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Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead

About “Build Resilience”

This book allows readers to dive into a captivating exploration of resilience and personal growth. Through compelling stories and personal insights, you’ll join the author’s parents on a journey through the trials of WWII, the Great Leap Forward, and China’s Reopening to the World. You’ll also join the author on her path from childhood in China to adulthood in the US. These intriguing stories span three generations, two countries, and more than eighty years.

At the core of this inspiring journey are seven down-to-earth principles that form the backbone of resilience. These aren’t just abstract ideas—they’re practical tools forged in the fire of real-life experiences. In a world where challenges are inevitable, cultivating resilience is the key to success. Backed by science and personal stories, these principles are a compass for navigating life’s ups and downs. With each page, you’ll find the inspiration to harness your own strength, conquer setbacks, and navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence. This isn’t just a story of triumph over hardship. It’s a call to all who want to reignite hope, confidence, and their own power in a world full of challenges.

About the author

Lucy grew up in China and arrived in the US in 1994 for graduate school. After receiving an MS in Environmental Engineering from UCLA in 1996, she delved into engineering and quantitative analysis in the consulting, healthcare, and finance sectors and became a financial risk executive. Lucy is a certified Human Potential Coach and Psychological Fitness Specialist who founded GiftedCoaching.Info, bringing two decades of mentoring and coaching experience. A Distinguished Toastmaster, she excels in public speaking, career development, well-being, and financial coaching. She is also a founding member of the San Francisco Chapter of Chief, a private network for women executives.

She cochairs the Albany Asian Pacific Islanders Parent Engagement Group, while advising Catalyst Youth Network, a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved Oakland youth. A yoga enthusiast and black belt taekwondo martial artist, Lucy shows that family and health-conscious living go hand in hand.

Early praises for “Build Resilience”:

"Lucy Chen's 'Build Resilience' skillfully weaves her parents' stories into a compelling guide, unveiling seven principles backed by science to empower readers to overcome challenges and embrace abundance."

"In 'Build Resilience', Lucy Chen masterfully intertwines her parents' remarkable stories to illuminate seven principles, each a beacon of strength backed by science. This book is an empowering roadmap, guiding us to conquer adversity, embrace abundance, and author our triumphant narratives."

"Lucy Chen's 'Build Resilience' artfully weaves her parents' journeys into seven science-backed principles, offering a roadmap to triumph over adversity and embrace abundance. Chen's empowering style makes this a must-read for those seeking to script their triumphant narratives."