Download or read book The Strength of a Story written by Carmen Mariano Ed. D. and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-19 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the world's greatest gifts. Those gifts never stop giving! They give meaning to our words, muscle to our message and magic to our memories. What are these gifts? "I thought you'd never ask;" and my answer is stories! We learn through stories, we laugh through stories, and we live through stories. Stories give our words wings and our speeches strength. They help us find faith and form friends. Whether an audience is young or old, tough or tender, friendly or frigid, the eyes and ears of that audience are earned best by stories. Stories are the part of life that sticks to our ribs. They are the "spaghetti and meatballs of our Sunday night supper!" Stories can help us relive life, revive life, review life, and renew life. They can even help us expand life and explain life! What more does a story do? This book will tell you. This book will show you!
Download or read book The Bull Jean Stories written by Sharon Bridgforth and published by Redbone Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using traditional storytelling and nontraditional verse to chronicle the course of love returning in the lifetimes of one woman-loving-woman named bull-dog-jean, the bull-jean stories give cultural documentation and social commentary on African-American herstory and survival. Set in the rural South of the 1920s, the bull-jean stories herald the spirit of African-American people."--PUBLISHER.
Download or read book My Strong Mind written by Niels van Hove and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book teaches 5-8 year old children about aspects of developing resilience, confidence and a growth mindset and how to bring a positive attitude to everyday challenges.
Download or read book When You Don t Like Your Story written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most. Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that we wish weren't there? How do we silence the pain of what has been done to us and the shame of what we've allowed to be done through us? In When You Don't Like Your Story, Bible teacher Sharon Jaynes shows us how God untangles our most painful emotions with the fingers of grace, putting his redemption on display. In the hardest parts of our narratives, we get to see God's greatest work--and this changes the ending of our stories. As we overcome shame, offer forgiveness, and use our stories to help others, we find freedom from the past and learn to live in the restoration of the present.
Download or read book Now Discover Your Strengths written by Marcus Buckingham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-01-29 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th anniversary edition of Now, Discover Your Strengths comes with an access code to the Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment. This updated assessment includes reports and resources that go far beyond the standardized reports of the older assessment by providing you with personalized insight statements unique to your specific combination of strengths. The original publication of Now, Discover Your Strengths in 2001 launched a worldwide strengths revolution. To date, more than 20 million people have discovered their strengths, and tens of thousands more are discovering theirs every week. Gallup Press has published numerous strengths-based books, and Gallup Strengths Center has become a worldwide destination for strengths-based development. Since the book's release, Gallup has continued to dedicate countless hours to developing our strengths science, the brainchild of the late Dr. Donald O. Clifton, who was named Father of Strengths-Based Psychology by the American Psychological Association. Part of that investment resulted in Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 -- a refined upgrade of the original assessment for discovering your strengths. To ensure that you have the best possible experience in discovering and developing your strengths, we have made Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 available to those who purchase the 20th anniversary edition of Now, Discover Your Strengths. The updated assessment includes new reports and resources, including the Strengths Insight and Action-Planning Guide. This guide goes far beyond the standardized reports of the older assessment by providing you with personalized insight statements unique to your specific combination of strengths. These highly customized Strengths Insights are an in-depth analysis of your top five strengths. They describe who you are in astonishing detail and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of yourself, your strengths and what makes you stand out. These updated resources, in combination with the 20th anniversary edition of Now, Discover Your Strengths, give you the best opportunity to soar with your strengths -- at work and in your life.
Download or read book The Strength of His Hand Chronicles of the Kings Book 3 written by Lynn Austin and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles of the Kings Book 3- God has rewarded Hezekiah's faithfulness with great wealth and power, but the godly king has no heir. In desperation, his beloved wife takes forbidden measures to ensure fertility.With all that is going on in his kingdom-- and with the Assyrians approaching-- Hezekiah does not discover his wife's idolatry until it's almost too late. Her betrayal cuts to the very core of his being and belief in God. Will his faith sustain him in the face of this deceit, and against an overwhelming enemy?
Download or read book Strength in What Remains written by Tracy Kidder and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle •Chicago Tribune • The Christian Science Monitor • Publishers Weekly In Strength in What Remains, Tracy Kidder gives us the story of one man’s inspiring American journey and of the ordinary people who helped him, providing brilliant testament to the power of second chances. Deo arrives in the United States from Burundi in search of a new life. Having survived a civil war and genocide, he lands at JFK airport with two hundred dollars, no English, and no contacts. He ekes out a precarious existence delivering groceries, living in Central Park, and learning English by reading dictionaries in bookstores. Then Deo begins to meet the strangers who will change his life, pointing him eventually in the direction of Columbia University, medical school, and a life devoted to healing. Kidder breaks new ground in telling this unforgettable story as he travels with Deo back over a turbulent life and shows us what it means to be fully human. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Named one of the Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the year by Time • Named one of the year’s “10 Terrific Reads” by O: The Oprah Magazine “Extraordinarily stirring . . . a miracle of human courage.”—The Washington Post “Absorbing . . . a story about survival, about perseverance and sometimes uncanny luck in the face of hell on earth. . . . It is just as notably about profound human kindness.”—The New York Times “Important and beautiful . . . This book is one you won’t forget.”—Portland Oregonian
Download or read book Strength of a Champion written by O.J. Brigance and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Baltimore Ravens made their improbable march to victory in Super Bowl XLVII, they turned to their senior advisor of player development, O.J. Brigance, for inspiration each and every Sunday. Following a stellar twelve-year career as a linebacker, including a Super Bowl win with Baltimore in 2000, O.J.Juice Brigance joined the Ravens front office. But in 2007, O.J. was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and told he had only three to five years to live. As a player, he'd battled hundreds of injuries and setbacks. None of them prepared him to face ALS. With faith and determination in his heart and his wife, Chanda, praying by his side, O.J. fought back against the debilitating disease, even as ALS robbed him of the ability to walk and speak. He kept working, smiling, and touching his players lives all the way through their remarkable Super Bowl run more than five years after his diagnosis. Now, O.J. shares his incredible story, offering lessons in resilience and reflecting on the championship team that inspired him in turn. Along with his own journey, O.J. recounts the struggles and successes of Ravens players, including Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, and Torrey Smith, as well as the strength of head coach John Harbaugh. Having watched their season from the best seat in the house, O.J. highlights their perseverance, confidence, and leadership, and the best that sports can bring out in people. Full of profound revelations and never-before-told anecdotes, Strength of a Champion is a celebration of the human spirit from a man who left everything on the field. O.J. Brigance never asked to be a hero. That's what makes his story so courageous.
Download or read book Unwavering Strength written by Judy O'Beirn and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unwavering Strength" is a heart-warming collection of inspirational stories from 32 authors, designed to help people find the strength, peace, and comfort they need on their journey to healing.From illness to death and loss to phobias, daring escapes and bullying - these moving stories of vastly different experiences all share a similar, unifying message:The strength and power to overcome ANY type of adversity lies within each of us. "These stories are gems of faith, and can help anyone feel better when going through a rough time. The writers are gifted and share much needed uplifting stories. This book is a must read!!" ~ Bob Proctor - Best-Selling Author of You Were Born Rich and the star of The Secret "When life overwhelms you and you feel a bit defeated, pick up this book. In Unwavering Strength, the authors take you on a journey that will help you heal your heart so that you can live a happy and joyful life." ~Marci Shimoff - Professional Speaker, #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author, Happy for No Reason, Love For No Reason, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul "There will always be those times in our lives when what we need most is the comfort of knowing "It will be alright".. and those days when the tinniest spark of hope can pull us through the inferno of pain, doubt and confusion. For those in need of compassion's touch and proof that you can begin anew... this book is a must." ~ Willie Aames - Actor/Author "This is a wonderful inspirational book that will show you that you too can overcome challenges in your life. The authors share with you great advice on how to stay positive and find a way back to peace and happiness. I highly recommend this book." ~ Arielle Ford - Author of The Soulmate Secret "Unwavering Strength is true to its word: it will give you just that. This moving book is full of stories that will uplift you, support you, guide you and comfort you. It is a book long overdue about the possibilities of choice and perspective in dealing with cancer, and yet it applies to all overwhelming challenges. Read it. It will give you power." ~ Dee Wallace - Healer, Author and Actress "Simply inspiring. Couldn't put it down. I had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude by the time I finished this book. It gave me new keys to deal with life's challenges." ~ Terry Moore - Actress/Author "Excellent book on reminding you that you are strong enough to get through the rough times and that no matter where you are in life, help comes in mysterious ways. Judy O'Beirn is amazing and the book is one to keep close to you for years." ~ Mary Morrissey - International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, CEO Consultant, Visionary, Empowerment Specialist "This is a beautiful compilation of stories from start to finish. Definitely worth sharing with everyone you know!" ~ Peggy McColl - New York Times Best-Selling Author aka "The Best Seller Maker" This book includes 32 amazing co-authors Alice Theriault, Annie Spalding, Anya Sophia Mann, Bill King, Brian Bogardus, Brian Glidden, Cammie Ritchie, Corinne L. Casazza, Daniel Parmegianni, Deb Scott, Emmanuel Dagher, Evelyn Brooks, Faith Poe, Irit Oz, Jeanne Henning, Jennifer Colford, John Burgos, Judy O'Beirn, Kellie Bishop, Lisa Barnett, Mark Lewis, Rebecca Field, Robert McDowell, Ron McElroy, Sandy Alemian, Sharon Campbell-Rayment, Silke Nied, Dr. Terry A. Gordon, Tina Dietz, Tracy Friesen, Wendy Knight Agard, Willie Tart
Download or read book A Woman s Book of Strength written by Karen Andes and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1995 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique book that offers a new treatment of female empowerment, blending spiritual and physical strength in the tradition of Deepak Chopra's New York Times bestseller, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. It is the first book to combine the best of successful self-esteem books such as Gloria Steinem's Revolution from Within and fitness books such as those by Joyce Vedral.
Download or read book The Power of Character Strengths written by RYAN M. NIEMIEC and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carry this book in your back pocket. Let it become your faithful friend that nudges you, at every point in your journey, to unlock your potential. No matter where you are in life--searching for happiness, working toward a goal, longing for a better relationship, or feeling content and settled--focusing on your character strengths adds a whole new dimension. Recent research shows that when you understand and activate your positive personality traits, you become more resilient, manage stress better, and find greater fulllment in life. In The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality, you'll be expertly guided by leading authorities through your 24 strengths. You'll soon see all the ways these strengths are your best-kept secret for boostingyour well-being. Discover how to appreciate what's best in you and champion strengths in the people you care about most. As a bonus, you'll practice putting your strengths into action with Strengths Builder, an easy-to-learn, four-step, research-backed program.Your adventure lies ahead, and The Power of Character Strengths is your must-have resource for building your best life!
Download or read book Strength and Honor written by John Hinck and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel John Hinck, a retired Army Apache Helicopter pilot shares 64 leadership lessons that he has learned over his entire career and military service (that included four deployments to the Middle East). He presents these lessons in the form of stories gained through his experience.
Download or read book Full of Heart written by J.R. Martinez and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles
Download or read book The Strength Switch written by Lea Waters and published by Scribe Publications. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock your child’s potential by helping them build their strengths. As a strengths-based scientist for more than 20 years, Dr Lea Waters has witnessed first-hand how focusing on our children’s strengths, rather than correcting their weaknesses, can help build resilience and optimism, and offer protection from depression and anxiety. In this game-changing book, she argues that by throwing the ‘strength switch’ parents can encourage creativity, develop their children’s self-esteem and energy, and enhance achievement — and she offers easy-to-follow steps to teach parents how. With specific tips for interacting with your kids and your teens, The Strength Switch offers all the tools parents need to discover talents in their children, use positive emotions as a resource, build strong brains, and deal with problem behaviours and difficult emotions. This essential book will show parents how a small shift can yield enormous results.
Download or read book Packs written by Hannah Salyer and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full color, exquisitely illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive.
Download or read book The Eagle and the Dragon written by Chris Duffin and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The world may know Chris Duffin as 'The Mad Scientist of Strength,' but you wouldn't have ever guessed that if you saw the scrawny kid skinning rattlesnakes and chasing dragonflies in the early '80s. The story of his unconventional life will take you from ... tales of murder, trauma, heartbreak, and survival deep in the Pacific Northwest wilderness all the way to an idealization of the self-made man--still flawed, but never broken"--Dust jacket fla
Download or read book Secrets of Strength written by Earle E. Liederman and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
