What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us

Discover the resilience of the human spirit in this deep examination of life-altering events. Through the stories of six individuals, journalist Mike Mariani explores the territory of what happens after a major event and how we go on to forge new identities. Mariani's own experience with chronic illness serves as a backdrop to this ambitious work of narrative reporting where he uses lessons from psychology, mythology, and religion to argue that these life-changing experiences have the power to supercharge our identities and bring meaning to our lives. Let Mariani inspire you with stories of struggle, loss, perseverance, transformation, and triumph, showing us the endless capacity for kindling new light in the darkest of corners.