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From Oprah To Agassi: How Adversity Has Shaped Great Minds

When it comes to dealing with adversity, many of us keep a stiff upper lip and soldier on. When we hold those experiences inside, though, we miss out on an opportunity to heal. Clinical psychologist Meg Jay joins us to tell the stories of well-known people who’ve overcome adversity – and to talk about what everyday people can learn from those stories. Jay’s new book is called “Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience” (Twelve).