Defining Moments of Courage
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A wonderfully inspiring book allowing us to connect with a variety of participants. A must read for those looking for inspiration from the next generation of leaders.
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The Author did a great job of bringing out the emotions of each story. The stories that are shared in #couragetoclimb are told from the bottom up. We have all had moments of despair and this shows how with a sliver of hope you can overcome just about anything. Definitely a book you read over and over.
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You will thoroughly enjoy reading this true story.  It is an excellent example of faith, courage, and determination.  It is easy to read with many photos.  I would recommend it to young and old.
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I love how brave the author is to write her life story. She opens up her heart and let us feel her pain, her fear and anxiety. Her writing makes you feel like your there with her feeling it all. I applaud her courage for working through it all to become the beautiful strong person she is today.
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First, let me say how much courage it must have taken to bare one's soul and reveal the full range of feelings that follows the death of one's child.  Rhonda's journal through the death of her son, her sister's cancer, other struggles, and starting a memorial to her son is testiment to her strenght of character.  It also offers a rare glimpse into the thoughts that a grieving mother experiences unlike what clinical descriptions of grief could ever capture.  As a father who lost a daughter I related to her loss and it helped me understand the depth of my wife's grief.  Highly recommend this book for anyone who has had a loss or profound struggles in their life.
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We can all recount moments that changed our lives. This book is about those moments - what they have in common, how to recognise a moment and, most importantly, how to create one. There are a range of examples of how 'moments' can be used to change things - from teaching, to improving sanitation in the developing world, to turning around failing schools.

The writing style is conversational and accessible, but there seems to be sound research behind everything. Because of the storytelling aspects of the book, I found it quite a moving read in places (especially the bit about the guy who wrote his mother a letter).

I heartily recommend this book, especially to anyone who feels like their life is stuck in a rut. It certainly made me think about how I could do things better (or at least differently), so I guess reading it was a moment in itself.

I received a free copy of this from Netgalley/ the publishers in return for an honest review. Thank you!
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It takes great courage on the part of survivors to tell their stories publicly.  In this well written book, Esad Boskailo faces his memories and feelings so that others can understand and benefit from his own trauma.  As a psychiatrist, he stands on the inside and outside of his own experiences which is only enhanced by teaming up with journalist Julia Lieblich.  Esad's life is a monument to an obvious commitment to 'give back' to his community and this book is just another example.  I want to thank them for the privilege to read such an insightful book.
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When you are going through the storm it is easy to think that you are the only one who understands what you are feeling. Ironically that is part of the Enemy's plan to make you feel as though you are unloved and that where you are now is the only place you will ever be. So not true! COURAGE OF THE SOUL helps us to realize that there are individuals around the world that are experiencing similar trials and difficulties, and we are not alone no matter what we might be facing.

In this book we are able to see how others are able to make it through health issues, difficulties in the marriage and even getting to a place where you can find peace even among the broken pieces that you see.

There is no stone left un-turned in this amazing collection. Marion Elizabeth Witte and Melissa Murphy have compiled a book of stories that are sure to inspire you and help you find the strength and courage to fight another day.
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I was only three years old when my father was shot and killed, so the stories in the book, From Fatherless to Fearless, resonate true to my heart. These ladies share life changing stories of tragedy and triumph as they empower the reader to be their best in the face of adversity. Each journey is unique; however, even in experiencing the absence of the earthly father, God the father is the common thread that binds.
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I have a lot of respect for the courage it takes to stand up in the world and be honest and vulnerable about how hard life can be.  This is how we grow is a wonderful example of that.  Christina is very real and honest about her struggles with postpartum depression, grief over the loss of her sister, and the challenges of life turning out much different than she had planned.  I would highly recommend this book!  It is inspirational to see the growth that can come through really horrible situations, if we allow it to strengthen us rather than destroy us.
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I felt I was able to relive with the author some of the harrowing experiences, through the stories. The experience reminded me of the time, I ran the 6 mile trail at Chancellorsville, where Stone Wall Jackson was shot.  As I went from trail monument to monument, I almost felt like I was carrying my rifle along the trail, and could imagine the Yankee soldiers in the trenches and gullies. The book also revealed what,  I believe, real leadership is about;  (empowering people to be all they can be in any given situation).  I have a number of close friends who are Vietnam Vets.  Every one of them struggle with some post traumatic stress, and or the effects of Agent Orange.
 Chapter 46 is helpful in understanding the emotions of coming back to the states.  I want to thank you, Bob, and all who have served our county. Thank you for writing the stories of the men under your command as well as relating stories from other vets. I felt honored to have known one of the heroes personally.  (This guy that I knew in high school, I called "Brother Bob").
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This wonderful book by Kent Roberts shows how one derives strength and courage through faith in dealing with circumstances where all reason points toward despair and hopelessness. The book discusses Kents painful but ultimately victorious journey through one of the worst situations that a person can face in society  to be accused of a crime  and how faith sustained and counseled him through those difficult times. The Strength of a Free Mind is one of the most calming books I have read in a long time. I read it twice and find myself re-reading parts of it whenever I am distressed, unsure or upset.
 Prabhat Goyal, California
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A beautifully written book to inspire all ages to be more courageous.
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Facing the ruination of his life if he's wrong or even a violent death, a young teen takes bold action to prevent a tragedy while responsible adults temporize. He looks to memories of his dead soldier-father and to a pivotal time in American history to gain strength and certainty, and so becomes a man himself. A tale of individual initiative and of courage, both moral and physical. I regret that this work is short since I want to know what this boy does with the rest of his years.
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Excellent book, one of the best I have ever read.  It gives you a whole new perspective of true courage.
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Throughout American history, otherwise ordinary people have displayed extraordinary courage when in life-threatening situations. The tragic events of September 11th offer a number of examples. The most publicized involves those aboard United flight 93 which crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. While huddled to the rear of the plane, several called loved ones; Todd Beamer spoke at length with an GTE-Verizon operator and, together, they recited the Lord's Prayer. She then heard Beamer ask "Are you guys ready? Let's roll!" By then, Beamer and his fellow passengers knew the fate of the other three skyjacked planes and rushed the cockpit. The plane crashed. Everyone aboard died.
What we have here is a combination of transcriptions of cell phone calls and the "black box" tapes, mini-biographies, obituaries, reminiscences by the victims' relatives and friends, and Longman's own highly skillful analysis of what he learned during his extensive research. It is possible but unlikely that much more information about specific developments during the flight will be forthcoming. Lisa Beamer has already written one book and, over time, I think others among the victims' relatives and friends will also share their own thoughts and feelings about the impact on them following the crash of United flight 93.
A chronicle such as this helps to give "human faces" to the victims' names. The same is true of a special section {"A Nation Challenged") which the New York Times published each day from September 15th until February 5th. A total of 1,800 "portraits of grief" were eventually featured. (This material is now available in a single volume, Portraits of 9/11/01: The Collected "Portraits of Grief" from the New York Times.) Obviously, heroism was demonstrated by so many people throughout and following the four skyjackings. The general public knows almost nothing about what happened aboard the first three flights and not much more about the fourth. For example, at what point did at least some of 93's passengers decide to rush the cockpit? Assuming Beamer was their leader, who else accompanied him? Then what happened? What aboiut the United flight crew? For me, such details are far less significant than the fact that people very much like those with whom I have traveled on numerous flights over the years became "citizen soldiers" and responded courageously to what must have been a terrifying crisis. Because of Longman's book and the "portraits of grief," it is possible to appreciate what Stephen Ambrose has characterized as "uncommon valor."
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An amazing story of how one persons radical obedience turns onto radical courage. This book challenges us to bigger and better things of the kingdom. The testimony of the bus wreck in Africa is one I will remember for the rest of my life.