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Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives Paperback – September 5, 2024

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Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives is a heartfelt and transformative collection that invites readers to journey into the lives of 29 brave Protectors—Veterans and FIrst Responders—who have faced the unimaginable. This book presents a tapestry of lived experiences, profound trauma, unwavering courage, and inspiring recovery.

Through these deeply moving narratives, readers are offered a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of those who have served on the front lines. Each story is a testament to resilience, providing a guiding light for anyone struggling with their own recovery, seeking new beginnings, or healing from the impacts of service or moral injury. This collection is not just for those on a personal journey but is also an invaluable resource for allied health professionals and families who support these protectors.

Research underscores the power of narrative transportation—immersing oneself in the stories of others—as a way to reduce isolation and diminish the risk of self-destructive behaviors. Additionally, the concept of restorative narrative within this book aims to inspire healing by breaking the stigma around trauma, fostering well-being, and reducing suicide ideation. Wounds to Wisdom is more than a book; it’s an invitation to embark on your own journey of healing, resilience, and crafting a life beyond trauma. Join us, and let these stories transform you.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFGN3GK2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sara Correll (September 5, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8990648104
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 17 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.61 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book inspiring and life-changing. They appreciate the compelling stories and masterful storytelling that weave a tapestry that invites readers into a warm, different setting. Readers describe the book as great, well worth their time, and powerful for anyone struggling with the impacts of service or trauma.

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Customers find the book inspiring. They describe it as life-changing stories from people who have overcome challenges. The stories offer connections and the solace of shared experiences. Readers feel the book is transformative and touching, helping them navigate their own experiences.

"...This book offers a beacon of hope for those who feel isolated, gently providing healing through the power of solidarity...." Read more

"...It's not self help, it's real people sharing what they've learned by hard experience...." Read more

"...As each story is so different, each trauma and each setting different, and each one is authentic; making it relatable to everyone who has ever..." Read more

"...Through these narratives, we break down the stigma surrounding trauma, inspiring well-being and offering a guiding light away from self-destructive..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the compelling stories and advice in the book. They find the storytelling masterfully curated, weaving a tapestry that invites readers into a warm, different world. The stories are diverse, with each trauma and setting being unique.

"...Her storytelling is masterfully curated, weaving a tapestry that invites readers into a warm, inclusive community...." Read more

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Stories help us make sense of our lives
One of the most powerful things stories can do is to make sense of our experiences, even our most painful and difficult to understand experiences. Though there are many stories in this book and all very different, the common thread is that somehow each author has found a way to make sense of their trauma and then share what they have learned from it.As each story is so different, each trauma and each setting different, and each one is authentic; making it relatable to everyone who has ever experienced trauma… and trauma/struggle is a part of our human experience.This book will bring hope to everyone who reads it, no matter what their experience has been. Not only do we all eventually experience a level of trauma and struggle, but we all know others who have also suffered and oftentimes we don’t know how to help. These stories can be a beautiful and useful resource to share with others.To those who are suffering and feeling alone, these stories will bring an important message that you are not alone. A very special and unique aspect of this book is the contact information each author provides to the reader. How many times have you read a book and been so moved that you want to reach out to the author but don’t know how to reach them?I am honored and humbled to have been a tiny part of this project. The inspiration I have gained from reading the stories of my co-authors has brought so much more healing to my wounded heart.My hope is that many, many more wounded hearts will find inspiration from this book and discover that they too can find their voices and share their stories. That they too can repurpose their suffering into a meaningful message of wisdom making their own lives and the lives of others better.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    Sara Corral writes with an open-hearted vulnerability and profound love that shines through every page. Her storytelling is masterfully curated, weaving a tapestry that invites readers into a warm, inclusive community. Through her narratives, she reminds us of our universal connections and the solace that comes from shared experiences. This book offers a beacon of hope for those who feel isolated, gently providing healing through the power of solidarity. It not only moved and touched me deeply but also helped me navigate my own sense of loss with greater ease. I eagerly anticipate sharing this book with others and spreading its message of empathy and connection.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
    This collection of essays by veterans of military and law enforcement is raw and real - people who have been through it, and now how to communicate the lessons they've learned as a result. You don't often read a book of this kind that has both compelling stories and advice you can really use. It's not self help, it's real people sharing what they've learned by hard experience. This book would be right for anyone who has experienced the trauma of living through - and surviving after - the intensity and dangers of their work, or for the family and friends around them (like me).
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
    One of the most powerful things stories can do is to make sense of our experiences, even our most painful and difficult to understand experiences. Though there are many stories in this book and all very different, the common thread is that somehow each author has found a way to make sense of their trauma and then share what they have learned from it.

    As each story is so different, each trauma and each setting different, and each one is authentic; making it relatable to everyone who has ever experienced trauma… and trauma/struggle is a part of our human experience.

    This book will bring hope to everyone who reads it, no matter what their experience has been. Not only do we all eventually experience a level of trauma and struggle, but we all know others who have also suffered and oftentimes we don’t know how to help. These stories can be a beautiful and useful resource to share with others.

    To those who are suffering and feeling alone, these stories will bring an important message that you are not alone. A very special and unique aspect of this book is the contact information each author provides to the reader. How many times have you read a book and been so moved that you want to reach out to the author but don’t know how to reach them?

    I am honored and humbled to have been a tiny part of this project. The inspiration I have gained from reading the stories of my co-authors has brought so much more healing to my wounded heart.

    My hope is that many, many more wounded hearts will find inspiration from this book and discover that they too can find their voices and share their stories. That they too can repurpose their suffering into a meaningful message of wisdom making their own lives and the lives of others better.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
    One of the most powerful things stories can do is to make sense of our experiences, even our most painful and difficult to understand experiences. Though there are many stories in this book and all very different, the common thread is that somehow each author has found a way to make sense of their trauma and then share what they have learned from it.

    As each story is so different, each trauma and each setting different, and each one is authentic; making it relatable to everyone who has ever experienced trauma… and trauma/struggle is a part of our human experience.

    This book will bring hope to everyone who reads it, no matter what their experience has been. Not only do we all eventually experience a level of trauma and struggle, but we all know others who have also suffered and oftentimes we don’t know how to help. These stories can be a beautiful and useful resource to share with others.

    To those who are suffering and feeling alone, these stories will bring an important message that you are not alone. A very special and unique aspect of this book is the contact information each author provides to the reader. How many times have you read a book and been so moved that you want to reach out to the author but don’t know how to reach them?

    I am honored and humbled to have been a tiny part of this project. The inspiration I have gained from reading the stories of my co-authors has brought so much more healing to my wounded heart.

    My hope is that many, many more wounded hearts will find inspiration from this book and discover that they too can find their voices and share their stories. That they too can repurpose their suffering into a meaningful message of wisdom making their own lives and the lives of others better.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
    Each narrative in this collection is a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the lives of those who have faced the unimaginable. These stories of profound trauma, unwavering courage, and inspiring recovery are not just tales of survival but beacons of hope for anyone navigating their own healing journey.

    The power of narrative transportation within this book is undeniable. By immersing yourself in these stories, you become part of the healing process, both for yourself and for those whose stories are shared. The book is a lifeline for anyone struggling with the impacts of service or moral injury, as well as an invaluable resource for allied health professionals and families supporting these Protectors.

    What makes this collection even more special is its ability to foster connection and reduce the isolation that so often accompanies trauma. Through these narratives, we break down the stigma surrounding trauma, inspiring well-being and offering a guiding light away from self-destructive behaviors.

    "Wounds to Wisdom" is more than a book—it's an invitation to embark on your own journey of healing, resilience, and crafting a life beyond trauma. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking inspiration, understanding, and hope.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    "Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veterans' and First Responders' Narratives" is a powerful book filled with stories that offer hope, healing, and inspiration. Each story reveals the author's struggles and how they turned their wounds into opportunities to help others. I highly recommend this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
    A powerful book because it share stories from those with  stressful “front-line” occupations: in first responders in civilian as well as armed forces services. Stories they often were not comfortable sharing in the workplace or related support services because of concerns that their honesty might affect their career path or performance evaluations at their workplace.  Major General Martin’s story was particularly compelling:  forced resignation related to his bipolar condition.  And  years of hypomanic behavior including during the two years of psychiatric care he received after retirement ………all of this time before he was started on lithium therapy.  Lithium was not an established frontline therapeutic option maybe because of deaths associated with its use initially, the requirement for prevention of deaths by close monitoring of blood levels of lithium, and maybe because awareness of this non-patentable therapeutic option is not supported by advertising from the pharmaceutical industry. Compelling question: could Major General Martin’s career have continued with even more achievements had the lithium therapy been started earlier in his career? Effective therapy can be challenging in a high stress environment such as occurs during war. Major General Martin’s courageous story in this stellar book is an important contribution to this ongoing controversy. Jack L Clausen, M;D.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A profound and deeply moving book that will change lives.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 24, 2024
    “Wounds to Wisdom” allows a deeply moving and inspiring insight into the lives and journeys of Protectors. It is a guiding light to all Veterans and First Responders struggling to process the impacts of service. Sara Correll and all Protectors from The Power of our Story have opened their hearts, wounds and wisdom to ensure that nobody should ever have to come home to die.This book should be essential reading to all serving,families, health professionals and those wanting to be moved,inspired and transformed.