A Quiet Courage

Author : Paula Todd
Publisher : Thomas Allen Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0887621554

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Based on Paula Todd’s widely viewed television program Person to Person, an intimate biography show about human behaviour, A Quiet Courage shows us that it is often ordinary people who have something extraordinary to teach us. Todd explores the unique ways twelve fascinating men and women from around the world not only survive the unimaginable, but manage to thrive afterwards, including: an artist whose family is murdered; a sales clerk diagnosed with colon cancer who is given six months to live; an award-winning chef who is paralyzed in a car accident and is told he will never be able to cook again; a paramedic who suffers from critical incident stress disorder after discovering a murdered rape victim who closely resembles his fiancee; and a senior police officer who suffers clinical depression after investigating some of Canada’s most notorious murderers, including Paul Bernardo. A Quiet Courage is an inspirational book about overcoming the worst life has to offer, deriving strength from tragedy, and learning from the experience. These are revealing, compelling stories about the exceptional courage of everyday heroes.

Author : Liane Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Women intelligence officers
ISBN : 0552974358

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Author : Tony Matthews
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781922387684

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What could induce a young pilot to walk out onto the wing of his burning aircraft at 13,000 feet? Why would a plucky young woman descend into the bowels of a sinking ship knowing that she would almost certainly die there? Why did a family remain on their farm, tending crops while suffering four long years of deadly artillery shelling? How did a former fishing trawler sink one of Hitler’s deadliest U-boats, and who were the two Australian nurses who protected wounded patients with their own bodies while experiencing a savage machine-gun attack? Why did a young naval apprentice keep rowing when his hands had been so badly burned, they were literally glued to his oar? And who were the two selfless ‘Dad’s Army’ soldiers who miraculously saved the lives of hundreds of their comrades even when it meant sacrificing their own? These and many other fascinating questions are answered in one of the most remarkable books of gallantry, fortitude and selfsacrifice you will ever read. Quiet Courage: Forgotten Heroes of World War Two is a book about thoughtful, intelligent actions and above all, an enviable capacity for bravery.

Author : Jim McCallum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1456793667

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Fun-loving though shy at times, Shirley McCallum lived her horses - but tragedy struck when, at age 22, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Although most people now survive this type of cancer, Shirley and her family found themselves facing a battle against overwhelming odds. Shirley was a lively, intelligent and beautiful girl with an impish sense of humour who loved her horses. We admired the way she coped with her illness, but until we read this book, we had no idea the full extent of her strength over the years of suffering. Her personality shines throughout the book, along with those of her parents. Although the book has focused on mainly Shirley's illness, her father knows that she would like to be remembered as the bubbly young blonde charging about on her pony over the hills of Lindean, with her favorite collie dog running after her. Her family remembers her this way, but they cannot forget the difficult years during which she fought her illness with such bravery. This book is a lasting testament to Shirley's courage, and now the greatest reward would be that someone who is fighting a similar battle will be inspired by her story.

Author : Anthony Schneider
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780143530916

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Henry Wegland, a former ANC activist now living in New York City with his son, encourages Saul, his grandson, to travel to South Africa to make a documentary about the people involved in the country's liberation. Saul begins to unravel the dark secrets of his grandfather's past and the shocking events that led to his exile, when he is kidnapped in a rural township. Henry, now in his twilight years, must come to a new understanding of his son and make peace with the choices he once made for them both. Spanning past and present, South Africa and New York, the interlocking narratives of A Quiet Kind of Courage are a spellbinding portrayal of exile, the meaning of home, and how one man's attempt to liberate his country changed the lives of his family for generations.

Author : Mary Jane Nurdgren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0970389620

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"Collection of 37 non-fiction stories of everyday people dealing with the ironies of life. ""Too human to be fiction""."

Author : Elizabeth Skoglund
Publisher : Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015041367882

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The Russians are advancing on Budapest. The Nazis, in a last desperate attempt to destroy Hungarian Jewry, have sent Adolf Eichmann to round up as many Jews as possible for the gas chambers of Auschwitz. It is a time of chaos and terror. Two Swedish diplomats with their colleagues in the Swedish legation decide that they must act to save as many as possible. One of them, Raoul Wallenberg, was to vanish after the war into Soviet Russia. His story has often been told. The other, Per Anger, was to be his partner in the great rescue effort. This is Per's story, and it once again proves the great truth that "one man can make a difference." Per Anger's determination and heroism were to be repeated twelve years later, in 1956, when he came to the aid of Hungarians fleeing another oppressor - Soviet communism.

Author : Everard Jack Appleton
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1343411319

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Everard Jack Appleton
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1377073297

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The Quiet Courage, and Other Songs of the Unafraid by Everard Jack Appleton Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Everard Jack 1872-1931 Appleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1371477671

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QUIET COURAGE & OTHER SONGS OF by Everard Jack 1872-1931 Appleton Pdf

Author : Jim McCallum
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781456793654

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Fun-loving though shy at times, Shirley McCallum lived her horses but tragedy struck when, at age 22, she was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease. Although most people now survive this type of cancer, Shirley and her family found themselves facing a battle against overwhelming odds. Shirley was a lively, intelligent and beautiful girl with an impish sense of humour who loved her horses. We admired the way she coped with her illness, but until we read this book, we had no idea the full extent of her strength over the years of suffering. Her personality shines throughout the book, along with those of her parents. Although the book has focused on mainly Shirleys illness, her father knows that she would like to be remembered as the bubbly young blonde charging about on her pony over the hills of Lindean, with her favorite collie dog running after her. Her family remembers her this way, but they cannot forget the difficult years during which she fought her illness with such bravery. This book is a lasting testament to Shirleys courage, and now the greatest reward would be that someone who is fighting a similar battle will be inspired by her story.

Author : Suzanne Grosser
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542468930

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If you have ever felt like a prisoner of your circumstances, this book is for you. It starts with the story of Admiral James Stockdale. He spent seven horrific years in a POW camp, yet his spirit was unbroken. This book shares the wisdom that helped him not merely survive, but triumph. The book offers practical advice, because inspiration alone is not enough. Learn how to: Muster the energy to do what you need to do. Get your life back on the right path. Appreciate the wisdom of small victories. Never waste any of your power. Make your life better. Start today. You will read the stories of others who have faced and conquered overwhelming odds. These heroes will inspire you by their actions, by their courage, and their words. These are ordinary people who suffered tragedy, but did not accept defeat. You will learn how they survived, and what they did with their pain afterwards. You will be inspired by the contributions they made to others, turning their trauma into hope for others. You will hear the wisdom in their words and see the courage in their actions. This book includes ten tips for improving your life today. These are small, but important things you can do, today, to make your life better. You know the big things you have to do, but they can seem overwhelming. Start small, stick with it, and let this book unlock the Quiet Courage within you.

Author : Jennifer Elvgren
Publisher : Kar-Ben Publishing ™
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781512496604

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The Whispering Town by Jennifer Elvgren Pdf

The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor. Based on a true story.

Author : Philip Pegler
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789043464

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Quiet Courage of the Inner Light by Philip Pegler Pdf

As it celebrates the true worth of courage, Quiet Courage of the Inner Light faithfully records some keynotes of author Philip Pegler’s lifelong spiritual quest. This book reflects upon the joys, hardship and profound lessons to be learnt on the challenging path to the ground of being. At the centre of these reflections resides an essential paradox. It is within the anguished darkness of tragedy or disaster that most often the clear light of fortitude is kindled. And it is within the shadows of doubt or desolation that you may stumble upon a hidden doorway to the deepest reality. It is the dawning of deep understanding concerning our true spiritual identity that paves the way for the discovery of a natural faith, universal in nature and all-embracing in compassion. Here is a book that nurtures such faith by honouring the essence of life, approaching a transcendent mystery through the immanence of all created things.

Author : Jim Detert
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647820091

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Choosing Courage by Jim Detert Pdf

An inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for standing up and speaking out skillfully at work. Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you knew would be unpopular? We all have opportunities to be courageous at work. But since courage requires risk—to our reputations, our social standing, and, in some cases, our jobs—we often fail to act, which leaves us feeling powerless and regretful for not doing what we know is right. There's a better way to handle these crucial moments—and Choosing Courage provides the moral imperative and research-based tactics to help you become more competently courageous at work. Doing for courage what Angela Duckworth has done for grit and Brene Brown for vulnerability, Jim Detert, the world's foremost expert on workplace courage, explains that courage isn't a character trait that only a few possess; it's a virtue developed through practice. And with the right attitude and approach, you can learn to hone it like any other skill and incorporate it into your everyday life. Full of stories of ordinary people who've acted courageously, Choosing Courage will give you a fresh perspective on the power of voicing your authentic ideas and opinions. Whether you’re looking to make a mark, stay true to your values, act with more integrity, or simply grow as a professional, this is the guide you need to achieve greater impact at work.