Turn your light on.
Get your fight on.
A leadership book for those who carry responsibility, pressure, and loss—and keep showing up anyway
Available Spring 2026
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Available Spring 2026 -
Who is this book for?
Leaders navigating grief, loss, or moral weight while others still depend on them.
Coaches and educators leading young people through high pressure environments.
Veterans and first responders carrying responsibility long after the uniform comes off.
Parents or community leaders who are looked to lead in middle of a storm no one prepared them for.
Anyone who has been told to “be resilient” without being shown how.
Professionals expected to stay strong, steady, and composed — even when things are breaking.
About the Author
Brooke Brittain is a combat veteran, high school coach, and leadership scholar who has spent her career leading people through high-stress, high-stakes environments.
Drawing from military service, athletics, and academic research, she writes about what leadership really costs — and what it takes to stay whole while carrying responsibility for others.
Praise for Between Grief and Grit
“Brooke Brittain reminds us that the strongest leaders are the ones who keep their hearts open. Between Grief and Grit shows what optimism and toughness really looks like—it’s courage in motion.”
—Jon Gordon, 18x best-selling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter
“Brooke Brittain tells the truth many leaders live but rarely say—sometimes you have to lead while you’re hurting. Between Grief and Grit is raw, real, and full of heart. Brooke doesn’t just write about strength; she offers hard-won wisdom that helps leaders keep leading with love and courage, even in the dark.”
—Andy Reid, Super Bowl–Winning Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
“Brooke Brittain doesn’t just write about grit—she embodies it. Between Grief and Grit is a profile in courage and a beacon for anyone who’s ever led through the storm instead of waiting for it to pass.”
—Damon West, bestselling author of The Coffee Bean
“Brooke Brittain has artfully mapped the landscape between grief and grit, showing us that during times of trauma, leaders need not choose between self-care and caring for others. Learning to do both together can take us beyond mere resilience to new growth, greater strength, and deeper understanding.”
—Dr. Jim Brennan, Ph.D., Human Performance Specialist and Expert in Emotional Intelligence; Author of The Art of Becoming Oneself
“Brooke Brittain is the embodiment of a citizen-soldier. When she was needed, she was there—leading with conviction, following fearlessly, and executing every mission with a standard of excellence. She carried that same blueprint into coaching and teaching, using it to build winning teams. When faced with adversity, her true character was revealed: CHAMPION. In Between Grief and Grit, Brooke shares that journey with authenticity and offers the practical tools she has relied on in every arena she has served.”
— Brigadier General (Ret.) John Hafley, US Army