Showing results for "Resilience" in Literature & Fiction

Britain buckles under a Luftwaffe Blitz, but its population does not break. After Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Brin accompanies Winston Churchill across the Atlantic for historic meetings with President Roosevelt.

In this episode, we unpack the truth that purpose isn’t just a “big dream”—it’s the reason behind your story, your gifts, your desires, and even your battles. Drawing from Identifying Your Purpose, we explore how life’s setbacks can become signposts, not stop signs. You’ll learn how to recognize the clues that point to your calling, how to stop shrinking your value because of rejection or delay, and how to build resilience through discipline, self-awareness, and faith. We also challenge the pressure to “have it all figured out,” and instead focus on steady growth: taking the ...

Based on the life of author G. L. Gooding's mother, Velma Steele, The Road to Resilience continues the saga first introduced in Where Courage Began. There, the audience met five-year-old Velma, her young siblings, and her suddenly widowed mother Alice. Now, it's Christmas Day 1924, and young Velma is still breathless from the dramatic events of the previous night. She remembers with joy participating along with many of her community in rallying around an isolated family in a moment of great need.

Discover the brand-new heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now! 'Emotional and authentic' KATE THOMPSON 'Saga fans are in for a treat!' VICKI BEEBY 'Hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON 'Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite'...

The only domestic bible you'll need. There is nothing more satisfying than a beautifully organised home! say the #homeinspo influencers. In an era of decluttering gurus, cleaning bloggers and aspirational pantries, Kerri Sackville has studied the evidence and declared, 'Nah, way too much trouble...

'Love, passion, drama, violence, menace and peril, and characters you fall in love with!’ – Santa Montefiore, author of Shadows in the Moonlight The mystery of St Kilda's residents are all revealed in the epic conclusion to Karen Swan's historical series set in Scotland. Jayne Ferguson has...

Embark on a transformative journey of self-awareness with Sagar Constantin, a renowned international speaker and best-selling author. Delve into empowering lectures and interviews that provide actionable tools and insights to navigate life's transitions, boost motivation, and foster personal growth.Tune in to gain expert knowledge on leadership, positive psychology, high-performance teams, and more. Join us as we explore how to thrive amidst change, cultivate resilience, and unlock your full potential.🔗 Explore Sagar Constantin's empowering insights on self-development at ...

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With...

1911, on a winter's night in arid New South Wales wool country, mounted trooper Augustus Hawkins discovers the bodies of three young people. They are scions of the richest family in the district, savagely murdered on a road that Hawkins should have been patrolling, had he not been busy bedding the local schoolteacher.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sweeping, dazzling dual-timeline novel centering on two unforgettable women—and their inextricable link to each other decades apart. Ukraine, 1944 As the world around her is ripped apart by war and infiltrated by Nazi soldiers, Savka Ivanets works as a...

Tucker’s heart was broken, stomped on, chewed up, and spit back out. But that was five years ago. He’s had time and space to come to terms with being left behind, to heal his heart. It’s helped that June has stayed away from Arcadia Creek—except now she’s back. She says she's here to stay. But old wounds don't heal as smoothly the second time. And Tucker isn't about to trust her again—no matter how hard she tries.

Berlin, 1933. Leah and Magda have been inseparable for as long as they can remember, and one beautiful summer’s day in their courtyard, they vow nothing will ever come between their friendship. But Leah could never have predicted the darkness looming just around the corner… As Hitler comes to power and the Nazi Party gain even more influence, Magda proudly tells Leah she has decided to join the Hitler Youth. Leah’s blood runs cold before she begs Magda to change her mind—because Leah is Jewish.

The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives. Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychology and healing who've studied resilience.Over the past 7 years Lisa has taught writers how to write ...

Welcome to "Kim Talks Resilience," the podcast that brings you inspiring stories and valuable insights from female founders, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Join your host, Kim Hayden, as she tackles the challenges women face in business and explores their stories of resilience. Through candid conversations, Kim and her guests share personal journeys, strategies for success, and the transition from corporate to entrepreneur life.Kim Hayden, a resident of Calgary, Alberta, with roots in Wichita, Kansas, is the driving force behind this empowering podcast. With a deep belief in integrity ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Afghanistan, 2007. Carl meets Sarah, a nurse, at Camp Bastion and they feel an instant connection. But she’s the girlfriend of his fellow soldier, Danny, so he pledges to keep his distance. Finally back in England, Carl vows to never forget those who didn't make it...

Eva Montgomery is at the peak of her career when she is viciously attacked by a stalker. While still traumatised by the event she makes the biggest mistake of her life - one she can never turn back from. Sixteen years later, Eva has managed to rebuild her life in a way that seemed impossible...

Laissez-vous surprendre par la force délicate des bulles de savon. Certains choix nous définissent à tout jamais, celui-ci en fait partie. À partir d'aujourd'hui, je peux bien écrire la neuvième symphonie, sauver le monde d'une troisième guerre mondiale ou inventer le vaccin contre le Sida, on ne retiendra de moi que cet acte innommable : j'ai abandonné mon bébé, toi, mon minuscule amour aux joues si douces. Puisses-tu un jour me pardonner. Un roman lumineux et bouleversant, porté par une plume éblouissante de sincérité !

Ce matin-là, sur la table de la cuisine, Mona découvre une lettre que lui a laissée l'homme dont elle partage la vie depuis plus de 30 ans. Il lui annonce qu'il part. Que faire quand tout s'effondre brusquement ? Privée de son futur, submergée par le sentiment d'avoir échoué, Mona fait un pas de côté. Elle s'échappe à son tour, et son voyage la mène entre la terre et l'eau : à la lisière des vagues.

Fifty-five Ways to Survive offers a bilingual collection of graphic poetry tracing a journey from despair to resilience and spiritual connection. Queer artist Laurier Tiernan blends ethereal insights with human experiences, creating a deeply personal exploration of resilience.

We’re in sun-soaked Santa Monica. Deirdre helps LA’s poorest and her husband Dave pursues world domination with tech. Their neighbors strive to live in harmony with nature. Each is caught in their own world, grappling with personal demons—until fate strikes. Forced to confront the unthinkable, they must transcend their isolated realities and face it together. The Neighbor is a timeless journey of reluctant heroes facing extraordinary reckonings, discovering purpose in one another. A psychological exploration of what it takes to unite a neighborhood and forge a new kind of climate ...