Nonfiction, Memoir, Spiritual

Betty Connelly travelled the world for over 28 years as a flight attendant. She also volunteered with the Canadian Red Cross for five years, teaching violence prevention in schools and community groups.

After retiring from flying in 2003, Betty started her own consulting business, giving workshops to private corporations, governments and non-profits. She also enjoyed performing stand-up comedy at a club in Calgary.

Her life suddenly changed in 2007 when a car accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury. The experience revived long-buried memories of a harrowing past that required all her courage to face. This memoir is the story of her escape from the haunting darkness of trauma and the freedom, peace and joy that come from letting go.

This book also tells the story of Betty's intense encounter with A Course in Miracles, a non-denominational self-study spiritual program. The Course teaches her how to gradually shift her perceptions and feelings, leading to a release from the chains of her past. Betty bares her psyche with raw honestly and an unusual clarity of insight. This story reveals the metamorphosis of someone broken and devastated by seemingly insurmountable traumas, and how she healed as the Course led her on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Resilience is ultimately a story of joy, forgiveness, love and grace.