This book is full of imagery that is relatable. The grandmother s advice is priceless. I could hear my grandmother speaking to me as I read the book. To Break or Bounce is an easy read that addresses loss, how we deal with it, and how the reader can consider new ways to deal with it. This is also a book about self-care and mental health. A transformational read that is life changing.
Shantera L. Chatman, MBA, Founder and Executive Director, The Chatman Women s Foundation, Houston, TX
Dr. Shelley Plumb s To Break or Bounce is a valuable tutorial on how to live a better and richer life. But unlike most tutorials, Dr. Plumb s is as emotional as it is intellectual. From her heart and mind, using both as a GPS, Dr. Plumb guides the reader on a journey to the spirit within. Step by personal step, even through her stumbles, Dr. Plumb shows the readers how to light and nourish the spark, the spirit, that is the core of each of us. Dr. Plumb never claims the journey is easy, but she does maintain throughout that unless we make that journey inward, we will constantly be at the mercy of and buffeted by, the vicissitudes of life. This book could easily have been titled, Going Inward, for in her doing so, Dr. Plumb has found the formula for how to bounce and not break from whatever life throws at us. Basically, Dr. Plumb is saying: Stop and smell the roses. For when you do, surprise, surprise, you discover you are your own rosebud just waiting to burst into bloom with your own special beauty.
Alan Ebert, Psychotherapist and author of Traditions and Marriages
To Break or Bounce is everything the title suggests and tons more. Dr. Shelley Plumb takes us through a powerful journey of challenges, facing the dilemmas of life personal and professional and making the lessons learned from the tribulations into a toolkit of resilience, success, and growth. This isn't just Shelley's story. It is a powerhouse of clarity, determination, and passion that can turn tribulations into triumph by believing in one's journey. You'll cry, you'll giggle, and you'll cry again because of the inner strength you'll recognize that is within you. Entrepreneurs, coaches, and women from all walks of life can gain so much from the brave and powerful account of Shelley s journey. Highly recommend it!
Szebastian Onne G. S., The 'Almost Naked CEO,' Szebastian.com Group
Shelley s book, To Break or Bounce, is poignant, riveting, superbly written. It draws you into her world immediately from the very first sentence with such simple yet profound lessons that you can recognize and incorporate in your own everyday life.
Alicia Couri, Founder of Red Carpet, CEO and founder Alicia Couri INC., CoFounder and Executive Producer, DreamaniacTV
The raw emotion that Shelley invokes with these personal stories is both profound and thought provoking. Life throws many challenges at us, and how we respond determines the quality of the life we will experience. In this excellent book, Dr. Shelley shows us how to rebound and make the best of things. Bravo!
Keep it FAST, Gordon, International Business Speaker, Executive Coach, and Consultant, Gordon Tredgold LLC
"Shelley Plumb's journey to connect with her authentic self is rich with discoveries. Along the way she courageously shares her intense struggles and inspiring triumphs. There are powerful lessons here for all of us!
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Ella Magers, MSW, Founder and CEO of Sexy Fit Vegan
Dr. Shelley Plumb is a woman on a mission. As a wife, mother, physician, and executive producer at PlumbTalk Productions, she focuses her gifts on uplifting and inspiring others. Born in Renton, Washington, Shelley has always had a life-long love for nature and enjoys hiking, biking, and camping with family and friends.
Adversity came early for Shelley, when at seven years old, she lost her mother in a fatal car accident. She survived the tragedy and has been a living legacy of perseverance ever since. Driven to encourage and energize others, Shelley refuses to let personal trauma define her.
Shelley received her undergraduate degree with honors from Pacific University and went on to earn her doctorate degree from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She served as Chief Podiatry Resident at the prestigious Crozer-Chester Medical Center of Pennsylvania, where she completed her podiatric surgical training. Late in her surgical career, Shelley transitioned from a foot and ankle surgeon to an developing PlumbTalk Productions; a multimedia production company in West Palm Beach, Florida.
As the founder, CEO, and executive producer at Plumb Talk Productions, Shelley provides worldwide state-of-the-art video production services for businesses. She assists individuals in achieving their lifelong ambitions through increased exposure and the power of video marketing. She is revered in her professional community for her creativity and attention to detail. Shelley is said by many to ''put the heart back in video production''.
It was not an easy transition from physician to entrepreneur, but with the support of her family, friends, children and loving second husband Shelley continues to thrive as a producer, video coach and prominent speaker. Forever thankful for the competent team at PlumbTalk Productions, Shelley is the embodiment of a renaissance woman uplifting and empowering others through her words and actions.
