The Gifts of Adversity: Reflections of a Psychologist, Refugee, and Survivor of Sexual Abuse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781734686807)

In The Gifts of Adversity, Dr. Carolee Tran vividly recounts her harrowing escape out of Vietnam with her family during the fall of Saigon and the obstacles they faced in pursuing the American dream, including the traumas of the Vietnam War, polio, forced relocation to the U.S., bullying, and experiences of racism. She also describes her history of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest for seven years, its impact on her life, and how she found the strength to extricate herself from the perpetrator's control. Dr. Tran reflects on how overcoming these adversities have given her some great gifts-what she refers to as "the gifts of adversity." This moving and inspiring book is a human story about trauma, hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to survive and thrive under the most difficult circumstances.

Author: Carolee Giaouyen Tran
ISBN-10: 1734686804
ISBN-13: 9781734686807
Publisher: Bodhichitta Press
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2020
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d