"As a former Vietnam prisoner of war, I have long believed adversity is a terrible thing to waste. In Own Your Resilience , Jennifer Ballou shows readers how to transform hardship into purpose through resilience, courage, and choice. Her insights are practical, inspiring, and hard-earned." --Charlie Plumb, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Former Vietnam POW "For anyone who's suffered a devastating loss, Jennifer Ballou's story shows how we can find a life of joy and meaning on the other side. Own Your Resilience is a beautifully written testimonial, one that affirms a wife's love for her husband, and how those of us who are touched by loss can be made stronger by it.
" --Elliot Ackerman, Marine veteran and New York Times bestselling author of 2034 " Jennifer Ballou's book inspires, motivates and teaches us how to use science backed tools to work through life's hardest challenges. Equally important, Own Your Resilience shows us how to create a life of deep connection and joy. Jennifer writes with wisdom, honesty, and humor which makes this book uplifting and energizing to read. Through the stories she shares and strategies she teaches, we gain a roadmap to find our own pathway through the adversities we face and reach our fullest potential." --Karen Reivich, Ph.D., co-author of The Resilience Factor: 7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strength and Overcoming Life's Hurdles "Jennifer Ballou is a soldier, a leader, and above all, a beacon of resilience. In Own Your Resilience , she shares her deeply personal journey of unimaginable loss and, through it, teaches us all what it means to live with courage, purpose, and joy.
Her story is not just one of survival, but of choosing hope in the face of heartbreak--and inspiring others to do the same." --LTG (Ret.) Michael Linnington "Jennifer's story is so much more than an amazing journey of strength of a Gold Star family, spouse and Soldier. Her story of personifies courage not only to survive, but to thrive through personal courage and vulnerability. Her example is for everyone." --COL Gregory D. Gadson, USA (Ret)., co-author of Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Towards Peace and Purpose.