Staying in Control

This is the story of young woman who went though great personal pain and loss; Facing very difficult times-cancer, divorce, and losing a dear brother. All one after the other. Just when one hardship was finally over, another would come. She had no choice but to move forward. Even without a clear vision of where her life was taking her, she learned the importance of staying hopeful, focused, and calm during the storm.keeping her eyes set on a better future kept her from getting lost in the process. By utilizing this during her out-of-control situations, she became a more accomplished and successful person than she ever thought she could be. In this book, Ms. Silva shares her journey-what she learned from the process, and sustained her during her darkest moments. She discovered internal resources to not only survive but also to emerge with new focus and direction: to create a life with purpose. "All of us have these resources, but they are only developed during the difficulties." By sharing her perspective, she hopes that others will also be able to see their hard times in a new light, as part of a process that will transform them ultimately into a stronger, happier, more fulfilled self. -Lisa Moon