The Way of Transition: Embracing Life's Most Difficult Moments by William Bridges, Bill Bridges

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Twenty years ago Bill Bridges brought us Transitions, the perennial best seller that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers cope with personal and professional upheaval, providing a practical road map of the natural transition cycle. Now, with a new understanding of the process born of a deep personal crisis, Bridges brings us The Way of Transition, a richly textured, deep map of the personal, professional, and emotional transformations that grow out of tragedy and crisis. Eloquently explaining the mechanics of transition through his own moving story, Bridges demonstrates how disillusionment, sorrow, or confusion can blossom into a time of incredible creativity and contentment, highlighting the profound significance and true value of endings in our lives. Instructive and inspiring, The Way of Transition reveals the transformative power of life's disappointments, demonstrating how to harness them for personal rejuvenation.

About the Author:
William Bridges is a consultant and lecturer based in Mill Valley, California. Formerly a professor of English, he made a shift to the field of transitional management in the mid-1970s; out of his workshops grew a long career helping others through transitions. Past president of the Association for Humanistic Psychology, Bridges was rated by The Wall Street Journal in 1993 as one of the ten most popular executive development consultants in the U.S.

Miami Herald

The Way of Transition serves as a valuable and instructive illustration of the uncertainties of life, and how one must unlearn and relearn vital skills.

San Jose Mercury News

In this honest, moving account, Bridges meshes his personal journey through the abyss of loss with helpful, seasoned lessons that can be applied to the end of marriage, job loss, or retirement, even death.

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