(This book has received recognition from four prestigious book awards: the International Impact Book Award (December 2023), the Golden Door Silver Medal 2024, the PenCraft Spring 2024 Best Book Award, and Readers' Favorite Five Star Award. Additionally, it was shortlisted for the MaxyAward. Lucy Chen received the honorable mention under the Digital Media – National category for her voice as the audiobook narrator at the 50th Annual Gracie Awards in 2025.)

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.