Résultats pour "Fearless" dans Biographies et mémoires

Go deep into SEAL Team SIX, straight to the heart of one of its most legendary operators. When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan—but he was ready. In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen...

Louise Minchin went from presenting BBC Breakfast to competing for the GB Triathlon Team. Driven to bring more attention to female stories, she embarks on adventures with trailblazing women who are breaking down barriers, smashing records and challenging stereotypes in the world of sports and endurance. Join Louise on a roller coaster of highs and lows in this celebration of courageous women and a moving reminder of the power of the female spirit.

"Fearless" is a roller-coaster ride of near-death experiences and humorous exploits as Alison Monda backpacks the Pacific Crest Trail and Te Araroa, stares down grizzlies and sharks, engages in a sword fight at her wedding, and survives a cyclone in a skirt. This captivating memoir is your prescription for celebrating mistakes, pushing limits, and feeling comfortable in your own skin—because wearing someone else's will land you in prison, and Monda cares about her listeners. Her vivid storytelling captures the essence of her adventures, making listeners laugh and gasp in equal measure.

On the 14th of August 1941, a Polish monk named Maximilian Maria Kolbe was murdered in Auschwitz. Kolbe's life had been remarkable. Fiercely intelligent and driven, he founded a movement of Catholicism and spent several years in Nagasaki, ministering to the 'hidden Christians' who had emerged after centuries of oppression. A Polish nationalist as well as a monk, he gave sanctuary to fleeing refugees and his death was no less remarkable: he volunteered to die, saving the life of a fellow prisoner. It was an act that profoundly transformed the lives of two Japanese men.

In this heartfelt and empowering autobiography, Dr Sonal Bajpai takes listeners on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and perseverance. Left alone at 29, amidst personal and professional upheaval, she faced rejection, isolation, and overwhelming challenges. But instead of giving up, she chose to rise, transforming pain into strength and obstacles into stepping stones toward their dreams.

Ex-policier au SPVM, Denis Côté a été au cœur de l’action durant plus de 30 ans. C’est lui qui a neutralisé l’auteur de la tuerie au collège Dawson. C’est également lui qui a sauvé in extremis la vie d’une femme qui voulait s’immoler par le feu devant les bureaux de TVA. Son objectif, toujours : protéger la vie. Fidèle avant tout à son instinct et à son sens du devoir, l’agent Côté n’était toutefois pas connu comme le policier modèle.

Shareholder activist Wilma Soss rocketed to fame in the 1950s fighting for the rights of the individual investor. But over the years, her legacy was almost forgotten. Based on archival documents, this is the true story of how a disparate group of activist investors—from a PR star to a Holocaust survivor--found each other and became the advocates Fortune 500 management loved to hate.

In the spirit of the bestseller Fly Girls comes the definitive and compelling true story of Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to receive a pilot's license. In the early twentieth century, headlines declared that "the era of women has dawned." Against this changing historical backdrop...

How do you find hope when all is lost? How do you find strength when you feel broken? How do you find your voice when you feel worthless and scared? In Jelena Dokic's first bestselling book, Unbreakable, the former world No. 4 revealed her incredible survival story; how she overcame adversity...

“It was so obvious she had something. You know, she was 13, and she had that sparkle. So much sparkle dust around her,” - Renee Bell, head of A&R at RCA Records Meet Taylor, 2003. She's a teen who came to Nashville with blisters on her fingers from learning to play a 12-string guitar. In...

Fearless and Connected: The Human Experience by Targol Pooler is an inspiring journey through life’s challenges and triumphs, narrated with heartfelt authenticity by the author. In this captivating audiobook, listeners are invited to join an introspective voyage, following one person’s transformative path as they discover inner strength and invaluable resources for healing and growth. Pooler’s narrative explores resilience, vulnerability, and the power of human connection, offering insights and tools that foster fulfillment and purpose.

'The story of my cricketing life flows like a Hitchcock thriller: a little twist here, another there...' An iconic figure in the world of cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, Mohinder Amarnath started his career as a batsman who was found suspect against short-pitched fast bowling and finished it as...

This book is a personal narrative chronicling the author's journey through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Throughout the narrative, the author emphasizes the importance of intentionality in selecting medical providers, self-advocacy, stress management, and maintaining open communication in relationships. Reflections on lessons learned underscore reliance on faith and God's support throughout the journey.

Laugh-out-loud one minute, hauntingly eloquent the next. Equal parts witty and inspiring, this mix of stories, autobiography, and leadership/life advice within this book challenges traditional notions of success. The author, Dr. Irfan Ali, is a physician, CEO of several healthcare companies, the founder of a nonprofit focused on homelessness, and an artist and photographer. He draws on the full range of his background, including an immigrant experience that bridges East and West as he shares examples of failures that become milestone lessons.

Coerced by her boss and fellow rivers guides, Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve. If she can survive twelve days on the remote jungle rivers, then she must scale Africa’s tallest mountain. After twenty-eight years of a safe and predictable life, Brenda is terrified of what awaits her in these dangerous wildernesses.

Fearless Women tells the story of women who dared to take destiny into their own hands. They were feminists and antifeminists, activists and homemakers, victims of abuse and pathbreaking professionals. Inspired by the nation's ideals and fueled by an unshakeable sense of right and wrong, they wouldn't take no for an answer. In time, they carried the country with them. Elizabeth Cobbs gives voice to fearless women on both sides of the aisle, most of whom considered themselves patriots.

Fearless Over Failure is an autobiography about the life of Jaime Moyer from birth up until present day, 32 years of age. This book is essentially Jaime's Christian testimony about what life was like before he gave his life to Christ and after he gave his life to Christ. Jaime also talks in this book about how you can become a Christian and even guides you step by step to becoming a Christian.

In Living Fearless in Christ, author Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco unveils her powerful story of transformation—from a life defined by unbridled ambition, toxic relationships, and the rigid confines of religious dogma to one overflowing with freedom, purpose, and the healing love of Jesus Christ. Once a devout Muslim, Hedieh’s journey into the Christian faith is both a testament to her resilience and a roadmap for those seeking courage amidst the turbulence of modern life.

Fearless: Diary of a Badass Reporter is the narrative of a most uncommon and astonishing life - where even as a teenager Julie Blacklow displayed qualities that marked her as a natural for reporting. Courage, tenacity, and a willingness to get in anyone's face if it served her mission to help people were in her DNA. Her intolerance of injustice made her especially popular - or unpopular depending on which side of the fence you sat. Blacklow was among the first women in television news in America.

Welcome to The Fearless Lady Podcast. I am a Fearless Coach & Soul Guide who at forty, decided to tackle 40 fearless acts around aging, going after my dreams and finding true love. Season One, you’ll hear the stories behind my fearless acts, what insights I gained and how stepping into my fears for a year changed the trajectory of my life. Season Two, I take you along the adventure of my life as move to Paris! Join me as I navigate all things spiritual in the greatest city in the world.