Option B by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant

Option B is an incredible book by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant about those facing adversity and building resilience.

There is a lot in there about grief and some very inspirational stories.

Amelia one of our co-founders said, "I couldn't put it down. Bearing in mind I'm a big fan of a self-help or business book, it was right up my street! Sheryl Sandberg talks about her grief in a brave and honest way, shedding light on the small things that became so much harder to manage in her life. The tone of the book is very positive and uplifting. It features post-traumatic growth as a concept, which is something that I personally resonate with. This is not a book that focuses solely on bereavement but I really think it can apply to anyone's situation and could inspire you to look at things differently and take some pride in how you're currently dealing with things."

Here are some of our favourite quotes:

"Grief is a demanding companion. In those early days and weeks and months, it was always there, not just below the surface but on the surface. Simmering, lingering, festering. Then, like a wave, it would rise up and pulse through me, as if it were going to tear my heart right out my body. In those moments, it felt like I couldn't bear the pain for one more minute, much less one more hour."

"After a few months, I started to notice that the fog of intense pain lifted now and then, and when it rolled back in, I recovered faster. It occurred to me that dealing with grief was like building physical stamina: the more you exercise, the faster your heart rate recovers after it is elevated. And sometimes during especially vigorous physical activity, you discover strength you didn't know you had."

"There's no one way to grieve and there's no one way to comfort. What helps one person won't help another, and even what helps one day might not help the next. Growing up, I was taught to follow the Golden Rule: treat others as you want to be treated. But when someone is suffering, instead of following the Golden Rule, we need to follow the Platinum Rule: treat others as they want to be treated. Take a cue from the person in distress and respond with understanding - or better yet, action."

As well as the book, they've created a brilliant website which we've linked to below.