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Helen of Troy (original poster member #26419) posted at 12:35 AM on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
I want to read a true story of someone who had to go through very bad things and came out victorious in the end. Please no holocaust. Recent would be good too, something that will help me to feel grateful for what I have. Suggestions?
PippaPeach6 ( member #37523) posted at 8:40 PM on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
In a Heart Beat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving, by Sean and Leann Touhy. The story behind the movie The Blind Side (Michael Oher).
One Call Away, by Brenda Warner (Kurt Warner's wife). Powerful story, strong lady.
Seabiscuit, by Lauren Hillebrand. Not just about the horse, but all the people involved. One of the best non-fiction writers ever!
Us: 50ish, madhatters, married 20 odd yrs
TT: May 2009 'til June
DDay for both: June 17, 2009
Me: 2x, same person, 1991
Him: 1.5 year PA (EA?) 2007-2009
Reconciled
Honey Badger don't care. - Randall
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 3:05 AM on Thursday, February 28th, 2013
When things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron.
She's a Buddhist nun, and only a part is dedicated to her actual story (her husband cheated on her. She threw a rock at his car, then converted to Buddhism 
) but it is really inspirational and gives exercises for coping with "misfortunes and challenges"
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 6:33 PM on Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Not sure if its what you are looking for, but I found "Turning Hurts into Halos" by Robert Schuller a very inspirational read.
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
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