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Ordinary Miracles: True Stories about Overcoming Obstacles and Surviving Catastrophies: True Stories About ...
Slack Incorporated, 2002
Catastrophes can occur with unexpected swiftness and in an instant change our lives forever. Illnesses and other misfortunes may develop slowly over time and they too may change our lives forever. But the story does not have to end there. With the help of some very special people - occupational therapists - there is hope, and miracles do happen. If you do not know what occupational therapy is ...
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Timeless Quotations on Overcoming Challenges (Pocket Positives)
Fairview Pr, 1997
One of six volumes of Pocket Positves. Contains hundreds of positive sayings, and nuggets of wisdom.
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The Middle Place (Voice)
Kelly Corrigan
Voice, 2008
a careful dance between lightheartedness and gravity
+ Exploring the spaces in between
+ Spot on!
+ Another fan of The Middle Place!
+ A wonderful book.
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Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Paul G. Stoltz
Wiley, 1999
Unseen Change
+ Down-to-Earth
+ IQ? EQ?? AQ???
I have read alot of self-help books, but none of them ever "stayed" with me after the last page was turned. This one is really different. I have a sometimes nasty, insulting boss. Shortly after reading this book, she pitched an insult at me. For the first time in my life, I was able to look at ...
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Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives
S. Humphrey
Topeka Bindery, 2005
DARE TO DREAM - A Classroom Treasury
+ Fascinating and Inspirational
+ Wonderful Inspiration for Today's Children - American Author's Association Review
+ Great for youngsters and those who look for inspiration but with short concentration span
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
Such shocking behavior, it's almost unbelievable
+ BRILLIANT!
+ food for thoughts on food
+ Glass Castle
+ A COMPELLING LOOK AT POVERTY, ADDICTION, & CHILD NEGLECT
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The Live Your Dream Workbook: Discover and Live the Life of Your Dreams
Joyce Chapman
Newcastle Pub Co Inc, 1994
A book that centers on just one person...you!
This was a really enlightening read - I learned a lot about myself and others and it was a "voyage of self-discovery." I now feel that I can and must pursue what I have always wanted to do but haven't because I was always erring on the side of "doing what was expected." Well, Joyce Chapman ...
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The People in a Girl's Life: How to Find Them, Better Understand Them and Keep Them (Dear Daughter)
Martha Kate Downey, Kate Noelle Downey
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002
The People in a girl's Life
I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS NEAT BECAUSE IT TALKED ABOUT FEELINGS AND QUESTIONS THAT I HAD AS A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD. THIS BOOK WOULD BE GOOD FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BECAUSE IT WILL HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR KIDS FEELINGS AND FRUSTRATIONS. A SPECIAL OLYMPIAN
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Her Last Death: A Memoir
Susanna Sonnenberg
Scribner, 2008
Memoir at its best
+ A well-written difficult story
In HER LAST DEATH, Susanna Sonnenberg achieves what I believe the very best memoirs can accomplish. She paints a vivid, living picture, not just of a life but of her relationship with her manic but unbalanced mother, and she does so with prejudice and personal perspective. Memoir is not ...
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Walking Through Adversity: 7 Steps to Overcoming Life's Challenges
Rob Bryant
Health Communications, 2001
"Rob's determination is an enormous inspiration." -Barbara Bush "Rob Bryant is an inspirational man who, by example, is able to give encouragement and hope." -Zig Ziglar "Congratulations on your accomplishment ... I deeply admire what you have done!" -Arnold Schwarzenegger Guinness-World-Record-Holder Rob Bryant refused to let a paralyzing accident break his spirit or defeat his ...
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It's Time: Explore Your Dreams and Discover Your Gifts (For Me)
Diane Noble
Baker Pub Group, 1995
"Who am I?"" What will I do with the rest of my life?" Many women experience these feelings at midlife. These years can be a time of rich experience and intense personal growth. It's time to discover and pursue your long dormant dreams.
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8 Steps to Create the Life You Want: The Anatomy of a Successful Life (Faithwords)
Creflo A. Dollar
FaithWords, 2008
Wonderful
+ has made a difference
+ Great
Ideas and faithfilled words that i never viewed in such a light. this book has open my eye and repositioned me for excellence.
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Overcoming Obstacles: Making the Most of Life's Challenges and Opportunities
Jill E. Siegal
Community for Education Foundation, 2004
A must read for educators and parents
+ To Help Your Kids!
Jill Siegal is right on target for what is needed in education today...teaching communication, decision making and goal setting skills. This book masterfully defines the needs and introduces a student centered curriculum that provides solutions. The Overcoming Obsacles curriculm is taught in ...
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The Dream Principle: Fulfilling your Destiny, Achieving your Goals, Living the Life of your Dreams
Duane Swilley
Hope International Productions, 2004
Can I get more reviews on the book please?!?!!
+ WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER
Funny... you didn't comment on the book or it's content at all. Instead you chose to be the judge and executioner of this man. You must have personal resentment towards him too because you went into detail about his life. If the book's content is worth the money then these people will not be ...
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The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr and the Speech that Inspired a Nation
Drew D. Hansen
Ecco, 2003
"I have a dream" - more than just a speech
+ A Good Read with Good Insights
+ An Insider View of Greatness
+ The Power of God in Man
+ More than a cuddly icon
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