real. right in the middle. off the cuff
What this book is all about
Carolin Oder knows crises—and she knows how not to break under them. After experiencing severe personal hardships and receiving the diagnosis of a rare life-threatening condition for her son, she developed the GENAUSO Principle: seven powerful ways to finding inner strength in the most difficult moments—for oneself or for others.
This book shows how to overcome uncertainties in various crises, build resilience, and live a fulfilling life despite everything. With targeted reflection questions and practical implementation tips, anyone can apply the GENAUOS Principle to their personal situation.
One thing is certain: crises will come. The question isn’t if—but how you will face them.
Are you ready to discover your inner strength?
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Reader Reviews
Carolin and her family’s story touched me deeply, and thanks to her reflection questions and implementation tips, anyone can easily adapt the JUST-AS-IT-IS Principle to their own situation. I’m looking forward to the book.
Fascinating mix of biography and guidebook. Everyone can relate to it or knows someone who has experienced something similar. It puts your own problems in perspective and builds empathy, promoting respect while also making you deeply grateful for your good fortune. This book is for everyone going through tough times, parents with sick children, healthcare professionals, and even teenagers to give them strategies for life.
Carolin’s writing style flows easily and is comfortable to read. I was able to immerse myself completely. It triggered many emotions in me. I cried, it made me reflective but at the same time gave me hope that there are ways to survive crises, no matter what kind, without losing yourself or your family. This book is for anyone in similar situations or stuck in a life crisis due to other factors. EVERYONE can benefit from the JUST-AS-IT-IS Principle.
Sneak peek from the foreword by
Prof. Dr. René Prêtre
Prof. Dr. René Prêtre
„…a fate that resembles a crazed boxer, numbed by his obsession, who beats upon her poor child—and at the same time, upon her…“
„More than once during my years of work I’ve observed: Parents suffer more from their children’s illness than the children themselves. They would be willing to trade places, to endure the illness and all its burdensome treatments…“
„I’ve often wondered where they found the strength to continue, to not collapse under the weight of these blows of fate. I asked myself this question about L.’s parents as well.“
„…I hardly know any parents who had to endure as much as they did. And yet: They remained upright. Under the force of these blows, Carolin Oder actively built her own defense mechanisms.“
„…Her JUST-AS-IT-IS Principle was constructed with critical pragmatism and great intelligence.“ / Prof. Dr. René Prêtre
Prof. Dr. René Prêtre
- Specialist in congenital heart defects
- Swiss Person of the Year 2009
- Author of „The Heart Beats in the Middle“ (2017)