Stories Perseverance

⚽️ Unlock the Magic of Soccer’s Greatest Legends! ⚽️ Do you dream of scoring the winning goal in the World Cup? Want to know what it takes to rise from ordinary to extraordinary? Welcome to Stories of the Legends: The Greatest Games, Moments, and Stars of Soccer History—a thrilling journey into the lives of 20 legendary players who transformed soccer into the beautiful game we know and love today. 🔥 What Makes This Book a Must-Have? Inspiring Stories: Meet the legends who turned setbacks into comebacks and obstacles into opportunities. Unforgettable Moments: Relive jaw-...

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.

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 ...

My name is Frank Moon, and I have no idea what to expect next. The Unseen are everywhere. The dead are too. Millions are gone, and I’m doing everything I can to keep my family from becoming a part of the rising death toll. We didn’t find Jill’s parents in Florida, but we’re hopeful they’re still alive and hunkered down in their cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I thought things couldn’t get any worse. Nope, once again, I’m dead wrong. When we arrive on the scene, we discover that a whole new horror awaits us. A handful of the Unseen aren’t just ravenous monsters roaming a ...

"One door closes and another one opens." We've all heard it a million times. It could be a job, a close relationship, or just a pattern that pops up more times than we can bear. The sound of a slamming door is never a pleasant one and the amount of time between a missed opportunity and the next one can seem like ages. Usually, the difference between getting another shot or remaining stuck is pure perseverance and knocking until your fingers swell. And the cold hard truth is that if you give up, another chance may not come. Have you ever wondered why some people succeed while others fail? Is...

The Canadian North is a vast and lonely land where bears roam free, fires rage unchecked, and storms blast every living thing on the tundra. When Stephan Kesting, already no stranger to pushing his own physical limits, was faced with a rare illness, he knew the only way for him to recover in both body and mind was to dig even deeper. Despite the dangers inherent in the sub-arctic, Kesting sets out on an unimaginably difficult journey.

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.

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.

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, ...

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.

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.

A Shattered Girls Revival is a deeply personal and emotional memoir of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. The book explores themes of trauma, grief, and personal growth, recounting Kailee's experiences with childhood abuse, the loss of her mother, and her journey toward reclaiming her sense of self. The chapters cover a range of emotions and coping mechanisms, from battling fear and trauma-induced fight-or-flight responses to finding solace in nature, creativity, and personal reflection. Kailee shares her struggles with triggers, self-worth, and navigating life with a missing piece of...

There are dreamers, those who are afraid to dream, and that rare individual who lives all of their dreams in one lifetime. Sissy falls into the last category. Whether traveling around the globe or settling in quiet locations in the Midwest, Sissy always finds an adventure, and if she doesn’t, adventure finds her. She never sees obstacles, only opportunities. A life well lived will be fraught with mistakes, the highs and lows of good and bad decisions, and the ultimate knowledge of winning the game. In her own words, “I don’t think our mistakes define our existence. Life is a process ...

Life was full of promise for the young Maroscher family. Gustav was a teacher; Helene was busy rearing two boys and managing their small farm. The war changed everything. While Gustav fought the Russians on the Eastern Front, Helene fled the advancing army to her sister’s house in Germany. Danger and hardship transformed Helene from a shy young mother into a lioness; she once pointed an illegal pistol at the Nazi refugee camp director to save her younger son’s life.

From a young boy in the Philippines with nothing but a dream to a self-made success in America, Amboy is the gripping true story of resilience, relentless determination, and the pursuit of a better life. Rome’s journey wasn’t easy. He didn’t speak fluent English. He had no money, no connections, and no clear path forward. What he did have was an unshakable work ethic and a belief that in America, anything was possible if you worked hard enough. This inspiring immigrant memoir follows Rome from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to his daring escape from a shipping job that took ...

Step into the world of the Vikings with "Kron's Honor" by Bjorn Wolfe, a gripping retelling of the classic Icelandic saga. This timeless tale transports you to a time of fierce warriors, epic battles, and larger-than-life heroes, where honor and glory are the only things worth fighting for. From the opening scene, you'll be drawn into the story of a fearless warrior with a troubled past, as he struggles to find his place in a world that is both brutal and beautiful. As you turn each page, you'll be swept away by the sweeping vistas of the Icelandic landscape, the richly drawn characters, ...

¡Presentamos la biografía infantil definitiva del legendario futbolista Cristiano Ronaldo! Todo niño con pasión por el fútbol sueña con ese chute perfecto, ese momento definitorio en el campo. Pero, ¿conocen la historia de uno de los mejores jugadores que el mundo haya visto jamás? Sumérgete en un relato que va más allá del deporte: trata sobre aspiración, dedicación y el viaje hacia la grandeza.

After a second advanced cancer diagnosis, Coach Mike O’Neill found himself reflecting on how his journey through life and sports had prepared him for the ultimate test and foe—cancer. In his memoir, the beloved Tennessee high school football coach shares the experiences that shaped his approach to life, love, and work. Lessons from the gridiron provided O’Neill a foundation of strength for the unforeseen battles off the field.

With a baby and a toddler, mounting debt, work demands and stress trampling over their desire to spend time together as a family in nature, Jen and Sim Benson move out of their rented accommodation, sell up their possessions and decide to live in a tent for a year as nomads around rural Britain. This is the story of that year–the highs and the lows–the doubts, epiphanies and the weather.