The Power of Choice
The Power of Choice

Author: Melissa Stockwell

Publisher: Post Hill Press

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1642935220

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“I have had the chance to meet Melissa and hear her amazing story in person. In this book, Melissa shares insight on how she became a warrior and fought back to become the champion she is today. She is a great example of perseverance in the face of what appears to be insurmountable hurdles. Her love of country is strong and carries through her joining the military and representing Team USA in the Paralympic Games. A true champion in many ways.”—Jackie Joyner Kersee “Melissa’s story of strength and courage is not only incredibly moving, it is a must-read for anyone facing any challenge. Clearly her passion for country and sport drives every one of her accomplishments. From a young gymnast like I was, to representing the United States in Paratriathlon, Melissa inspires us all with her story of overcoming unimaginable adversity and what it truly means to be unstoppable.”—Shannon Miller Melissa Stockwell has been a restless force of nature from the time she was a little girl speeding around her neighborhood on her bike, to her tumbles and spills as a high-level gymnast and Olympic hopeful, to joining the ROTC in college as an outlet for her patriotism and love of America. After 9/11, she was deployed to Iraq as a commissioned Army officer, where she suffered the injury that would change her life forever. After a long and challenging recovery at Walter Reed Hospital, she exercised her power of choice to channel her energy into competition, winning three Paratriathlon World Championships and medaling at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Her journey weaves service to her country and the heartache of a painful divorce along with founding a successful nonprofit, launching a career in prosthetics, finding new love, and becoming a mother to two children. Along the way, she meets all the living American presidents and inspires others with disabilities—through a story that is riveting, moving, and an inspiration for anyone who would choose to live their life to the fullest.

The Constant Choice
The Constant Choice

Author: Peter Georgescu

Publisher: Sedona Publishing

Published: 2019-03-12

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780578470672

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We live in a most challenging time. Many of us struggle, emotionally, ethically, and spiritually. We seem headed toward less compassion and consideration, failing to overcome that basic instinct that often leads to evil in human behavior--self-preservation at all costs. Yet within each of us a new future is stirring. We can become better people and build a better world by opting for good over evil--one choice at a time. In The Constant Choice, Peter Georgescu offers a gripping narrative of his journey from childhood captivity in a Romanian labor camp to his role as CEO of the world-renowned advertising agency Young & Rubicam. His traumatic youth--his parents' exile from their homeland, his grandfather's murder in prison, his neighbors' betrayal of one another--led to a lifelong struggle to grasp humanity's moral nature. Despite his conviction when he arrived on American soil that he had reached the land of the good, he discovered a more subtle evil at work all around him. Yet he also thrived through the generosity of one benefactor after another. Goodness, he found, isn't inherent; it evolves from daily choice. Through decades of reflection on human behavior, as well as philosophical and spiritual exploration, Peter arrived at a new perspective on the significance of our habitual choices. Every decision we make alters our biological nature, for better or worse--a model that has been confirmed by recent science. The Constant Choice reveals a path for changing who we are and the future of humanity. It's up to each of us to become activists for good.

Choosing Naia
Choosing Naia

Author: Mitchell Zuckoff

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9780807028179

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A dramatic and carefully detailed account of one family's journey through the maze of genetic counseling, medical technology, and disability rights; destined to become required reading for anyone touched by any of these issues.

An Unconventional Journey..... an Unlikely Choice
An Unconventional Journey..... an Unlikely Choice

Author: Angela L. Walker Franklin Ph.D.

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2014-11-07

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1490854649

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This is a story of perseverance and awakening. As a child, Angela Walker Franklin faced clear expectations for success from very supportive and engaged parents, yet self-doubt and trepidation continued to raise its ugly head along the way. She was steadfast and determined in her journey, which took several twists and turns until she let go and let God order her steps. This journey evolved into a purpose-driven life that led her to a college presidency in a most unlikely place. The lessons learned along the way have defined her current approach to leadership and should be inspirational to others who are trying to chart their own path.

Journey to the Year 3000
Journey to the Year 3000

Author: Edward Packard

Publisher: Skylark

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780553261578

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When the reader comes out of a thousand year hibernation period, he learns that an evil force has taken over the Earth.

I Choose to Forgive
I Choose to Forgive

Author: Dianne B. Collard

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2018-08-13

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1532642962

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We live in a fallen world where offenses and serious grievances occur in every person's life. These painful situations, no matter how slight or serious, demand that we face the question, "Does God expect me to forgive?" The answer is clear. The choice is ours to obey. The power comes from God alone. I Choose to Forgive tells the heartbreaking journey from devastation to freedom from the unique perspective of a mother, father, and sibling on the ultimate offense of murder. In addition, the powerful testimony of the murderer's journey of finding forgiveness is shared in his own words. These personal stories are rooted in a strong biblical foundation, which undergirds the practical steps of choosing forgiveness.

The Choice
The Choice

Author: Edith Eva Eger

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1501130811

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A New York Times Bestseller “I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.”—Oprah “Dr. Eger’s life reveals our capacity to transcend even the greatest of horrors and to use that suffering for the benefit of others. She has found true freedom and forgiveness and shows us how we can as well.” —Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate “Dr. Edith Eva Eger is my kind of hero. She survived unspeakable horrors and brutality; but rather than let her painful past destroy her, she chose to transform it into a powerful gift—one she uses to help others heal.” —Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and Christopher Award At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele, forced Edie to dance for his amusement and her survival. Edie was pulled from a pile of corpses when the American troops liberated the camps in 1945. Edie spent decades struggling with flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, determined to stay silent and hide from the past. Thirty-five years after the war ended, she returned to Auschwitz and was finally able to fully heal and forgive the one person she’d been unable to forgive—herself. Edie weaves her remarkable personal journey with the moving stories of those she has helped heal. She explores how we can be imprisoned in our own minds and shows us how to find the key to freedom. The Choice is a life-changing book that will provide hope and comfort to generations of readers.

Choose Your Own Journey
Choose Your Own Journey

Author: Susie Brooks

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781610675376

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An interactive adventure bursting with trains, cars, boats and bicycles! Choose a vehicle and follow its path to see who will win the race! There are four different adventures in this one book! Die-cuts and gatefolds enhance the journeys, taking you through tunnels, over hills and underground. It's packed with facts and packed with fun!

I Choose Love
I Choose Love

Author: Sara Heppner

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-09

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781777759803

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LOVE. It's a huge word! What does it mean? To each of us, it is something different. I Choose Love is an invitation to define love for yourself; to create a brave space where you can be ALL of you; to accept the stuff you like and the stuff you don't; reveling in the light that sets you free, letting go of the darkness that's buried in your soul. Who cares what they think? No one knows you as well as you. The first step to bring love into the world is to love your whole self. Join Sara as she guides you on a journey of the senses, offering different paths to step out of your routines and into your flow, where mind, body, and heart dance together. This interactive journal allows you to connect in your way. Reflect on her anecdotes and words of wisdom. Express yourself in the journaling pages. Find inspiration from her vibrant illustrations. Discover yourself in the quiet moments. This reflective companion can accompany you no matter where you are on your journey. Love is always near.

Victoria's Choice
Victoria's Choice

Author: A'mera Frieman

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-12-29

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781492263586

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In Victoria's Choice, the highly anticipated sequel to Victoria's Beginning, Victoria discovers that the decision she made on her wedding day has terrible consequences. Trapped in an abusive marriage, Victoria allows the darkness to give her comfort in her despair. She travels back to Carson, and we catch up with some of our favorite characters: Big Mama Chandra, Grandpa Ed, and her aunts, Charlotte and Mary. Temptation rears its head in the form of a lost love, but a heartbreaking loss gives Victoria the strength to finally face her parents, Clyde and Tess. Victoria begins to question Mary's visions that her child will break the line, and she becomes depressed when no such child appears. Frustrated and discouraged, Victoria finds a light in the darkness. However, has she missed her chance to “break the line”, or will she finally be able to make the right choice to find her joy?