Shackled by Adversity Sustained by Grace

<p>This book speaks to the daily realities of anyone -regardless of race color origin culturebelief social strata and gender- anyone who dares call him/herself human. The thoughtprovokingquestion here is what does one do when the nightfall lingers with no daybreakin sight; when stubborn affl iction becomes his/her fl anking companion day in and dayout? I truly believe in the redemptive and mystical power of suff ering. It is in essence thatinner agony which has not only inspired this book but also personifi ed the invisible andexcruciating pain by giving it a face which can be seen and touched a voice which can beheard and an emotion which can be felt. Exposure to trials of all kinds which one endureswith steadfast courage produces at the end resiliency and strong character. Walsh (2006)stated Resiliency can be defi ned as the capacity to rebound from adversity strengthened andmore resourceful. It is an active process of endurance self-righting and growth in responseto crisis and challenge.Resilient people demonstrate an uncommon ability to manage positively common life'sdaily transactions. They exhibit exemplary courage and determination when confronted withtraumatic events such as death divorce life-threatening illness disaster social injusticeracism and discrimination etc. One's belief plays a crucial role in the manner which he/sheapproaches life's stressful demands daily responsibilities and ongoing challenges.</p>