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Since she was a child, Lisa wanted to help. Whether it was rescuing a blind duck at a park or defending her younger brother against bullying when he experienced severe asthma attacks-Lisa always found herself in the role of a helper during times of crisis. As an adult, a phone call at four o'clock in the morning launched a trifecta of trauma that changed Lisa's life forever. Three experiences with death and illness occurred in her family in just 10 months. Her beloved brother died suddenly of an asthma-induced heart attack, her father was battling lymphoma, and her son became catastrophically ill. When her family's world imploded, Lisa felt as if she had become irrevocably damaged. Instead, she discovered her calling during a sunrise walk along the beach at the height of her son's illness. Lisa heard the word Soaringwords, and suddenly knew why she was born. She channeled her passion and resilience into a global movement that would inspire millions of people to never give up. Her lifetime of experiences helping others through trauma, grief, illness, and setbacks-combined with her own personal experiences-led her to found Soaringwords, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and health care professionals to take active roles in self healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Today, Lisa is an internationally recognized Positive Psychology thought leader. Wherever you are within your journey, this debut memoir provides illumination and inspiration as you seek to become the best version of yourself, even in the face of overwhelming obstacles.

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SOARING into Strength ... is precisely what we all need, today more than ever. -Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, co-founder, Happiness Studies Academy Like a flowing river, life is never still. SOARING into Strength is an emotional tour de force that takes you on a fast-paced journey through many twists and turns with bracing candor, abundant humor, and steadfast determination. Buksbaum is a compelling and reliable guide who will transport you to distant shores, somehow wiser and definitely more hopeful. -Chip Conley, best-selling author, Wisdom@Work; founder, Modern Elder Academy Lisa Buksbaum is a marvelous storyteller who generously shares her life story with the whimsical nostalgia evocative of Judy Blume; the searing emotional tightrope of trauma and loss of Joan Didion; and the side-splitting, consistently wry humor of David Sedaris. You'll fall in love with a beloved cast of characters and discover the healing power of kindness and courage. -Dr. Jane Dutton, co-founder, Center for Positive Organizations In a world sorely needing hope, faith, and enduring and endearing role models, SOARING into Strength provides a roadmap for living a life infused with kindness, wisdom, and humor. This memoir is very relevant in these fraught times. Buksbaum transcends life's traumas and challenges with steadfast determination, abundant moxy, and an enormous heart. I highly recommend this powerful, enjoyable read. -Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, best-selling author, Transcend; host, The Psychology Podcast One of the biggest lessons I've learned since I lost my husband Dave is the role we all can play in lifting each other through hardship. But sometimes it's hard to know what to say or do. In Lisa Buksbaum's Soaring into Strength, you'll find the right words and thoughtful gestures to offer support to people in your life. This book will help all of us show up for those who need it most. -Sheryl Sandberg, former COO, Meta; founder, Option B

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Author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader, Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Her personal experiences with loss inspired her to launch Soaringwords, a not-for-profit organization which has grown into a global movement. Since 2000, Lisa has led Soaringwords' SOARING into Strength Positive Health Initiative workshops and presented at numerous international scientific conferences. She holds an MBA in marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from The University of Pennsylvania. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune Small Business, USA TODAY, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's Health and Wellbeing Division. She has been a scholar-in-residence at grand rounds for leading universities, medical schools, and nursing schools. She has led award-winning employee-engagement professional development workshops at Fortune 500 companies including Accenture, Cisco, Lilly, Meta, Google, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, New York Life, Sony, Verizon, and Viacom. Lisa lives in New York City with her husband Jacob. Her pride and joy are her two grown sons, daughter-in-law, and adorable grandbaby. She gets her energy from swimming each day and connecting with people in fun and meaningful ways.

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