by Hoda Kotb
First published 2013
Hoda Kotb profiles six individuals who faced devastating circumstances and emerged transformed a decade later. She follows a mother trapped in an abusive marriage who must find courage to protect her children. She chronicles a civilian hero from September 11th who lost everything in the aftermath of saving others. Each person confronted moments that shattered their world completely. Kotb visits them ten years after their crisis to discover how they rebuilt. The mother found strength to leave and create safety for her family. The 9/11 hero channeled grief into helping other survivors heal. Through these real stories, Kotb reveals how people discover resilience they never knew they possessed. She shows how tragedy can unlock creativity, empathy, and gratitude in unexpected ways. The book demonstrates that taking one small step forward can begin a complete life transformation.
Genres: self-help, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, real-life-stories
Period: September 11th, Ten Years Later
240 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon Schuster
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence