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Christopher Reeve, the iconic actor who brought Superman to life on the big screen, is remembered not only for his remarkable career but also for his unwavering spirit and tireless advocacy following a life-altering accident. This audio biography chronicles Reeve's journey from a talented performer to a real-life hero, showcasing his determination to overcome adversity and his dedication to improving the lives of others affected by spinal cord injuries.

Pese a protagonizar roles de cierta importancia en filmes donde compartió escenarios con grandes estrellas de la pantalla grande como Anthony Hopkins, el nombre de Cristopher Reeve quedaría grabado en la memoria de aquellos que contemplaron absortos su interpretación del Hombre de acero, Superman. Mas no sólo tendría un papel de superhéroe en la pantalla grande, sino también en la vida real, donde prestó su apoyo íntegro a obras y movimientos sociales.

Actors Christopher Reeve and Martin Donovan on this edition of Fresh Air. A 1995 horseback riding accident left Christopher Reeve paralyzed from the neck down. Recently, with intensive physical therapy, Reeve announced that he has regained motion and feeling in his fingers and in other parts of his body. This is incredible news to scientists, who assumed he would never move again. Reeve was totally paralyzed for five years. Then, one morning two years ago, he found he could move one finger.

Oft geschieht Liebe... unvorhersehbar. Barlow Campbell ist nicht auf den Mund gefallen, finanziell unabhängig und zielstrebig - jedenfalls beruflich. Was ihr Privatleben, insbesondere Männer, betrifft, kann sie keinerlei Erfahrungen vorweisen. Wer will schon mit einem Mädchen ausgehen, das nur in der Bibliothek sitzt und lernt? Niemand, um genau zu sein. Wünscht sie sich die ganz große Liebe? Ja! Wünscht sie sich, mit ihrem Traumprinzen in den Sonnenuntergang zu reiten? Unbedingt! Würde Barlow das jemals laut zugeben? Niemals.

At the 1984 Olympics, the United States rowing team—for the first time in nearly 30 years—had a serious chance to win an Olympic medal in the single sculls. Four genuine challengers emerged for the opportunity to represent the U.S. They competed fiercely in a sport that held no promise of financial reward. What drove these men to endure a physical pain known to no other sport?

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