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The Other Side of Change
  • Published: 20 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781911709367
  • Imprint: Torva
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $40.00

The Other Side of Change

Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans

  • Maya Shankar
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20 Jan 2026
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22 Jan 2026
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22 Jan 2026
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Google’s Senior Director of Behavioural Economics shows how the big changes we experience change us, and how we can best adapt to them to thrive.

***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***

\"A rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science and wholehearted wisdom\" Brené Brown

\"The book we all need when life knocks us sideways\" Mel Robbins

\"I loved The Other Side of Change. Moving and powerful\" Malcolm Gladwell


An unexpected diagnosis.
A breakup.
A redundancy.

When life throws a curveball, this book helps us reimagine who we can be.

After an incident in her own life left her reeling, pioneering cognitive scientist Maya Shankar managed the uncertainty by dedicating herself to researching the mind. Now, her powerful book invites us to rethink our relationship with change altogether.

Sharing the riveting stories of others who have also gone through remarkable disruption, Maya unpicks scientific insights to illuminate the universal lessons hidden within them. Exploring our complex reactions to all kinds of change, from denial and guilt to rumination and stagnation, we’re offered practical tools and strategies to unlock our full potential in the face of upheaval.

Change isn't something to just endure. It doesn't have to leave us feeling stuck, hopeless or broken. Approached in the right way, it can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives and values, transforming us in extraordinary ways.

Whether you're processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, discover who you can become on the other side of change.
  • Published: 20 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781911709367
  • Imprint: Torva
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $40.00
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Praise for The Other Side of Change

The book we all need when life knocks us sideways. This is your guide to finding strength in the mess, clarity in the chaos, and a version of yourself you never saw coming. Smart, deeply moving, and grounded in science - it will change how you see change.

Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory

Having faced the bewildering wreckage of an aftermath, I can’t recommend this book highly enough. The Other Side of Change is a collection of stories where quaking forces like illness and loss cleave life into before and after, paired with practical wisdom and science-backed techniques for rebuilding. Maya Shanker has penned a tender, helpful companion for all of us.

Suleika Jaouad, bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms and The Book of Alchemy

The Other Side of Change is a rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science and wholehearted wisdom. How lucky are we to have Maya walk with us through the unexpected and often uninvited moments that shape who we are and how we make our way through the world.

Brené Brown, Ph.D., bestselling author of Atlas of the Heart and Daring Greatly

Maya Shankar has written a moving and powerful book about a challenge that all of us will or have faced. What happens when our carefully laid plans and deeply held expectations go awry? I loved The Other Side of Change.

Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Blink and Outliers

A wise and poignant read for our turbulent times. With powerful stories and practical science, Maya examines how we find purpose after adversity and possibility under uncertainty.

Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential