{"product_id":"the-other-side-of-change-isbn-9780593713686","title":"The Other Side of Change","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER, AS FEATURED ON NBC \u003ci\u003eTODAY SHOW\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCBS MORNINGS\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eON PURPOSE WITH JAY SHETTY\u003c\/i\u003e, AND MORE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science, and wholehearted wisdom. —Brené Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA revelatory exploration of how we can find meaning in the tumult of change, from a renowned cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast \u003ci\u003eA Slight Change of Plans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife has a way of thwarting our best-laid plans. Out of nowhere, we’re confronting the end of a relationship, an unexpected diagnosis, the loss of a job, or some other twist of fate. In these moments, it can feel like we’re free-falling into the unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a cognitive scientist, Maya Shankar has spent decades studying the human mind. When an unwanted change in her own life left her reeling, she sought out people who had navigated major disruptions. In \u003ci\u003eThe Other Side of Change\u003c\/i\u003e, Shankar tells their riveting, singular stories and weaves in scientific insights to illuminate universal lessons hidden within them. The result is a rich portrait of our complex reactions to change and a deep well of wisdom we can draw from during these experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShankar invites us to rethink our relationship with change altogether. When a big change happens \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e us, it can lead to profound change \u003ci\u003ewithin\u003c\/i\u003e us. The unique stresses and demands of being thrust into a new reality can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives, and values, transforming us in extraordinary ways. What if we saw moments of upheaval as an opportunity to reimagine who we can be, rather than as something to just endure? What potential could we unlock within ourselves?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, this book is a wise and thought-provoking companion to help you discover who you can become on the other side of change.“[Shankar] points out the techniques that helped each survivor make these remarkable changes…It’s impossible not to be moved.”\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e —Booklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Other Side of Change\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science, and wholehearted wisdom. How lucky are we to have Maya walk with us through the unexpected and often uninvited moments that shape who we are and how we make our way through the world.” \u003cb\u003e—Brené Brown, Ph.D., bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAtlas of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDaring Greatly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book we all need when life knocks us sideways. This is your guide to finding strength in the mess, clarity in the chaos, and a version of yourself you never saw coming. Smart, deeply moving, and grounded in science—it will change how you see change.\" \u003cb\u003e—Mel Robbins, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Let Them Theory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Maya Shankar has written a moving and powerful book about a challenge that all of us will or have faced. What happens when our carefully laid plans and deeply held expectations go awry? I \u003cu\u003eloved\u003c\/u\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Other Side of Change.\u003c\/i\u003e” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eMalcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Blink and Outliers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Having faced the bewildering wreckage of an aftermath, I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Weaving together accounts of quaking forces cleaving life into before and after with science-backed techniques for rebuilding, Maya has penned a tender, helpful companion for all of us.” \u003cb\u003e—Suleika Jaouad, bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetween Two Kingdoms \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook of Alchemy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wise and poignant read for our turbulent times. With powerful stories and practical science, Maya examines how we find purpose after adversity and possibility under uncertainty.” \u003cb\u003e—Adam Grant, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThink Again \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Perfect for readers whose lives have undergone dramatic change, the book will also be useful to anyone interested in exploring the nuances of what we can and can’t control. . . . compassionate and inviting. . . the book reads like a conversation with a loving, smart friend.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Shankar's] explanations of the cognitive science involved are lucid and memorable. . . . readers facing their own hinge points will be informed and inspired.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaya Shankar\u003c\/b\u003e is a cognitive scientist and creator of the podcast \u003ci\u003eA Slight Change of Plans\u003c\/i\u003e, previously named “Best Show of the Year” by Apple. She served as a senior policy advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and chaired the Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. She was also appointed as the first behavioral science advisor to the United Nations. Maya has a BA from Yale and a PhD from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience at Stanford. She has been profiled by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, has been a guest on NPR, \u003ci\u003eCBS Mornings\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, and was featured as a neuroscience expert on National Geographic’s \u003ci\u003eLimitless with Chris Hemsworth\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a former violin student of Itzhak Perlman at Juilliard. 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