Journeys Of Courage

COURAGE FOR THE JOURNEY assembles a collection of wisdom to ignite courage, hope, and strength in those caught in the inevitable storms of life. In his 1965 masterpiece I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew, Dr. Seuss observed, And I learned there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. Adversities arise in all shapes and sizes. The death of a loved one, divorce, business failure, job loss, health issues, and natural disasters are only but a few examples. None of us is immune from the life events that can shake or even obliterate our foundations. Personal disasters leave us dazed and shell-shocked. We find ourselves standing in the rubble of our lives, wondering how to move forward and what to do next. Winston Churchill asserted, If you are going through Hell, keep going! This is sage advice for anyone in distress. The question is how, when you have totally lost direction, do you keep going? When fear, discouragement, failure, loss, and regret have taken firm root in the gardens of our heart, mind, and soul, how do you vanquish them? During adversity, attitude will always dictate outcome. The key to overcoming any obstacle is to tune out the negative noise of the storm and society in general. The positive emotions of courage, faith, hope, perseverance, and peace contain far greater power than negative emotions. COURAGE FOR THE JOURNEY explores strategies for: Finding courage and faith in place of fear Finding hope and perseverance in place of discouragement Finding opportunity and choice in place of failure Finding clarity and accepting change in place of loss Finding recovery, reinvention, and peace in place of regret

In these times of anxiety and insecurity around the world we desperately want to hear stories that show us how to heal the stars and pain in our lives. Towers of Hope recounts stories about people who have suffered from tremendously difficult situations: mental and physical abuse, imprisonment, war, terrorism, life-threatening illness and approaching death. Unable to change what happened to them, they transformed hopeless situations into healing experiences and personal triumphs.

Fear gripped their souls as the roaring waves of the angry sea relentlessly pounded their ship. Carsten Schuck, clinging to his wife and children, prayed that they would live to see the beautiful new America. Surely God did not bring them this far to drown in the belly of the boat. Thousands of his countrymen had made this journey before him. America was calling him with a chance for freedom, opportunity, territory to explore, and a new beginning for his children with a future full of promise. 'We must survive! God, please keep us safe!' he cried. Little did Carsten know that fleeing to America was just the beginning of the many hardships, heartaches, harsh realities, and tender, rewarding moments that his family would face as they reestablished themselves in a new land. He and his descendants would help forge the way and be a part of creating the greatest country in the world. Based on the true story of coauthor Robert L. Shook's ancestors, A Journey in Courage captures the incredible legacy of the Schuck family, a family connected by their faith in God and their deep love for their country and one another. This fascinating account will treat you to a remarkable three-dimensional trip through time and leave a lasting impression on your heart.

In Stranger Among Friends, renowned activist, political adviser, and White House insider David Mixner offered a compelling account of his decades-long fight for human rights and the challenges he faced as a gay man in Washington. Now, in this new book written with collaborator Dennis Bailey, Mixner presents moving, candid, and inspiring portraits of other extraordinary men and women engaged in the struggle for equality. Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage From a top-gun pilot in the U.S. Navy to an authority on antigay violence, from a member of the president's administration to a leading Shakespearean actor, Brave Journeys tells the stirring stories of seven intrepid men and women who effectively challenged the status quo and thereby altered the political and societal landscape of the world we live in. In these pages we meet Hispanic-American Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas and a passionate crusader against hate crimes; Elaine Noble, the feisty veteran of Boston's busing wars who became the first openly gay person to be elected to a state office in the United States-the Massachusetts State Legislature; brilliant British actor Sir Ian McKellen, who came out as a gay man and an activist in one very public moment on the BBC; Roberta Achtenberg, who braved the venomous homophobia of Jesse Helms in Senate confirmation hearings for her appointment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Lieutenant Tracy Thorne, a Navy fighter pilot living his lifelong dream of flight who outed himself on Nightline to challenge the U.S. military's policy against gays and lesbians, fully aware that this would mean the end of his Navy career; and San Franciscans Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, founders of the first national lesbian organization, the Daughters of Bilitis, who have celebrated fifty years together as a couple. Powerful and eloquent, Brave Journeys is David Mixner's tribute to gay men and lesbians who have made a difference. Rich in private bravery and public risk, these profiles comprise a vivid map of the gay rights movement over the last fifty years-and individually they testify to the power of courage to force change against profoundly overwhelming odds.

Redefining the values of great leadership for the modern business environment, Elle Harrison offers a way to develop the next generation of leaders to balance business with spirituality.

In Sister to Courage, Wanda takes us inside the world she shared with Viola and ten other brothers and sisters. Through touching and often hilarious stories, she traces the roots of courage and ambition, god fun and dignity, of the household that produced Viola Desmond. Tough and compassionate, Viola shines through beyond the moment she was carried out of Roseland movie theatre for refusing to sit I the blacks-only section. Viola emerges as a defender of family and a successful entrepreneur whose momentum was blocked by racism. With honesty and wit, Wanda Robson Tells her own brave story, giving new life to two remarkable women and the family the loved.

Do you want to be able to overcome your fears and live a truly amazing life? Do you believe you have an untapped well of courage lying deep within you? Are you ready to unleash it and be everything you can? A Journey of Riches: Tapping into CourageTapping into Courage is the 16th book in John Spenders' fantastic series, A Journey of Riches. You will find 10 real-life stories that will inspire you to be the person you know you are and include insights like: *Courage is a muscle*Courage doesn't always roar*Rays of courage*Sink or swim*Finding the courage to be my authentic self*Courage in everyday lifeAnd many more! Everyone has some degree of courage within them. It doesn't necessarily mean that you have to run into a burning building to save someone or carry out some other deed of heroism to be recognized. Courage comes in carrying on when the chips are down, raising kids to become responsible adults and doing the right thing even when every part of you screams not to. Who ever you are and whatever you do, the stories of courage inside this book are ones that will leap from the pages to motivate and inspire you to ever greater things. High praise for A Journey of Riches series: "A Journey of Riches Series is a must read. It is an empowering collection of inspirational and moving stories full of courage, strength and heart. Bringing peace & awareness to those lucky enough to read to assist and inspire them on their own life journey."Gemma Castiglia, Avalon Healing, Best Selling Author. "A must-read for anyone facing major changes or challenges in life right now. This book will give you the courage to move through any challenge with confidence, grace, and ease." Jo-Anne Irwin, Transformational Coach and Bestselling Author. "The newest release in the Journey of Riches series is the reflection of beautiful souls who have discovered the fire within. Each story takes you inside the truth of what truly matters in life. While reading these stories my heart space expanded to understand that our greatest contribution in this lifetime is to give and receive love. May you also feel inspired as you read this book." Katie Neubaum, Author of Transformation Calling. "A Journey of Riches series will draw you in and help you dig deep into your soul. Every author has an unbelievable life story of purpose inside of them. John Spender is dedicated to bringing peace, love and adventure to the world of his readers! Dive into this series and you will be transformed!!" Jeana Matichak, Author of Finding Peace. Contributing Authors in this volume: John Spender, Haimchand Katwaroo, Donna Pearl, Alice Ho, Theresa Rodriguez, Laura Hyman, Francisca X Ruiz, Frances Loughrey, Neelu Parihar and Susan Campbell Nickels A Journey of Riches: Tapping into courage Get a copy today and find your courage now!