Shatterproof offers an alternative to the “just toughen up, be more resilient” ethos that’s so popular right now. Author Tasha Eurich explains why resilience may not be enough —or always possible— and what to do instead. Her Shatterproof Roadmap offers practical advice for navigating difficult experiences and using setbacks to promote forward momentum and prepare for the future. Throughout, Eurich offers relatable stories (her own and others') to illustrate her points in a powerful and personal way.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I found this to be a very helpful and thoughtful read. This book would be a great addition to Social Emotional curriculums at the high school and middle school levels. The writing style is very accessible and it includes many workbook style activities that can lead to a natural inclusion in a classroom setting.

I always fall into a self-help book kick at the beginning of every year. So when I read this book’s summary on NetGalley, I knew I had to request it. In Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough), Tasha Eurich explores how we can transform stress into progress. Eurich argues that relying on our capacity to survive leaves us burnt out and stagnant. If we want to thrive, we have to actively learn from our setbacks and stress. She directly tackles the myth that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” refuting it with evidence that this mentality often makes us weaker and more susceptible to stress later down the road.

In 2026, Angela Duckworth published Grit: The Power of Passion of Perseverance. This was when I was still in high school, and it definitely made an impact; I still remember watching her TedTalk and reading sections of her book in high school and college classes. And since then, I think the cracks have started to show on the weakness of just relying on perseverance. This book was such a refreshing take on this idea that I think is changing the narrative around resilience.

So, how do we do this? A “shatterproof mindset” involves harnessing our setbacks and stress. This involves noticing difficult emotions and mapping these patterns, learning from the past, and proactively preparing for the future. The author highlights the three Cs we need to flourish: confidence, choice, and connection. To thrive, we need to meet all these needs, and Eurich offers thoughtful practices for cultivating these elements in our life

My only real issue with this book was that the anecdotes that Eurich shared often felt fake and vague. I understand that that might have been to protect identities, but these too-good-to-be-true anecdotes distracted me from the message she was trying to share.

Overall, this was a solid read. I really appreciated the author’s bold stance and combatting the narrative of “fake it till you make it,” as well as providing concrete steps for achieving this shatterproof mindset. If you have read lots of self-help books in the past, none of her tips and advice will be that surprising, but she synthesized everything very well in a way that was easy and enjoyable to read.

Shatterproof is scheduled to publish on April 1, 2025.

As someone currently going through a tough time, I found the guidance in this book to be invaluable. It is easy to follow and easy to implement in your life.

The author ends the book with, “What if you could be you, but better?” Through real-life examples of unspeakable hardship and resilience, Eurich shares a multitude of ways on how to become shatterproof. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to use their past trauma to fuel their future growth.

We are constantly told to be resilient, but is that what we should be doing?

Turns out, being resilient may actually cause shame, stress, and poor life satisfaction if you don’t have the support needed to be resilient, or if you are just told to be resilient with every single thing, especially in a workplace. Those companies that have resilience training have employees leaving the meeting more stressed, ashamed.

So instead, learn to become shatterproof. Be proactive in your choices, be confident, and find support along the way. This book really helps break down where things can go wrong, and how we can rebuild ourselves by having specific needs, dampening negative self talk, and creating a fulfilling life.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it really helped me see things in a different light. This is a refreshing, new self help book, and I don’t think the material is repetitive or similar to other self help strategy books.

Thank you to netgalley for the free arc!

I love this new term, Shatterproof! Since resillence and grit are limited, it makes sense to build yourself up with skills that will help you endure (and not shatter) during life's difficulties. Instead of just bouncing back from stressors, you can grow forward and even surpass your original baseline. This book gave me a great framework to help me think about how to build myself back up again after a difficult breakup this year. It also gave me ideas of how to build myself up before entering into 2025 and a new presidency that I am dreading.