The Gift of Perspective

Wisdom I Gained from Losing a Leg and Two Lungs

Lindsey Roy

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English

Figure 1 Publishing
14 February 2024

Memoirs; Management: leadership & motivation; Advice on careers & achieving success; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Award) Gold Award Winner

Environment/Ecology

Nautilus Award

Silver, Inner Prosperity & Right Livelihood

""Lindsey Roy proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that joy and happiness are just on the other side of the mountain you are climbing."" -Katherine Wintsch, CEO of The Mom Complex; author of Slay Like a Mother

A corporate executive, wife, and mother reflects on what she lost, what she didn't see coming, and the power of new vantage points.

At age 31, Lindsey Roy was named vice-president at Hallmark Cards - one of the youngest in the company's more-than-100-year history. Her life was abruptly transformed five years later when she was nearly killed in a boating accident. Left with an amputated left leg and severe limb injuries, and facing a long and difficult recovery ahead, she was determined not just to heal, but to emerge stronger. She eventually shared what trauma had taught her about happiness in a TEDx talk that has been viewed nearly 200,000 times.

Eight years post-accident, fully adapted to her circumstances and genuinely thriving, Lindsey confronted the unexpected again: she was diagnosed with a rare and progressive disease that destroyed the blood vessels in her lungs, requiring a double-lung transplant. This profound setback challenged her to actively shift her viewpoint in order to discover the hidden advantages of her situation and new depths of resilience in herself.

Now a sought-after speaker, she's imparting these hard-won lessons to help you adapt, persevere, and innovate in your own life. Brimming with valuable insights forged in the fire - from Lindsey's journey and from other inspiring individuals she's met along the way - The Gift of Perspective is ready to meet you where you are, and no matter where adversity may find you.

By: Lindsey Roy
Imprint: Figure 1 Publishing
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
ISBN: 9781773271866
ISBN 10: 1773271865
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 14 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lindsey Roy has experienced unique challenges in her life, including a leg amputation from a traumatic boating accident and a rare disease leading to a double lung transplant. These experiences, coupled with her natural gifts for speaking and writing, have transformed into a passion to tell her story in the hopes of helping others tackle whatever obstacles life throws at them. She did a TED talk in 2017 titled “What Trauma Taught Me About Happiness.” Her story has been featured in major publications, such as O Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes, and Working Mother. Lindsey’s perspective is also honed by her roles as a corporate executive, mother and wife. She is Senior VP Strategy & Brand at Hallmark, an iconic brand and company. Lindsey has been at Hallmark for twenty-two years, leading various initiatives and groups, including serving as the company CMO prior to this role. Lindsey believes in authentic leadership and the power of meaningful connection. Lindsey was named in 2021 the CMO Creativity and Storytelling Award Winner by the CMO Club. She has a degree in Journalism & Advertising with a minor in Speech from Kansas State University and serves on many charitable boards, including Ability KC, Steps of Faith and the Ad Council. Lindsey lives in Kansas City with her husband, Aaron, and children, Mitchell and Morgan.

Reviews for The Gift of Perspective: Wisdom I Gained from Losing a Leg and Two Lungs

"""In this humbling and humorous motivational memoir, Lindsey shares how she’s risen from challenge and loss by welcoming the gift of perspective and, with each reflection, reminds us to unwrap our own."" —Tara Jaye Frank, award-winning author of The Waymakers and Say Yes ""In The Gift of Perspective, Lindsey Roy takes you on a profound journey of resilience and triumph. She reminds us that, even in the face of life-altering adversity, embracing vulnerability and seeking hidden advantages can lead to extraordinary transformations."" —Joel Goldberg, television broadcaster, motivational speaker, and author of Small Ball Big Results ""Trauma can be an excellent teacher, and Lindsey’s ability to bravely find the wisdom from her wounds is a testament to her joyous and resilient spirit. A brilliant book for anyone seeking to understand how the path to purpose may not be easy, but definitely worthwhile."" —Afdhel Aziz, purpose coach and expert, Forbes contributing writer"