CONTENTS

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Epigraph

A Note About Pronouns

A Note About Citations

PART ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION

Chapter 1: Standing for Strength in a World Obsessed with Weakness

Chapter 2: The Strength Switch

Chapter 3: Understanding Strengths

Chapter 4: The Ages and Stages of Strength Growth

PART TWO: BUILDING STRENGTHS

Chapter 5: Attention, Savoring, Gratitude, and Goofing Off

Chapter 6: Mindfulness

Chapter 7: Self-Control

Chapter 8: Communication

Chapter 9: Strength-Based Living in the Real World

Chapter 10: Strong Selves, Strong Families, Strong Communities, Strong World

Acknowledgments

Appendix: Further Resources and Reading

Endnotes

Index

About the Author