Not only in studies does it repeatedly show: There are surprisingly many people who manage to cope with severe setbacks or live happily and successfully despite adverse circumstances. They are resilient. Ann S. Masten, a pioneer in the field of resilience research, describes resilience as a "very normal miracle" that develops in everyday processes. In her book, she summarizes the available knowledge about resilience, outlines the key models, and explains what can be done in research and practice to promote resilience. "No one understands resilience as well as Ann Masten. And no one else writes about it as wisely, profoundly, and clearly." - Alicia F. Lieberman.