Phoenix zones : where strength is born and resilience lives

Few things get our compassion flowing like the sight of suffering. But our response is often shaped by our ability to empathize with others. Some people respond to the suffering of only humans or to one person’s plight more than another’s. Others react more strongly to the suffering of an animal. These divergent realities can be troubling—but they are also a reminder that trauma and suffering are endured by all beings, and we can learn lessons about their aftermath, even across species. With __Phoenix Zones__, Dr. Hope Ferdowsian shows us how. Ferdowsian has spent years traveling the world to work with people and animals who have endured trauma—war, abuse, displacement. Here, she combines compelling stories of survivors with the latest science on resilience to help us understand the link between violence against people and animals and the biological foundations of recovery, peace, and hope. Taking us to the sanctuaries that give the book its title, she reveals how the injured can heal and thrive if we attend to key principles: respect for liberty and sovereignty, a commitment to love and tolerance, the promotion of justice, and a fundamental belief that each individual possesses dignity. Courageous tales show us how: stories of combat veterans and wolves recovering together at a California refuge, Congolese women thriving in one of the most dangerous places on earth, abused chimpanzees finding peace in a Washington sanctuary, and refugees seeking care at Ferdowsian’s own medical clinic. These are not easy stories. Suffering is real, and recovery is hard. But resilience is real, too, and __Phoenix Zones__ shows how we can foster it. It reveals how both people and animals deserve a chance to live up to their full potential—and how such a view could inspire solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time. Few things get our compassion flowing like the sight of suffering. But our response is often shaped by our ability to empathize with others. Some people respond to the suffering of only humans or to one persons plight more than anothers. Others react more strongly to the suffering of an animal. These divergent realities can be troublingbut they are also a reminder that trauma and suffering are endured by all beings, and we can learn lessons about their aftermath, even across species. With Phoenix Zones , Dr. Hope Ferdowsian shows us how. Ferdowsian has spent years traveling the world to work with people and animals who have endured traumawar, abuse, displacement. Here, she combines compelling stories of survivors with the latest science on resilience to help us understand the link between violence against people and animals and the biological foundations of recovery, peace, and hope. Taking us to the sanctuaries that give the book its title, she reveals how the injured can heal and thrive if we attend to key principles: respect for liberty and sovereignty, a commitment to love and tolerance, the promotion of justice, and a fundamental belief that each individual possesses dignity. Courageous tales show us how: stories of combat veterans and wolves recovering together at a California refuge, Congolese women thriving in one of the most dangerous places on earth, abused chimpanzees finding peace in a Washington sanctuary, and refugees seeking care at Ferdowsians own medical clinic. These are not easy stories. Suffering is real, and recovery is hard. But resilience is real, too, and Phoenix Zones shows how we can foster it. It reveals how both people and animals deserve a chance to live up to their full potentialand how such a view could inspire solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time. Great news! University of Chicago Press is offering a discount. If you go to (http://www.bit.ly/PhoenixZones) www.bit.ly/PhoenixZones and use the code AD1706 at checkout, you'll get 30% off! You can also call 1-800-621-2736 and use the discount code over the phone. Few Things Get Our Compassion Flowing Like The Sight Of Suffering. But Our Response Is Often Shaped By Our Ability To Empathize With Others. Some People Respond To The Suffering Of Only Humans Or To One Person's Plight More Than Another's. Others React More Strongly To The Suffering Of An Animal. These Divergent Realities Can Be Troubling-- But They Are Also A Reminder That Trauma And Suffering Are Endured By All Beings, And We Can Learn Lessons About Their Aftermath, Even Across Species. These Are Not Easy Stories. Suffering Is Real, And Recovery Is Hard. But Resilience Is Real, Too, And Phoenix Zones Shows How We Can Foster It. It Reveals How Both People And Animals Deserve A Chance To Live Up To Their Full Potential-- And How Such A View Could Inspire Solutions To Some Of The Greatest Challenges Of Our Time.--adapted From Dust Jacket. Introduction -- The Clues: Finding Hope Amid Despair -- The Phoenix Effect: From Oppression And Vulnerability To Strength And Resilience -- Unearthing The Shared Roots Of Violence And Vulnerability -- The Quest: Phoenix Zones -- Principles In Action -- Liberty: Refuge For Asylum Seekers And Chimpanzees -- Sovereignty: Global Sanctuary For Unchained Elephants And People -- Love And Tolerance: Combat Veterans And Wolves In A Desert Forest -- Justice: Shelter For Homeless Children And Their Companion Animals -- Hope And Opportunity: Rising Women, Girls, And Gorillas In Congo -- Dignity: Safe Harbor For Degraded People And Farm Animals -- The Rise: Building Phoenix Zones In A Conflicted World -- What Can We Learn From Phoenix Zones? -- Openings To The Impossible. Hope Ferdowsian. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.