Memories to Momentum: Inspiring Stories of Reflection and Moving Forward - Perfect for Self-Help, Motivation & Personal Growth

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Do childhood memories matter? Can happy memories provide more than a momentary lift and sad memories more than haunting “black holes?” Fifty-nine diverse people answer, in general, “Yes!” The key for most is combining positive and negative memories into a sequential life story, much like a movie. “Black holes” begin to be seen as spurs to personal growth. Almost invariably, the “movie” becomes a unified, uplifting story, inspiring story tellers, themselves. Memories do generate momentum.Qualitative researcher Niki Glanz interviewed the 59 people on 5 tours of North America. They comprise millionaires to homeless, ages 20s to 80s, all major races, many manners of spirituality, education levels, family structures, childhood locations, and interests. Together they weave a rich tapestry of humanity. Stories are told in interviewees’ own words, replete with heartfelt insights re love, family life, friendships, work, community life, and aspirations. Humor and heroics add spice. A conclusion highlights themes across stories: strategies for meeting challenges, life-long effects of pleasant memories, benefits from suffering, and the significance of living meaningfully. Each theme is illumined with academic research. Notes, a bibliography, and questions to prompt individual or group reflection complete the book. With interviewees’ stories as models and a few, final tips, feel free to craft your own life story.