Community Care | In The Spirit of Resilience

In the spirit of resilience, we're recommending two books that explore the choices people make to endure and fight through hard situations. 

• Isola by Allegra Goodman follows a sixteenth-century noblewoman who, at great risk to herself and against authority, refuses to let anyone define or control her story of survival. She reminds us that, even when the odds are stacked against us, we have the power to push forward and find moments of peace and beauty along the way.

• The Man Who Stole the Gods by Matthew Campbell is set against Cambodia's civil war and the decades-long effort to recover what was lost. It's a powerful example of how even those who cause damage can choose to help repair it. It's never too late to change course and make things right.

This blog post content was originally included in our community newsletter: The Moment -- where we respond quickly and thoughtfully to impactful events and decisions that challenge or disrupt our profession.