Review of Thriving in the Storm

[Brittney Gyles]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Thriving in the Storm" by Bill Murphy.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Thriving in the Storm by William Murphy is an inspiring and resourceful guidebook that both teaches and prepares the readers for weathering life's adversities, especially our own. With a wealth of personal anecdotes and practical advice, Murphy provides a blueprint for resilience and growth in the face of challenges.

One of the strengths of this book in my opinion is the author's ability to connect with readers on a deeply personal level. Murphy shares his own experiences of overcoming adversity, including setbacks, failures, and personal tragedies. This vulnerability creates an immediate sense of empathy and relatability, making it easy for readers to connect with the author's message. It also challenges the readers to put themselves into perspective and analyze their past experiences.

In reading this book, I certainly related back to my own personal tragedies and hardships like what it means to become an adult before your time, the responsibilities you take on, and maneuvering things that no one could have prepared me for. I also related it to young adulthood when I realized how all these prior events in my life played an integral part in toxic optimism and being stuck in perpetual survival mode.

Something I enjoyed about reading this book was how the author emphasizes the power of mindset. Murphy convincingly argues that our perception and interpretation of adversity shape our ability to overcome it. He provides practical strategies to shift our perspective, reframe challenges, and cultivate a positive mindset, ultimately empowering readers to see adversity as an opportunity for growth and transformation.

I love that this book contains exercises following each snippet or section. It keeps the reader's mind engaged and encourages mindfulness and thoughtfulness about ones' self. It challenges you to identify your repetitive negative thought patterns and rewire them. I learn and retain a lot of techniques from self-help books when they're human and when I know that someone else shares the same or similar struggles as me. So I thoroughly believe this book would be of wonderful assistance to anyone who picks it up! I wholeheartedly recommend and am glad I found this book! Conclusively, I find this book to be a wonderful 4 out of 5!

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Thriving in the Storm
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