Stories Of Perseverance

Looking for moral stories that teach kids empathy, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence? Inspiring Short Stories for Kids is a powerful collection of 10 heartwarming tales designed to help children ages 7 to 10 build character, understand their emotions, and believe in themselves. Whether it’s courage, kindness, or self-love, each story delivers life lessons through fun, relatable adventures your child will never forget.📚 These short stories will help your child: ✅ Understand and manage their emotions ✅ Learn values like respect, empathy, and responsibility ✅ Build ...

Even if you’re an inveterate landlubber, you’ll appreciate his water-borne humility as he absorbs lessons about what not to do before embarking on his own entrepreneurial adventure. Part memoir, part business primer, part hero’s journey, Boat Boy will have you alternately shaking your head, laughing, and taking notes.

Inspire your young athlete with real stories of soccer greatness. This high-energy guide features 20 of the most legendary players from around the world—past and present—who overcame obstacles, worked hard, and reached the top through grit and determination. Designed for ages 7–13, this book turns sports fans into motivated readers and dreamers. Each chapter includes a life lesson, top 5 moments, 10 fun facts, and a quick bio Features global icons—men and women—across all positions Perfect for fans of the World Cup, youth soccer players, and PE classrooms Engaging layout keeps ...

The Glory in Your Story dives deep into the power of fearless faith in achieving success in both personal and business life. As the founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, a multi-million-dollar hair and consumer products company, Monique Rodriguez, shares the story of how her trials led to triumphs in her family and business. As she relentlessly pursued her dreams, she discovered the guiding principles that will help listeners find victory and fulfillment in pursuing their dreams.

The Resilient Heart is a collection of raw, honest, and soul-stirring stories written by everyday people who found strength not in perfection, but in presence. These 24 contributors have lived through heartbreak, illness, grief, trauma, and loss—and each one emerged transformed. This book isn’t about fixing or rising above life’s pain. It’s about living through it, honoring it, and finding meaning inside of it. Each chapter reflects a powerful turning point when a heart broke open—and let the light in. Whether you’re navigating your own season of healing, seeking comfort in ...

The perfect touchdown for young football fans: Bring to life the thrills, challenges, and triumphs of football, even if they are a beginner or a rising star in the game! Have you been on the hunt for a book that encourages your child's love for football and merges it with valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and dedication? Your quest ends here. Filled with gripping tales of triumph, teamwork, and heart, "The Most Amazing Football Stories for Kids" aims to ignite a lifelong passion in young readers for football while teaching crucial values. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old ...

There are many books about overcoming obstacles, but this quintessential story of victory over limitations is unique. How many doctors have cerebral palsy? Not many. Yet this disability was part of the Great Physician's plan for Tyler Sexton. Because of it, Tyler has become a role model for others facing adversity, including his patients. He has also become a humble healer who uses his heart and faith along with his intellect and training to help kids and give them hope.

Welcome Home is a story about the final years of the Vietnam War and its impact on American servicemen and the South Vietnamese who lived through it. Josh Harding is a gunner’s mate on a strike assault boat in a little-known operation in the Mekong Delta, setting up ambushes to interdict the North Vietnamese army’s infiltration into South Vietnam. His experiences during this pivotal time reveal many obscure and forgotten events that set the stage for South Vietnam’s defeat. Little did he know that the most profound events from the war would arrive after he returned home.

Coming into marriage with high hopes, Shawna faced a cascade of devastating events: divorce, remarriage, infidelity, and emotional neglect in a neurodiverse marriage. With few options left for healing and recovery she remained determined for more. In this authentic account of a wife who is given God's grace far beyond her own strength, the listener can follow Shawna as she loves, weeps, pleads and grieves, and ceaselessly fights for something she believes is possible.

Black History Comes Alive with True Stories of Real Black Heroes Kids Will Never Forget. Perfect for Home, Classrooms, and Young Dreamers Everywhere! This motivational book is packed with 35 true inspiring stories about young Black boys who showed strength, courage, and determination. Whether it’s about standing up for what’s right or overcoming tough odds, each story gives kids role models they can relate to, and learn from. Perfect for parents searching for black history books for kids, this collection highlights real Black boys who made a difference, solved problems, and didn’t ...

The perfect three-pointer for young basketball enthusiasts: Bring to life the thrills, challenges, and triumphs of basketball, even if they are a beginner or a rising star in the game! Have you been on the hunt for a book that encourages your child's love for basketball and merges it with valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and dedication? Your quest ends here. Filled with gripping tales of triumph, teamwork, and heart, "The Most Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids" aims to ignite a lifelong passion in young readers for basketball while teaching crucial values. Perfect for ...

In 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to travel to Turkey, the largest unevangelized country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though hesitant because of the daunting and dangerous task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, believed this was God's plan for them. What followed was a string of threats and attacks, but also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk.

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

At the age of 55, record-breaking ultrarunner Mimi Anderson embarked on her most ambitious adventure yet. She wanted to become the fastest woman in history to run across America from Los Angeles to New York. For 40 days, the determined mother of three pushed herself on and on for more than 2,000 miles across the vast continent, despite the onset of severe pain, until she was forced to make a crushing decision: carry on and risk never being able to run again, or give up on her all-time goal.

Claire and Philippe's escape plan hangs in the balance as they flee from the dangers of Nazi-occupied Paris. With each step they take, the threat of being caught looms larger, and the consequences of being discovered could be fatal. As they journey towards their new home, they encounter new challenges and obstacles that threaten to derail their plan. With the stakes higher than ever before, they must rely on their wits and the trust of their young companion to stay ahead of the enemy. But even as they strive towards a better life, they cannot shake the trauma of what they have left behind. ...

As they navigate their new role as parents in the midst of war, Claire and Philippe must face difficult decisions and dangerous situations to protect the child in their care. But when a chance encounter with a member of the Resistance opens their eyes to the true horrors of the Nazi occupation, they are forced to reevaluate their priorities and decide whether to risk everything for the greater good. Meanwhile, in the present day, their granddaughter, Anna, uncovers a family secret that will change everything she thought she knew about her grandparents and their experiences during the war. ...

The harrowing story of five men who were sent into a dark, airless, miles-long tunnel, hundreds of feet below the ocean, to do a nearly impossible job - with deadly results.

For over 60 years, Charlie P. Meo kept records and journals of his life. From the streets of downtown Johnstown to the suburbs of Phoenix, he has recorded his journey as a Sicilian-American in this country. Starting all the way back in the 1800's, this book covers the life and history of Charlie P. Meo and his family line. Although this is not an official "Meo Family History," it covers tons of ground and stories from the American Meo line. The Meo story starts on the beautiful island of Sicily and ends in the warm desert of Arizona. Through immigration, trials, persecution, perseverance, ...

In the heart-pounding finale to the series, Claire and Philippe are faced with their biggest challenge yet. With Claire imprisoned and at the mercy of the Nazis, Philippe must step up to protect their son, Jean. But as they both struggle with the weight of their past decisions, they must now face the harsh reality of their future. Claire's escape from prison reunites her with Adeline, and together they plan their next move. But with danger at every turn, they must navigate a treacherous path to join the resistance and fight for the freedom of France. Meanwhile, Philippe must confront his ...

According to educators, kids are more likely to engage with materials they can relate to, with stories that feature real-life heroes having the power to captivate young minds and instill values that last a lifetime. And that’s where this book comes in…