The Resilience Factor: How to Face Adversity, Trauma and Tragedy Like a

Resiliency in the face of adversity. This is one woman's fight for her life, for love, and for happiness.

A testament to how life brings the unexpected, the book guides you to take hold of your own destiny and make the most of it.

This useful toolkit, filled with intimate looks at life, will aspire you to be your own hero. Inner strength is gathered in the pages of this raw, unfiltered book that will make you laugh, cry, and get angry.

A self-help book that challenges readers to dig into their own lives, a journal is included for readers to expand on their own resilience and self-discovery, no matter what stage of life they are in.

Deep dive into a woman's beginnings and middles, and how they've helped her not only survive, but thrive through tragedy and trauma.

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She says, "It is my life story and journey. I wanted to share my trauma and tragedy with other people in hopes they would overcome and realize they are resilient."

About the Author: Dr. Syleecia Thompson grew up in Harvey, Illinois, into a musical family. Her father is Syl Johnson, a blues and soul singer, and her sister is Syleena Johnson, an R&B singer and talk show host. Dr. Thompson is a breast cancer survivor, educator, entrepreneur, entertainment manager and executive producer. As a full-time professor in business, entrepreneurship, and strategy, she has taught more than 8,000 students, and coached and managed over 160 clients. She has worked with major networks, record labels, and corporations in many capacities. The author has earned a BS in economics, an MBA and a doctorate in business administration.