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Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness, by Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson
Psychologist Rick Hanson believes that resilience(适应力)comes from developing positive inner strength. Resilient (co-authored with his son, Forrest Hanson) explores a dozen of these strengths, from gratitude(感恩)to calm to generosity. Based on Rick Hanson s stories, you get the sense that he has applied these techniques to overcome the wounds of his pas t, and wants to help readers do the same. This book offers not just a series of tips, but also a framework for learning and growth that can be applied to many things we want to improve.
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel Pink
Research shows that we all have peak(巅峰状态的) moments during the day when we are at our best, and Pink warns us to save tasks requiring concentration for those times of the day. Understanding how timing works can save us countless hours of low productivity. Pink s book provides lots of advice on when it s best to do different activities.
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity, by Nadine Burke Harris
When Dr. Harris set up the Bayview Child Health Center in 2007, she immediately noticed an association between traumatic (痛苦的) experiences and health outcomes in the children she treated. Childhood trauma leads to more physical and mental illness i n adulthood. Harris s book combines a huge amount of experience and research into an interesting story about the lasting consequence of childhood trauma-and how we might overcome it.
Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger, by Soraya Chemaly
Anger is an emotion associated with power and strength. But women aren’t always comfortable expressing it, in part because their anger is often misunderstood. Chemaly’s book provides tips for channeling anger in constructive ways, including accepting your anger, developing body confidence, being brave, and owning your power.
21. What do we know about the author Rick Hanson?
A. He is Forrest Hanson’s son. B. He suffered a lot in his past life.
C. His opinion came from research. D. His book focuses on women readers.
22. Whose book can give you advice on how to improve your work efficiency?
A. Daniel Pink’s. B. Rick Hanson’s.
C. Soraya Chemaly’s. D. Nadine Burke Harris’s.
23. Which book can help solve problems caused by painful childhood experiences?
A. When . B. Resilient. C. The Deepest Well. D. Rage Becomes Her.
