Voices Of Resilience

Author : Alex P. Hartwell
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781480895188

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Voices of Resilience: by Alex P. Hartwell Pdf

Unfortunately, life is often unfair. It can be difficult to navigate our way through challenges, heartache, and obstacles, no matter what our age. Alex P. Hartwell, an educator and a marriage & family therapist, shares a collection of resilience stories from both children and adults from a variety of backgrounds and ages that reveal a candid glimpse into how each learned to look deep within for the strength to face and resolve difficulties. This included illness, separation from family, worries, bullying, peer pressure, and other everyday situations as well as traumatic events. As participants share their heartfelt and inspiring stories, others will discover that resilience starts with just one action that helps us to not just survive, but often thrive, through obstacles. Throughout the presentation, storytellers provide guidance, through their own examples of perseverance, for anyone facing difficulties, making hard decisions, or desiring to develop and display resilience. Voices of Resilience is a volume of real-life stories for all ages that illustrates how to utilize inner-strength and courage to resolve problems and move forward in life with a new purpose.

Author : Eli Saslow
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593312797

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Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow Pdf

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter, a powerful and cathartic portrait of a country grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic—from feeling afraid and overwhelmed to extraordinary resilient—told through voices of people from all across America The Covid-19 pandemic was a world-shattering event, affecting everyone in the nation. From its first ominous stirrings, renowned journalist Eli Saslow began interviewing a cross-section of Americans to capture their experiences in real time: An exhausted and anguished EMT risking his life in New York City; a grocery store owner feeding his neighborhood for free in locked-down New Orleans; an overwhelmed coroner in Georgia; a Maryland restaurateur forced to close his family business after forty-six years; an Arizona teacher wrestling with her fears and her obligations to her students; rural citizens adamant that the entire pandemic is a hoax, and retail workers attacked for asking customers to wear masks; patients struggling to breathe and doctors desperately trying to save them. Through Saslow's masterful, empathetic interviewing, we are given a kaleidoscopic picture of a people dealing with the unimaginable. These deeply personal accounts constitute a crucial, heartbreaking record of the sweep of experiences during this troubled time, and show us America from its worst and to its resilient best.

Author : Harsh Mander
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789351187943

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Unheard Voices by Harsh Mander Pdf

The Bhopal gas tragedy, the communal carnage of 1984 and 1989 in Delhi and Bhagalpur, the Orissa supercyclone, among others, are part of collective memory. But, often forgotten are those who actually were affected by these happenings, and others like them, street children, sex workers, dalits, HIV and leprosy patients, the homeless and the famine-stricken. These are people who in many ways are pushed to the outermost, most hopeless margins of society in the name of development and progress. In Unheard Voices,civil servant and social activist Harsh Mander draws on his own and his colleagues’ experiences; to explore the lives of twenty such people who have survived and coped despite all odds. In Bangalore, for instance, a onetime street child now counsels other such children seeking education and self-employment; in Bhopal, an eleven-year-old has brought up two of his siblings after they were orphaned in the gas leak, at great emotional cost. A young sex worker fights for the rights of her HIV positive sister-workers when their ‘home’ in Hyderabad’s red-light area is demolished. A patient combats the stigma of leprosy by helping to establish a leprosy colony in Ashagram. In Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, a blind musician couple struggles to get land from the government to set up a colony for the blind. Going beyond mere survival, these stories are a testimony of how people have overcome their condition with humbling courage, resilience, and humanism. Marked by understatement and rare warmth, they bring out their determination to seek a better life in the face of enormous suffering. Reaffirming people's creativity and indomitable spirit, this book challenges all those who despair about India.

Author : The Book Project Collective
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781927583869

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Resilience and Triumph by The Book Project Collective Pdf

A collection of true stories from 54 racialized immigrant and refugee women create an eclectic mix of three generations of voices. Women in their 20s to those in their 70s provide snapshots that begin in the 1960s and go to the present. Together these vividly recounted entries capture historical and everyday moments that reveal striking similarities and differences. Resilience and Triumph provides readers with an eye-opening glimpse into 50 years of immigrant women's lives in Canada.

Author : Barbara Brown Wilson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610918923

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Resilience for All by Barbara Brown Wilson Pdf

In the United States, people of color are disproportionally more likely to live in environments with poor air quality, in close proximity to toxic waste, and in locations more vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events. In many vulnerable neighborhoods, structural racism and classism prevent residents from having a seat at the table when decisions are made about their community. In an effort to overcome power imbalances and ensure local knowledge informs decision-making, a new approach to community engagement is essential. In Resilience for All, Barbara Brown Wilson looks at less conventional, but often more effective methods to make communities more resilient. She takes an in-depth look at what equitable, positive change through community-driven design looks like in four communities—East Biloxi, Mississippi; the Lower East Side of Manhattan; the Denby neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan; and the Cully neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. These vulnerable communities have prevailed in spite of serious urban stressors such as climate change, gentrification, and disinvestment. Wilson looks at how the lessons in the case studies and other examples might more broadly inform future practice. She shows how community-driven design projects in underserved neighborhoods can not only change the built world, but also provide opportunities for residents to build their own capacities.

Author : Gail Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951943406

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Voices of the 21st Century by Gail Watson Pdf

Author : Ramona Holmes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Choirs (Music)
ISBN : 1032016108

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Resilient Voices by Ramona Holmes Pdf

The aftermath of World War II sent thousands of Estonian refugees into Europe. The years of Estonian independence (1917-1940) had given them a taste of freedom and so relocation to displaced person (DP) camps in post-war Germany was extremely painful. One way in which Estonians dealt with the chaos and trauma of WWII and its aftermath was through choral singing. Just as song festivals helped establish national identity in 1869, song festivals promoted cultural cohesiveness for Estonians in WWII displaced person camps. A key turning point in hope for the Estonian DPs was the 1947 Augsburg Song Festival, which is the center point of this book. As Estonian DPs dispersed to Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States these choirs and song festivals gave Estonians the resilience to retain their identity and to thrive in their new homes. This history of Estonian WWII DP camp choirs and song festivals is gathered from the stories of many courageous individuals and filled with the tenacious spirit of the Estonian singing culture. This work contributes to an understanding of immigration, identity, and resilience and is particularly important within the field of music regarding music and healing, music and identity, historical musicology, ethnomusicology, and music and politics.

Author : Lamisa Mustafa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692114939

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Voices of Resilience by Lamisa Mustafa Pdf

Author : Michael Sadowski
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781439908037

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In a Queer Voice by Michael Sadowski Pdf

Adolescence is a difficult time, but it can be particularly stressful for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identifying youth. In order to avoid harassment and rejection, many LGBTQ teens hide their identities from their families, peers, and even themselves. Educator Michael Sadowski deftly brings the voices of LGBTQ youth out into the open in his poignant and important book, In a Queer Voice. Drawing on two waves of interviews conducted six years apart, Sadowski chronicles how queer youth, who were often “silenced” in school and elsewhere, now can approach adulthood with a strong, queer voice. In a Queer Voice continues the critical conversation about LGBTQ youth issues—from bullying and suicide to other risks involving drug and alcohol abuse—by focusing on the factors that help young people develop positive, self-affirming identities. Using the participants’ heartfelt, impassioned voices, we hear what schools, families, and communities can do to help LGBTQ youth become resilient, confident adults.

Author : Morgan Phillips,Renuka Thakore,Andrew Suggitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1912092123

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Climate Adaptation by Morgan Phillips,Renuka Thakore,Andrew Suggitt Pdf

Where is the world really heading, and what can we do about it? This book takes an unflinching look at climate change, drawing upon the latest data to analyse what the next decades hold in store. With atmospheric CO2 at unprecedented levels and insufficient action being taken to prevent a rise in temperatures above 2 degrees centigrade, we are not just looking at significant disruption but the possibility of societal collapse. For the first time ever, the magnitude of this challenge is faced head on, with avenues to truly address it presented. Case studies and models from over 18 authors around the world show ways that we can build adaptation and resilience, as well as what 'zero emissions' really mean. The book also provides a platform for those from a range of diverse backgrounds, whose unique experience and knowledge brings vital new perspectives. From those already feeling the impacts of climate change in the Global South to community leaders fighting to create real alternatives, we get a chance to understand the nuances and possibilities of the task ahead.

Author : Rita Matusovski
Publisher : Svetlana Shklarov
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780986553905

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Голоса Стойкости by Rita Matusovski Pdf

Author : Hilary N. Weaver
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000523164

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The Routledge International Handbook of Indigenous Resilience by Hilary N. Weaver Pdf

This handbook provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge strengths-based resource on the subject of Indigenous resilience. Indigenous Peoples demonstrate considerable resilience despite the social, health, economic, and political disparities they experience within surrounding settler societies. This book considers Indigenous resilience in many forms: cultural, spiritual, and governance traditions remain in some communities and are being revitalized in others to reclaim aspects of their cultures that have been outlawed, suppressed, or undermined. It explores how Indigenous people advocate for social justice and work to shape settler societies in ways that create a more just, fair, and equitable world for all human and non-human beings. This book is divided into five sections: From the past to the future Pillars of Indigeneity The power in Indigenous identities The natural world Reframing the narrative: from problem to opportunity Comprised of 25 newly commissioned chapters from Indigenous scholars, professionals, and community members from traditions around the world, this book will be a useful tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of manifestations of wellness and resilience. This handbook will be of particular interest to all scholars, students, and practitioners of social work, social care, and human services more broadly, as well as those working in sociology, development studies, and environmental sustainability.

Author : Gail Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1957013087

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Voices of the 21st Century by Gail Watson Pdf

50 extraordinary women come together to celebrate a new era. When we open our hearts to the world and lead with empathy, we are unstoppable. In the fifth edition of Voices of the 21st Century, we shine the spotlight on inspiring women who are transforming the lives of those around them through loving dedication and compassion. Through sharing their personal struggles and challenges, these brave women reimagine the boundaries of what is possible and come to the conclusion that the potential of their influence on the world is limitless. Whether it's paying it forward, overcoming negativity, building a business in service, or sharing their personal and financial empowerment tips, we come to see the larger picture of disseminating care, love, and kindness to change the world. The world you are meant to serve is waiting for you.

Author : Brenda Dempsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913770222

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Resilient Voices by Brenda Dempsey Pdf

Publisher and Anthologist Brenda Dempsey brings together 45 Voices to share their true stories of resilience, positivity and hope from a pandemic. Sharing their experiences of surviving through a pandemic, and other stressful situations life throws at us, the 45 Voices come from all walks of life - from doctors and nurses, to parents and business owners - raising their voices and sharing their real-life inspirational stories, to show their bouncebackability and resilience. Each of the contributors are New-Found Heroes in their own way, baring their souls and finding the courage to allow themselves to be vulnerable, in a pandemic that in many ways unites us. All profits of Resilient Voices will be donated to the NHS in gratitude for their commitment, dedication and going beyond the duty of their role to support, help and protect lives. Our New-Found Heroes are: Chief Dr Cllr Kate Anolue, Chris Ashford, Rany Athwall, Michael Bacon, Jo Baldwin Trott, Jannette Barrett, Dee Blick, Sharon Brown, Dr Georgina Budd, Jackie Carter, Jaswinder Challi, Fiona Clark, Tammy Clark, Paul Corke, Brenda Dempsey, John Dempsey, Mitali Deypurkaystha, Mandy Dineley, Bella Donna, Robert Eddison, Dr Alison Graham, Sue Hardy Dawson, Kevin Hill, Anne Iarchy, Susan Kathleen, Sherine Ann Lovegrove, Uju Maduforo, Monike Martins, James Mellor, Dexter Moscow, Joy Bester Mwandama, Ihuaku P Nweke, Joyce Osei, Chief Lady Waynett Peters, Mark Stephen Pooler, Caroline Purvey, Una Rose, Satwinder Sagoo, Ritu Sharma, Alison Smith, Andrea A Smith, Carol Stewart, Dr Jacqui Taylor, Mira Warszawski, and Rhoda Wilson.

Author : Ophera Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646634276

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The Overlooked Voices of Hurricane Katrina by Ophera Davis Pdf

Hurricane seasons have become overactive since 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit. The only longitudinal study on a single group of women disaster survivors in America, The Overlooked Voices of Hurricane Katrina brings overlooked voices to the forefront as these women share their stories and strategies of survival and recovery before, during, and after Katrina. Using narrative theory and author Alice Walker's "womanist" orientation, these empowered women provide, in their own words, lessons learned and strategies for how to rebuild one's life after disasters.