Dr. Sherry Hamby teaches us that trauma and adversity don't block our capacity to grow and thrive even when our trauma burden is high. She integrates science, compassion, and actions we can take today to build and sustain our resilience 'portfolio.' As a psychologist, this book provided me with new insights, and as a survivor, I felt validated and seen.

Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D., psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of It's Not You

Clear, grounded, and deeply practical, Stronger Than You Think cuts through the performative healing and 'just communicate' advice that keeps people stuck and gives you tools to stop self-abandoning, build real self-trust, and become more resilient. You'll feel called out and understood.

Sabrina Zohar, host of The Sabrina Zohar Show podcast

Stronger Than You Think opened my eyes in ways I hadn't expected. Dr. Hamby provides a greater understanding of how the idea of resilience has changed in society and the medical profession, and she writes with such clarity and tenderness in her stories of trauma and recovery. But as a person who has struggled-and who loves others who have felt overwhelmed by hardship-this book provided me with a fresh way to look at my community, at my environment, at my own life, and feel like I can thrive.

Kevin Wilson, author of NYTimes Bestselling novel Nothing to See Here and The Family Fang

Dr. Hamby hands us not just the science behind true resilience but also a literal equation for increasing and building more resilience in our lives. In these dark and stressful times, her book is a light and a balm for how we can take who we already are and what we are already doing to more deeply resource ourselves and feel even more supported and powerful. An essential read for anyone with trauma!

Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and author of Healing the Oppressed Body

Trauma is a worldwide problem, and Hamby's thoughtful analysis and commonsense steps are sure to be welcome.

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