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Overcoming the Odds

Author : Emmy E. Werner
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501711997
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Overcoming the Odds written by Emmy E. Werner and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcoming the Odds looks closely at the lives of an ethnically diverse group of 505 men and women who were born in 1955 on the Hawaiian island of Kauai and who have been monitored from the prenatal period through early adulthood by psychologists, pediatricians, public health professionals, and social workers. Werner and Smith trace the impact of a variety of biological and psycho-social risk factors and stressful events on the development of these individuals, most of whose parents did not graduate from high school and worked as semiskilled or unskilled laborers. Incorporating vivid case study accounts with statistical analysis, the authors focus on both the vulnerability and the resilience of those who overcame great odds to grow into competent and caring adults. They trace the recovery process through which most of the troubled adolescents in the cohort—those with histories of delinquency, teenage pregnancy, and mental health problems—emerged with improved prospects in their twenties and early thirties. Identifying both the self-righting tendencies that enable high risk children later to adapt successfully to work, marriage, and parenthood, and the conditions under which professional and volunteer care is most beneficial, Werner and Smith offer concrete suggestions for effective intervention policies.

Jerome Kersey

Author : Kerry Eggers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781736898932
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (989 download)

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Download or read book Jerome Kersey written by Kerry Eggers and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerome Kersey was born in Clarksville, Virginia, which is a small rural community in southside Virginia, and he attended public schools in Mecklenburg County. The thought of playing in the NBA was indeed a dream, requiring a belief beyond the reality of his youth. He became a scholarship athlete at Longwood University, which was just becoming accustomed to "men on campus" for a school that was always known as a state teacher's college. The combination of athletic maturity, great mentors and coaches and a few good breaks provided Jerome Kersey the means of "Overcoming the Odds" to have a legendary career in the NBA. This book shares his story.

Unfavorable Odds

Author : Kim Hamilton Anthony
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1615664955
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book Unfavorable Odds written by Kim Hamilton Anthony and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kim Hamilton rose to fame, she was anything but a typical world-class gymnast. She wasn't white, she didn't come from a middle-class family, and she was tall for a gymnast. But facing those obstacles was nothing compared To The challenges she faced at home. There, she tumbled in a secret world filled with drugs, violence, and financial strain. She met Unfavorable Odds but found hope by persevering through the pain. Here, Kim shares the techniques she learned to catapult herself from the past into the purpose God intended for her life.

Overwhelming Odds

Author : Susan O'Leary
Publisher : IFP Enterprises, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781594574443
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Overwhelming Odds written by Susan O'Leary and published by IFP Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan O'Leary recounts the miraculous and triumphant fight of her then 9-year-old son to survive and recover from a devastating burn covering 98% of his body. The book unveils a truth of universal importance, namely, by helping others in need we canbecome their miracles.

Overcoming Insurmountable Odds

Author : Roger L. Bilbrey
Publisher : Roger L, Bilbrey
ISBN 13 : 9781733201803
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Insurmountable Odds written by Roger L. Bilbrey and published by Roger L, Bilbrey. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In life we all face what appears to be insurmountable odds. There have been many people who have overcome their insurmountable odds but you can't. In this book, you will see that you too can overcome whatever life has dealt you. You will read of many people, with many types of backgrounds and situations that had issues that they were told would never be overcome. People thought that these people would never achieve their goals, but they refused to believe the reports of others and fought to eventually reach what appeared to be insurmountable to them. After reading their stories, you will find you have no excuse to accomplish all you want to do in life. This book will be a constant reminder, "You can do all you set your mind to do"!

Believe It

Author : Nick Foles
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1496436490
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book Believe It written by Nick Foles and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2018 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the man who was on the verge of retiring just two seasons earlier stay optimistic and rally the Philadelphia Eagles to an astounding Super Bowl win? Here Foles discusses the obstacles that threatened to hold him back, his rediscovery of his love for the game, and the faith that grounded him through it all.

How to Rally

Author : Richard Ader
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1637630301
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (376 download)

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Download or read book How to Rally written by Richard Ader and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter what you are trying to overcome, How to Rally can serve as a master class in harnessing what you need to build back your life. Richard Ader was looking straight at death. But he refused to let it take him. It was March 2019 and he was in the recovery room after an ablation procedure on his heart. His doctor told him that it was a success. But the next thing he remembers, it was two days later and he woke up thinking he was dead. His heart had stopped, he had been put into a medically induced coma, and doctors had told his family to prepare for his demise. They all thought it was the end. But in many ways, it turned out to be just the beginning. In How to Rally, Ader details his remarkable recovery, from being unable to stand on his own to returning to play tennis, the sport he has loved for decades, to running his business, U.S. Realty Advisors, the industry-leading corporate real estate firm he built from scratch more than 30 years ago, and to enjoying life with Pam, his wife of more than 56 years. Through eight lessons drawn from decades of experience overcoming obstacles and beating the odds, Ader will inspire readers to develop a careful, reasoned understanding of risk and reward, set bold-but-realistic goals, take decisive action, care about the people around them, and invest time and energy with an eye toward the future. The skills that served Ader well in real estate and in life turned out to be remarkably similar to what he needed for a successful recovery from major illness. No matter what you are trying to overcome, How to Rally can serve as a master class in harnessing what you need to build back your life.

Beating the Odds

Author : Thomas Hightower
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733756211
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (562 download)

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Download or read book Beating the Odds written by Thomas Hightower and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story of a kid from a small town in Connecticut, bi racial, without his biological father, and becoming the first person from his family to achieve a four-year degree. In addition to that earning a full scholarship in track and cross country at a division one university after many told him it wasn't possible. Through trial and tribulations, he became an executive of a multi-billion-dollar media company and fulfilling his every dream financially. Before losing everything, he worked hard for he found the presence of Jesus Christ and was stripped of all of his material positions plus his wife and family. Beating the Odds represents every human on the planet chasing a dream, fulfilling a dream, and losing it all. Whether you are struck with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or even lost on your journey, understand one thing, God's love is real. Follow the author on his amazing journey finding Jesus.

Sidelined

Author : Chuck Pagano
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 031034106X
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Sidelined written by Chuck Pagano and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chuck Pagano, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has become one of the most inspiring, intriguing personalities in the game of football. Only three games into his rookie season in 2012, Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia, sidelined by the side effects chemotherapy and months of recovery. Undeterred, Pagano didn’t let the confines of his hospital bed keep him from coaching: texts, calls, and emails kept him in constant contact with players, staff, and assistants. Motivated to be just as strong and determined as their ailing coach the team started winning game after game, compiling an impressive 11-5 record. The players weren’t the only ones touched by Pagano’s hope and strength of character. Inspired by the tenacity and toughness of their beloved coach, a newcomer to town, thousands of fans united to form Chuckstrong, a movement that soon raised millions to help beat cancer. Pagano, fueled by his faith, his family, and his love of football, returned to lead the Colts to another winning season and the divisional playoffs in 2013. With Pagano’s practical lessons on living, loving, and leading, Sidelined, which includes an 8-page color photo section, inspires us all to stay in the game and never accept defeat.

Reading Disabilities

Author : Howard Margolis
Publisher : Reading2008 & Beyond Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780615279008
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Reading Disabilities written by Howard Margolis and published by Reading2008 & Beyond Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Disabilities: Beating the Odds answers two critical questions. Does my child have a reading disability? If so, how can I get the services my child needs? Beating the Odds helps parents to identify different kinds of reading disabilities, to evaluate the quality of their child's reading program, to resolve conflicts with the school without sacrificing their child's needs, to monitor the effectiveness of their child's program, and to use federal and state laws to ensure that the school meets their child's needs. The book explains a complex subject in clear, practical terms. Written by two authorities on learning disabilities, it gives parents the knowledge and strategies they need to help their child overcome reading disabilities.

Against the Odds

Author : Elizabeth Moon
Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1625672322
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Against the Odds written by Elizabeth Moon and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The galactic order has been shattered, and amidst the chaos heroes will rise...and fall—as Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Moon brings her stellar Familias Regnant saga to a spectacular conclusion. Across Regnant space, the fight to put down the mutinous factions of the Fleet continues. Though the initial assaults have been contained, the mutineers are still at large. And the dangerous seditious elements are not limited to the military alone. Within the Familias, the aged leaders of the great septs continue to hoard the mysterious rejuvenation drugs that may allow them to rule forever. And that is something that the ambitious younger generations of the ruling families can no longer abide... Heroic Fleet loyalist Esmay Suiza has been coldly ousted from the service after her elopement to Barin Serrano is discovered and her religious status comes under suspicion. But she’s not about to back down from her sworn duty, and races to confront the members of the Grand Council—one of whom owes her a great service... But unbeknownst to anyone, a powerful leader in the ranks of the Fleet has already turned against them, and their common enemy is determined to destroy the Familias Regnant in a final conflagration... "SF readers will delight in the twisting, thorny adventure in the compelling continuation to this popular series."-- Publishers Weekly "Fans of David Weber's “Honor Harrington” series will appreciate Moon's space opera of high politics and military adventure."—Library Journal "A fun fast-paced mix of space and soap opera.”—Locus "A triumphant coda."—Booklist

Bo Jackson

Author : Jon Kramer
Publisher : Raintree
ISBN 13 : 9780817241230
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Bo Jackson written by Jon Kramer and published by Raintree. This book was released on 1996 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the football player with the Los Angeles Raiders who devoted himself to baseball after a serious injury ended his football career.

Against the Odds

Author : Lucy Maud Montgomery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Against the Odds written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The common thread among the 18 stories in Against the Odds is the way people can resourcefully overcome obstacles to realize their ambitions and dreams. The “odds” are varied in these skillfully written tales. An obstacle to one’s success or happiness may lie in one’s own character or the prejudice of someone else. A potential employer may cast a suspicious eye on an individual’s background. A guardian seems reluctant to sponsor any further education for his charge. Other characters here are looking as much for increased self-respect as financial reward or better training. Set in locales as varied as Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island, the stories of Against the Odds are peopled with orphans, teachers, actors, struggling single-parent families, intransigent relatives. It’s a world, though distant from our own, where Montgomery’s characters have problems similar to ours, and their methods of solving them are not very different from what we would try.

Running Against The Odds

Author : Desmond Dunham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781636764870
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book Running Against The Odds written by Desmond Dunham and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life took Desmond "Coach Dez" Dunham down an unpaved path toward both manhood and coaching, testing his spirit, humility, and purpose. Now a nationally recognized high school coach, Running Against The Odds chronicles Dunham's journey to finding his passion within youth sports, culminating at the 2007 Penn Relays - one of the most defining moments of his illustrious running career. In this impassioned coming-of-age memoir, Dunham recounts his turbulent childhood, filled with challenges in economically-distressed Gary, Indiana. Despite constant rejection and disappointment from a distant, alcoholic father, Dunham persevered, attended Howard University, and found his passion on the track with key support along the way. From humble beginnings with the odds stacked against him, Dunham's story shows that underdogs prevail.

The Bravest Guy

Author : Harry E. Wedewer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781539098874
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book The Bravest Guy written by Harry E. Wedewer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a U.S. Army infantryman in World War II, Don Wedewer was twice wounded in four days. On both occasions, he was left for dead. Now he was a double amputee and blind with seemingly no hope for the future. Yet through extraordinary determination and persistence, this highly decorated combat veteran overcame seemingly impossible odds to become a state and national leader in providing opportunities for those with visions loss. This is Don Wedewer's story. For more information visit www.bravestguy.com

Overcoming Impossible Odds: The Steve Bottrill Story

Author : Steve Bottrill
Publisher : Believe Achieve Inspire
ISBN 13 : 9781989346068
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Impossible Odds: The Steve Bottrill Story written by Steve Bottrill and published by Believe Achieve Inspire. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A horrific accident almost tragically ended my life. Read about how I defied the odds and overcame certain death and disability to do the extraordinary. Read how I went from a coma to become an inspiration, from not being able to walk to sprinting against a national track runner, not having the ability to read or write to teaching advanced math and writing essays. That fateful, devastating accident changed my life forever. They said there was no hope for my survival. Medical professionals prepared my parents and fiancé for my imminent death; it was just a matter of time. If I did somehow survive, I would never be the same with the massive brain damage I had sustained. I would likely not remember anyone. I would never walk again or talk again or be independent ever again. I would most likely be connected to medical machines my entire life. My real life story will give you new hope and encouragement. Let me inspire you to be the best you can be.

Nelson Beats The Odds

Author : Ronnie Nelson Sidney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998601106
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Nelson Beats The Odds written by Ronnie Nelson Sidney and published by . This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nelson Beats the Odds: Compendium One gives readers a chance to experience Nelson Beats the Odds and Tameka's New Dress in one thrilling graphic novel. The compendium presents real tips for real life situations and is a great addition to library shelves. Nelson Beats the Odds features Nelson, a young man who used to think school was all about playing and talking with his friends. When Nelson learns that he's been diagnosed as having a learning disability and ADHD, he is placed in special education and separated from his friends. Out of fear of being ridiculed and teased by classmates, Nelson attempts to keep his disability and struggles with learning a secret. With the encouragement of his parents and assistance from Mrs. T., his special education teacher, Nelson succeeds academically and reaches his full potential. Tameka's New Dress presents sensitive issues, including childhood trauma, parental substance abuse, kinship care, and bullying in a way that's gentle and suitable for children of all ages. In Tameka's New Dress, a gifted middle school student faces the challenges and fears of being the new kid at school while dealing with the harsh reality of living in an abusive home. Throughout the short story, Tameka receives the encouragement she needs from her caregiver and other adults in the community to fight off the school's bully without using violence.