edge psychology to explain why all of us have the capacity to triumph over adversity. A must read if you ever wondered why most of us rebound so well after disaster, What Doesn't Kill Us is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to know how to cope with trauma Elaine Fox, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Essex This is the book we have been waiting for Stephen Joseph to write. With decades of experience and knowledge, Joseph presents the wonderfully complex world of posttraumatic growth in an accessible and personable way. Not only does the book provide the most-up-to-date research, What Doesn't Kill Us offers tangible approaches to developing growth after trauma; a feat that will be valued by many Dr Kate Hefferon, Senior Lecturer, University of East London and author of Positive Psychology: Theory, research and applications This is a caring and thoughtful account, arguing for the normality of post-traumatic stress as a process of adaptation. Professor Joseph presents a personal and positive perspective, showing how people can come through painful experiences and live fulfilling lives ... His THRIVE model provides a coherent approach to helping traumatised people Dr Nigel Hunt, Associate Professor in Health Psychology, University of Nottingham Beautifully written, drawing on cutting-edge scientific research to reveal one of humankind's noblest qualities: the capacity to find meaning and growth in the face of near-unbearable suffering Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde Stephen Joseph brings his expertise as one of the world's most prolific and influential schlars of trauma and over two decades of clinical experience to bear in producing a literate and compelling book on growth from and through adversity. The book is replete with powerfu story-lines of people who persevered in the face of great pain and loss: From Michael J. Fox to Viktor FRankl we learn how survivors lived in Nietzsche's dictum of what doesn't kill you can make you stronger. All the while, the book is highly educational about the dynamics of posttraumatic growth and related concepts. It is a rare feat to produce a book that will appeal and be useful to the general public, as well as scholars and practitioners. Joseph has done so John Harvey, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Iowa Convincingly challenging, highly entertaining, and compulsively readable, What Doesn't Kill Us is thoroughly recommended for both those who have a have not experienced trauma. A transformational new perspective Elaine Iljon Foreman, author of Fly Away Fear: Overcoming Your Fear of Flying and co-author of Depression for Dummies Traumatised individuals have a story to tell, as well as re-author. Professor Stephen Joseph is compassionate, attentive listener and a sensitive and scholarly conveyer of this narrative process. He has ably blended his many years of research and clinical practice into an enlightened story of post traumatic growth. This a book that should be read by all who encountered trauma and those who love and treat them. Kudos to Professor Joseph for providing a needed new direction for the treatment of those who experience [posttraumatic stress disorder] and related challenges. This book is a clarion call for a Constructive Narrative Perspective to psychotherapy, filled with pathos and hope Donald Meichenbaum, PhD Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment of Victims of Violence, Miami, Florida What Doesn't Kill Us - indeed does and can make us stronger as brilliantly presented by Professor Stephen Joseph and lived throughout my every day Dr Gill Hicks MBE, survivor of the London Bombings, July 7, 2005

Stephen Joseph is professor of psychology, health and social care at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he is co-director of the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth and an honorary consultant psychologist in psychotherapy. He has published more than 200 academic papers and 7 academic books, and is often asked to comment in the media on topical events relating to his work.