The loss of a loved one, a bitter divorce, a serious injury or financial crisis-we must all, at some point, face those unavoidable moments that divide our lives into "before" and "after." How do we muscle through tough times and emerge stronger, wiser-even grateful for our struggle? In 1984, author Jerry White lost his leg in a tragic accident. He has personally endured the pain of loss and the challenge of rebuilding. As cofounder of Survivor Corps, White has met thousands of victims of tragedy. With his book Getting Up When Life Knocks You Down, he shares what he has learned. White outlines a specific five-step program for turning tragedy into triumph. In their own words, his survivor friends share their stories. It's a group that includes the well-known, like Lance Armstrong, Nelson Mandela, and the late Princess Diana, and also everyday survivors of death, loss, injury and heartbreak. Through their stories and the author's words, this book takes readers step by step through the process of not only surviving tragedy and victimhood, but going on to thrive.
"A road map for the individual and their family to put one foot in front of the other and reenter the land of the living. This book will be a remarkable tool."
Bob and Lee Woodruff, authors of In An Instant
"Jerry White speaks with compassion and authority--and an abundance of emotional intelligence."
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence
"Jerry White brings his insight and experience to bear expertly for those facing life's unexpected challenges. He embodies the spirit of survivorship."
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and author of Every Second Counts
