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How to build bounce-back kids, families, schools, and communities is the theme of Resiliency In Action: Practical Ideas for Overcoming Risks and Building Strengths in Youth, Families, and Communities. It is edited by internationally recognized resiliency expert, trainer, and consultant Nan Henderson, M.S.W., whose publications are used in more than 25 countries. The book is a research-based, practical guide for educators, counselors, parents, community organizers, and mentors and is filled with the latest strategies for helping children, families, schools, and communities bounce back from risk, stress, trauma, and adversity.More than two dozen experts in the fields of child, family, organizational, and community resiliency contributed to the book, which challenges a widely accepted myth about people especially young people, who experience risks, stress, trauma, and adversity in their lives, according to Henderson. Contrary to popular opinion, the majority of these individuals, over time, do bounce back and do well. There is a growing body of scientific research from several fields that documents this fact and yields important information as to what can be done every day to facilitate this process of overcoming.This book is really three books in one: it contains the most recent research, hands-on and practical strategies, and stories of resilient individuals and best practices. The book includes 60 chapters grouped in seven sections: The Foundations of Resiliency, Resiliency and Schools, Resiliency and Communities, Resiliency Connections (Mentoring, Support, and Counseling), Resiliency and Youth Development, Resiliency and Families, and Resiliency and the Brain.

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Children who deal with a variety of obstacles, such as those in families "where parents [are] mentally ill, alcoholic, abusive, or criminal, or in communities that [are] poverty-stricken or war-torn," are considered "at-risk" of not being able to succeed in school or beyond. However, longitudinal studies indicate that the vast majority of "at-risk" children overcome these and other difficulties and grow into adults who lead successful lives. This volume presents a compelling argument that supports a positive paradigm, clearly articulated. Beginning with a basic overview of resiliency and resiliency research, the topic is examined in a series of well-documented and logically organized sections: foundations; schools; communities; mentoring, counseling and support; resiliency in youth development and in families; and finally, resiliency and the brain. Additional publications are presented in annotated lists in some areas (e.g., theoretical and program materials as they relate to resiliency and communities). An essay entitled "Libraries as Resiliency Havens for Children and Youth" combines theoretical and concrete examples of how libraries can embrace and build on the resilience model. While a table of contents lists categorized essays, the lack of an index makes finding specific material more difficult. That said, however, librarians may find diverse discussions on resiliency under one cover both useful and persuasive.-Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at Washington DC Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.