American spirit : profiles in resilience, courage, and faith /
Kyle, Taya, 1974-
American spirit : profiles in resilience, courage, and faith / Taya Kyle and Jim DeFelice. - First edition. - xi, 348 pages ; 24 cm
Introduction: Hoping -- Growing a future -- Getting them there -- To help others -- Moving past grief -- A roof over their heads -- Giving back -- Honor, memory, and angels -- Belief -- Spirit's wings -- CKFF.
Presents an inspiring collection of stories of Americans who have persevered over adversity and built extraordinary lives after loss, hardship, and setbacks, showcasing the resilience of the American spirit. Kyle and DeFelice have collected true stories of suffering, survival, and triumph from people across America. In embodying the 'American spirit' of resilience, faith and togetherness that has built the nation, these anecdotes profile how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities. The stories these individuals tell can teach us how to find purpose, no matter the difficulties we face. -- adapted from jacket
9780062683717 0062683713
Self-actualization (Psychology)--Case studies.
Conduct of life--Case studies.
Courage--Case studies.
Resilience (Personality trait)--Case studies.
United States--Biography.
Biographies.
Personal narratives.
American spirit : profiles in resilience, courage, and faith / Taya Kyle and Jim DeFelice. - First edition. - xi, 348 pages ; 24 cm
Introduction: Hoping -- Growing a future -- Getting them there -- To help others -- Moving past grief -- A roof over their heads -- Giving back -- Honor, memory, and angels -- Belief -- Spirit's wings -- CKFF.
Presents an inspiring collection of stories of Americans who have persevered over adversity and built extraordinary lives after loss, hardship, and setbacks, showcasing the resilience of the American spirit. Kyle and DeFelice have collected true stories of suffering, survival, and triumph from people across America. In embodying the 'American spirit' of resilience, faith and togetherness that has built the nation, these anecdotes profile how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities. The stories these individuals tell can teach us how to find purpose, no matter the difficulties we face. -- adapted from jacket
9780062683717 0062683713
Self-actualization (Psychology)--Case studies.
Conduct of life--Case studies.
Courage--Case studies.
Resilience (Personality trait)--Case studies.
United States--Biography.
Biographies.
Personal narratives.