Bounce Back Stronger: Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens

What if every setback was a stepping stone to the life you really want?

In this refreshingly honest and engaging guide, resilience expert and Bounce Back Stronger podcast host Donna Y. Ferris shares valuable lessons learned from decades of successfully navigating life's unexpected twists while balancing a thriving career and home life. Each bite-sized chapter is filled with humor, wisdom, and science, empowering you to:

• Rewire your brain so you can overcome life's challenges
• Act in the way you want rather than react to what comes your way
• Expand your bubble to find a community of lasting support and connection
• Convert the energy of loss into healthy activities that bring you joy
• Create a purposeful life you love

Full of achievable baby steps and vulnerable personal stories, Bounce Back Stronger is not just a book; it's a roadmap for anyone ready to move forward and build the life they truly want. Are you ready to take the first step?

Praise for Bounce Back Stronger

"Through Donna Y. Ferris' insightful guide, Bounce Back Stronger, readers are not only invited but empowered to navigate life's setbacks with grace, wisdom, and resilience. Ferris' blend of personal anecdotes, scientific research, and practical exercises provides a roadmap for transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfillment. A must-read for anyone seeking to cultivate resilience and create the life they truly desire."
-Stephen Cope, Scholar Emeritus Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, best-selling author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self

"Bounce Back Stronger is a compelling, humorous, and educational essential for any bookshelf. This book is like sharing tea with your closest friend, taking months of therapy, and visiting a sage on the mount all at once. Her practical, high-impact suggestions give you the tools to navigate your personalized journey with resilience, clarity, and confidence."
- Erin Byron, author of Yoga for the Creative Soul and Safety In The Body

"Bouncing back from life's challenges is how we build up our capacity for resilience, and Ferris' book offers readers a kind helping hand in doing so. This book is an ode to small moments every day - knowing and trusting what will unfold when we commit to ourselves for the sake of our healing."
-Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Life

“The essential practices and perspectives offered in Ferris’ work center on a crucial understanding: in order to change our lives, in order to build a more resilient, meaningful, and happier life, we must choose to actively shape our days. Each suggestion offers clear guidance to enable us to navigate difficult moments and take advantage of possibilities in ways that cultivate strength, calm, clarity, and positivity. It is a rich and accessible buffet of choice for anyone!"
- Dr. Maria Sirois, author of A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (and Other Dark, Difficult Times)

“An honest and authentic sharing of grief and loss, with powerful exercises and suggestions to really help us shift into healing. Love the affirmations! If you're dealing with loss, this is an excellent place to start.”
- Cristina Leeson, international psychic, spiritual leader, and author of Live in the Light Respect the Dark