“Hope differs from optimism. Hope does not arise from being told to "think positively," or from hearing an overly rosy forecast. Hope, unlike optimism, is rooted in unalloyed reality.”
Quote by Jerome Groopman
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The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness
This book delves into the resilience and hope demonstrated by people dealing with life-threatening diseases, examining the various psychological and emotional mechanisms that enable them to cope and find meaning in their experiences. more
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