Grit and Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations Practical tools. Powerful truths. A clear path forward when life feels impossible. Global Book Award Gold Medal Winner & Non Fiction Book Award Silver Winner When life knocks you down—through a diagnosis, a divorce, a loss, or simply a difficult season—it can be hard to know how to get back up. Sometimes you’re too exhausted to move forward. Other times you have the will but not the roadmap. Grit and Grace is a survival guide for life’s adversities that helps you rise again with hope, clarity, and courage. Author and coach Sara Corckran shares mindset tools, inspiring stories, and science-backed strategies that helped her navigate overwhelming challenges—including cancer. Blending positive psychology, resilience science, and real-life experience, she equips you with actionable steps to move from stuck to empowered—and feel better right now. Through the 12 Pillars of Strength , you’ll discover: Clear starting points when you don’t know where to begin - Techniques to break free from negative thought loops - Inspiring stories that remind you you’re not alone - Practical steps to anchor yourself in the present and reconnect with what matters most - Tools to balance grit (perseverance) with grace (self-compassion) - Journaling prompts and reflection exercises to deepen resilience and healing Whether you’re facing illness, loss, uncertainty, or simply a hard season, Grit and Grace offers motivation, clarity, and a roadmap for embracing life’s challenges with strength and hope. You don’t have to get it right all the time—you just have to keep showing up. Let this book show you how. Silver Award Winner - Nonfiction Book Awards "A powerful guide for finding clarity during chaos." - Nonfiction Authors Association Praise for Grit and Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations "This book is a game-changer—informative, eye-opening, and deeply practical. Sara Corckran doesn't just preach resilience; she lives it." "Grit and Grace is a radiant and deeply human guidebook for anyone facing life's fiercest storms. With extraordinary vulnerability and hard-won wisdom, Corckran gently lifts readers from despair to hope." "The memoir-style storytelling draws you in and makes the reading experience effortless and engaging. Packed with wisdom, heart, and actionable advice." "What sets this book apart is its emotional depth. It's not just a collection of tips; it's a journey. An emotional rollercoaster that leaves you both reflective and motivated." "The author's presence is unmistakable—like a wise mentor guiding you through life's toughest chapters. You feel seen, supported, and strengthened on every page." Readers Say: "Whenever you're feeling stuck or discouraged, this is the book to return to. It re-energizes your spirit and shifts your perspective." "This is more than just a book—it's a source of hope, a tool for personal transformation, and a guide to regaining control over life's toughest moments. Whenever you're feeling stuck or discouraged, this is the book to return to. It will re-energize your spirit, shift your perspective, and leave you ready to take action."