Book
American spirit : profiles in resilience, courage, and faith / Taya Kyle and Jim DeFelice.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062683717
- ISBN: 0062683713
- Physical Description: xi, 348 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019]
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction Hoping. The pioneer spirit lives on -- Growing a future. Our kids as the future ; Trick, treat, triumph: Nick Blair ; When life gave him cancer, he made lemonade: Ulises ; Toward a sweetish cure: Alex's Lemonade Stand ; The "Sweet Feet" Girls: Caressa and Marlee ; Everyone deserves a family: Jim and Lori Word ; Not abandoned: dream makers ; Getting them there. Movers and shakers ; Soaring for others: Angel Flight West ; Bound for glory-and service: Brandon Gosselin ; The easy way kills you: Micah Fink ; High risk, higher reward: GearUp -- To help others. Being different ; Getting past barriers: Jesse Saperstein ; The Blind Bikers of Central Park: InTandem ; You belong here: Brian Blackwell ; Flipping the pig: Amanda Kloo ; Called to be a hero: Mona Ratelle -- Moving past grief. Beyond our burdens ; Finding meaning in loss: Lorraine Ash ; Don't be inspired; be exceptional: Barbara Allen ; Helping families recover: Erin's House -- A roof over their heads. Giving shelter ; Little houses, big hearts: Safe Haven ; Get up, suit up, show up: Solutions for Change ; He's so fly: Melanie and Marcus Luttrell -- Giving back. What do we owe? ; Partying for hope: Jay and Amy Novacek ; MVP at Giving Dysphagia: Randall Telfer ; Tie one on for a cause: Dhani Jones ; Bad-ass with a heart of gold: Jesse James ; Summer song: Zac Brown and Camp Southern Ground ; Junking for joy: Amie and Jolie Sikes -- Honor, memory, and angels. Precious resources ; Honor and heal: Veterans Memorial Museum ; Perseverance and remembrance: Kim Roller and the Indy ; For kids and country: Angels of America's Fallen ; Mr. Perseverance: David Goggins -- Belief. Matters of faith ; Lead with love: The Collins Family ; Out of the fire: Mel and Brian Birdwell -- Spirit's wings. Without boundaries ; Into Satan's lair: The Exodus road ; Pioneer abroad: Leslie Schweitzer -- CKFF. My motto and goal: do more. |
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| Subject: | United States > Biography. Self-actualization (Psychology) > Case studies. Conduct of life > Case studies. Courage > Case studies. Resilience (Personality trait) > Case studies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 155.24 K99a 2019 (Text) | 33126024633657 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents an inspiring collection of stories of Americans who have persevered over adversity and built extraordinary lives after loss, hardship, and setbacks, showcasing the resilience of the American spirit. - Baker & Taylor
The best-selling author of American Wife and widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle presents an inspiring collection of stories from history and the author's personal life that showcase the resilience of the American spirit. 250,000 first printing. - HARPERCOLL
The "American Sniper" legacy continues: Taya Kyle celebrates the American Spirit in her inspiring new book
Life leads us through difficult terrain. But what happens if you use challenge as an opportunity to discover your PURPOSE? These Americans did and are changing the world.
After losing her husband, "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, bestselling author Taya Kyle entered a period of deep grief. And yet the experience served as a catalyst for profound growth. Taya found her own reserve of strength with the help of the generous love and support of family and friends—and also many strangers across America, who selflessly shared their own stories of suffering, survival, and triumph. Inspired by her experience, Taya discovered her calling: spreading a message of how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities.
Working with trusted collaborator Jim DeFelice (coauthor of American Sniper and American Wife), Taya tells her own story, as well as those of other Americans who have built extraordinary lives after traveling down life’s most difficult roads—through loss, illness, all manner of setback. They embody the “American spirit” of resilience, faith, togetherness that has built the nation.
American Spirit profiles more than 30 individuals, young and old, rich and not-so-rich, famous and unknown, who have overcome hardship and done extraordinary things for their communities and for the nation at large. The 9/11 survivor, badly burned over 60% of his body, who asked himself What debt do I owe to God? And to my fellow human beings? What am I supposed to do with this miracle of survival? The man with the hole in his heart who runs ultramarathons. The young cancer victim whose lemonade stand inspired a revolutionary new model for fighting cancer. The blind cyclist; the pastor who became an undercover investigator, and more.
In the end, these stories teach us how to find purpose and heal the world, no matter the difficulty. “Every action, big or small,” Taya writes, “has the potential to spark someone else’s movement.”
- HARPERCOLL
The "American Sniper" legacy continues: Taya Kyle celebrates the American Spirit in her inspiring new book
Life leads us through difficult terrain. But what happens if you use challenge as an opportunity to discover your PURPOSE? These Americans did and are changing the world.
After losing her husband, "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, bestselling author Taya Kyle entered a period of deep grief. And yet the experience served as a catalyst for profound growth. Taya found her own reserve of strength with the help of the generous love and support of family and friends'and also many strangers across America, who selflessly shared their own stories of suffering, survival, and triumph. Inspired by her experience, Taya discovered her calling: spreading a message of how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities.
Working with trusted collaborator Jim DeFelice (coauthor of American Sniper and American Wife), Taya tells her own story, as well as those of other Americans who have built extraordinary lives after traveling down life's most difficult roads'through loss, illness, all manner of setback. They embody the 'American spirit' of resilience, faith, togetherness that has built the nation.
American Spirit profiles more than 30 individuals, young and old, rich and not-so-rich, famous and unknown, who have overcome hardship and done extraordinary things for their communities and for the nation at large. The 9/11 survivor, badly burned over 60% of his body, who asked himself What debt do I owe to God? And to my fellow human beings? What am I supposed to do with this miracle of survival? The man with the hole in his heart who runs ultramarathons. The young cancer victim whose lemonade stand inspired a revolutionary new model for fighting cancer. The blind cyclist; the pastor who became an undercover investigator, and more.
In the end, these stories teach us how to find purpose and heal the world, no matter the difficulty. "Every action, big or small," Taya writes, 'has the potential to spark someone else's movement."