TY - BOOK AU - Kyle,Taya AU - DeFelice,Jim TI - American spirit: profiles in resilience, courage, and faith SN - 9780062683717 PY - 2019///] CY - New York, NY PB - William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) KW - Case studies KW - Conduct of life KW - Courage KW - Resilience (Personality trait) KW - United States KW - Biography KW - Biographies KW - lcgft KW - Personal narratives N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -