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‘Blindsides‘ are one of the scariest things we can imagine happening to us. This book is about what happens when life blindsides us, how people cope after deep tragedy and the potential for post traumatic growth.
It doesn‘t sound like it, but it‘s actually a hopeful book.

This is an interesting and reflective book, very well paced and highly readable. Next time you see a news story about a terrible event and find yourself thinking “I could never survive something like that”, you‘ll want to be able to turn to this book for proof that ordinary people survive the unthinkable every day, and most of us have buried reserves of resilience. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/any-ordinary-day-leigh-sales/

I used to think that if you are a good person good things will happen to you but now I realise that this is definitely not the case. It‘s all just down to chance. Fantastic book about life, death and humanity, it was so insightful and it made me realise how lucky I have been. And when someone in your life is going through tragedy you just need to show up. You don‘t have to have all the answers or say the right things. You just need to be there.

I couldn‘t handle this. I only got 100 pages in before giving up. The whole first 100 is about her interviewing people after traumatic events. I love Chat10 so I was expecting the book to be more about her. No no no!

#MusicalNewYear #AtTheEndOfTheDay

This book is about what happens to people after traumatic events and features interviews with Australians who have suffered great losses in circumstance that have attracted publicity. I think it is intended to be uplifting, highlighting resilience and the indomitablity of the human spirit, but it feels a bit voyeuristic and even exploitative to me. 👇

A thought provoking and extremely engaging book charting life after catastrophic disaster and how people cope when their lives are turned upside down. Of course, being Sales the research is extremely thorough and the people she chose to interview are add layers of meaning and depth to that research.

My lunch break on a swelteringly hot day. Thank goodness the library is well air conditioned.

I‘m not a believer in karma. I know that if you‘re nice to people more than likely they‘ll respond nicely in return but as far as the universe rewarding you for a life well lived, well that‘s hilarious. It‘s all random and chaotic. And this book reiterates that in a rather readable way.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from me.

Finished 5.1.19, the day I decided to write a book journal

It has elements of Option B, but is a better written, more explorative and less conclusive. Leigh writes well. The personal stories of those she interviews illuminate the multi-faceted nature of grief and how differently it takes its toll on individuals. I‘d return to it if I were going through a traumatic event and hope to remember that “optimism, extroversion, hardiness and a healthy ego” are protective factors when it comes to overcoming.

New year, new book.

An excellent book. Leigh Sales explores how we recover from sudden traumatic events, with compassion, curiosity and the skills of a seasoned journalist. Fascinating interviews. I loved her warmth and honesty throughout - it‘s like being in her company as we learn how to navigate life‘s ‘blindsides‘ or how to help a friend after a death, for example. It‘s both inspiring & practical about coping with tough times. Highly recommended.

I‘m really enjoying this. Interesting and well-written and Leigh Sales is a warm, engaging presence throughout the book. I like the mix of her compassionate voice with robust research and good journalism.

Wonderful book , arrived at just the right time for me. Again the right book at the right time. At times a bit hard to read , I cried quite a lot but humans are so resilient my heart was singing also. @MrsMalaprop .
I‘m going to look out her other books as I found her writing style easy to read. I heard her voice in my head.

As stated on the cover, well known Aussie journalist Leigh Sales writes about “Blindsides, resilience and what happens after the worst day of your life”.

Combining real-life stories of tragedy that most Australians will remember with some facts and figures. A quick, thought provoking and moving read.

👍❤️📚 #oznonfiction

This is an insightful and engrossing read. Australian journalist Leigh Sales interviews people who‘ve experienced immense tragedy and asks them how they made it through. #currentlyreading