Resilient Memoir

Has there ever been a time in your life when you’ve felt alone or unsure where to turn for answers? It may have come with the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, loss of a job, a death of a loved one, or any trauma that threatened everything you knew to be true. In Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith, Dr. Jill Carnahan introduces a new paradigm for listeners who are going through uncertain times. For the skeptic or the faithful, Unexpected is a valuable guide for living an extraordinary life of love and resilience.

In this deeply personal and heartfelt memoir, Lauren Zonfrillo details her journey through grief after the sudden and public loss of her husband, Jock - chef, restaurateur and, of course, beloved MasterChef Australia judge. Thrust into the role of a solo parent, with the overwhelming task of guiding her young children through their grief while managing her own, Lauren has also had to navigate the weight of public expectations and intense media scrutiny.

Faced with a shattering loss, a young widow searches for answers, acceptance, and family resilience. After taking her sons on a hike with the family dog one beautiful fall afternoon, Charlotte returned home to find a policewoman, a policeman, and a priest in her driveway—there to deliver the news of her husband’s suicide. Charlotte knew her husband had been stressed about work, but she had no idea he was suicidal. She thought he had stayed home to take a nap.

This deeply inspiring book by Dr. Susan Biali Haas, M.D.—a physician, executive coach, and leader in conversations on burnout and mental health—can help you break the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion by using simple, science-based shifts that restore joy, health, and meaning to your work and life.

Nedd Brockmann isn’t afraid to dream big. Fresh after running fifty marathons in fifty days, the twenty-three-year-old had an idea: a 4000-kilometre run across Australia, averaging 100 kilometres per day with the aim of completing it in the fastest known time of 43 days. He wasn’t chasing fame or public recognition. He just wanted to test his limits and raise a million dollars for homelessness in the process.

Your starting point doesn’t determine your destination. Turn your struggles into stepping stones for success. Dakota James Bailey’s From Foster Care to Millionaire is a raw and inspiring memoir of triumph over adversity. Growing up in foster care, working grueling factory shifts, and being labeled a “troublemaker,” Dakota seemed destined for failure. Instead, he built a multimillion-dollar company and a thriving real estate portfolio, proving that resilience and determination can rewrite any story.

Whose heart doesn't leap at the sight of a beautifully conditioned runner, effortlessly gliding along, stride-by stride, mile-by-mile? And what runner gets to this place without a thankless—and often lonely—regimen of strategy and self-denial?Isn't this the perfect metaphor of what your heart is longing for—running life's race with intentionality and grace? With strength and focus? Well, you can. Veteran pastor and best-selling author Gordon MacDonald says you must develop resilience.

In "The Brutal Truth Behind My Evil Father," Daniel Weclaw bares the harrowing chapters of his true-life memoir, recounting the agonizing years of abuse endured in his childhood at the hands of his father. This gripping narrative unearths the haunting effects that cast a long shadow over his formative years, leaving scars both seen and unseen. With unwavering candour, Daniel chronicles the tumultuous path he treads through the aftermath of this trauma, wrestling with the emotional turmoil that lingered. The legacy of his past cast its pall over his growth, weaving a narrative of struggle, ...

In 1987, Staten Island's Willowbrook State School for people with intellectual disabilities closed its doors for good. Broke and almost finished with graduate school, Dan Tomasulo was hired to relocate Willowbrook's most severely disabled inhabitants into a groundbreaking community-based group home. American Snake Pit is the story of the disregarded souls who ended up in Tomasulo's care; of the resilient staff who helped make such a momentous success possible; and, most of all, of one man's persistent struggle to give voices to those who could not advocate for themselves.

In this poignant, wry, and powerful memoir, Nunn links the politics of Black Power to the movements for Black lives and dignified reentry today. His story underscores the power of coalition building, persistence in the face of backlash, and the importance of centering the voices of experience in the fight for freedom-and proves, once and for all, that jailbirds can fly.

Drawing from over two decades of service in the British Army, including five tours in Afghanistan and deployments in Bosnia and Sierra Leone, Captain Kailash Limbu shares the core principles that have shaped his journey as a soldier and a man. Through the metaphor of the khukuri, a symbolic and essential tool for every Gurkha, he illustrates how mindset and behaviour are crucial to overcoming challenges, achieving success and leading with honour.

An unexpected journey. An unbreakable spirit. At 26, Non Reyes had it all—a loving family, a promising future, and an adventurous spirit. But in a single instant, everything changed. A devastating accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, forcing him to rebuild his life in ways he never imagined. In An Unexpected Ride, Non shares his deeply personal journey of resilience and rediscovery of purpose after tragedy. With raw honesty and a touch of humor, he reflects on the struggles, triumphs, and everyday victories of life with a disability—offering hope to anyone facing their own ...

In Resilience on Four Hooves, Suzanne shares the deeply personal and uplifting story of Marvin’s journey from the trauma of his accident to his remarkable recovery. With the help of the expert team at the John Thomas Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University, Marvin began a long and challenging path back to health. This journey wasn’t easy—setbacks, uncertainty, and difficult decisions marked every step. But through it all, Suzanne’s dedication to Marvin never wavered.

The Best Life Stories by Reader's Digest are 150 of the best hand-picked real-life tales of resilience, joy, and hope - all in 150 words or less!

On March 21, 2022, The New York Times for the first time published excerpts from the diary of Nadiya Sukhorukova, who noted evidence of Russia's real crimes in Ukraine. "A neighbor said that God left Mariupol. He was afraid of everything he saw," Ms. Sukhorukova wrote in a series of Facebook posts posted after her escape late last week. "I am alive and now I will live long. And my city is dying a painful death," she added. "For twenty days I was dying with it. I was in hell.” (Megan Specia, The New York Times). Excerpts from the diary have been published in UK, USA, Germany, Ukraine, and ...

From sold-out tours and standing ovations to Uber shifts and sold houses, drummer Gordy Marshall knows what it means to face the silence. In The Resilient Musician, he shares the raw, often funny, and always honest story of what happens when life hits pause-and how topress play again. This is not just a memoir, it’s more a roadmap for anyone who’s ever been knocked sideways and wondered how to get back up. Whether you’re a musician, a dreamer, a reinvention artist, or just someone trying to find the beat again, Gordy’s story offers more than inspiration — it offers truth.

An inspiring and unforgettable memoir that provides hope to others who are experiencing depression, mania, or psychosis, RESILIENT is a deeply personal account about life with mental illness, hearing loss and resiliency. Liz's journey provides encouragement for patients, families, friends, and healthcare workers by showing that recovery is possible.

In the spring of 1942, the United States government forced 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona and sent them to incarceration camps across the West. Nearly 14,000 of them landed on the outskirts of Cody, Wyoming, at the base of Heart Mountain. Behind barbed wire fences, they faced racism, cruelty, and frozen winters. Trying to recreate comforts from home, they established Buddhist temples and sumo wrestling pits. Kabuki performances drew hundreds of spectators — yet there was little hope.

This heartfelt memoir is a tribute to a father whose love, guidance, and resilience shaped the life of his son. Told through cherished memories and life lessons, the book weaves together stories of growth, challenges, and unwavering support. From early days of backyard football and board games to the complexities of rebellion and eventual reconciliation, it captures the evolution of a bond between a father and his child. The book delves into the father’s journey, highlighting his dedication as a Navy serviceman, skilled craftsman, and steadfast provider. Through his actions, he taught the...

On January 21, 2008, a routine medical procedure left Mallory paralyzed from her waist down. Less than two years later, Mallory had broken eight world records, and by the 2012 Paralympic Games, she held fifteen world records and thirty-four American records. Two years after that, a devastating fall severely damaged her left arm. But despite all of the hardships that Mallory faced, she was sure about one thing: she refused to give up.