The Courage to Give: Inspiring Stories of People Who Triumphed over Tragedy to Make a Difference in the World

by Waldman, Jackie; Dworkis, Janis Leibs; Lunden, Joan

• ISBN13: 9781567313970
• ISBN10: 1567313973
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Fine Communications

Author Biography

Author Jackie Waldman was living the "perfect" life--three healthy children, a loving husband, and her own thriving business. Then she discovered she had multiple sclerosis, and her world changed overnight. Tears, anger, and frustration took over, until one day "every piece of my life became crystal clear. I knew without a doubt exactly who I was--not a person with a disease and weak legs, but a person who has a heart filled with love and wants to be of service. And my healing began."

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Joan Lunden
My Story	xiii
Jackie Waldman
Be Happy, Be Useful: Bea Salazar	1	(8)
David's Legacy: Faith Kaplan	9	(8)
A Solid Foundation: Millard Fuller	17	(8)
Breaking Free: Donna Klaffke	25	(8)
Always a Teacher: Richard Pickering	33	(8)
Jonni Angel: Jonni McKenzie McCuin	41	(8)
A Bald Head to Kiss: Deb Greer	49	(10)
An Aura of Strength: Brianne Schwantes	59	(10)
Loved by an Angel in Fur: Allen Anderson	69	(8)
Healing and Helping: Darnell Green	77	(8)
Giving Back: Caridad Asensio	85	(8)
To Have and to Hug: Amanda Perlyn	93	(8)
Lifeline to Freedom: Barbara Pittman	101	(10)
Back to the Garden: William H. Thomas	111	(10)
The 9,000 Things: W Mitchell	121	(8)
Different Paths for Different Folks: Lynn Weiss	129	(8)
On the Way Home: Ben Beltzer	137	(8)
Angel on My Shoulder: Nancy Brinker	145	(8)
His Brother's Keeper: Jeff Moyer	153	(8)
The Spirit War Can't Destroy: Nadja Halilbegovich	161	(12)
Sticking Her Neck Out: Ann Medlock	173	(8)
Living in the Moment: Bradley Artson	181	(8)
Feeling Better Than Ever: Michael Mallory	189	(8)
Treat the Children Well: Debbie Davis	197	(8)
A Smile on His Face: Jose Villegas	205	(8)
A Guide to Freedom: Bo Lozoff	213	(8)
A True Free Spirit: Sue Turk	221	(8)
Building Peace in a Broken World: Jenny Solomon	229	(8)
Crowning Glory: Peggy Knight	237	(8)
Dreams and Dragonflies: Adelia Dung	245	(8)
Conclusion	253	(2)
Danny Siegel
Afterword	255	(3)
Patch Adams
Resource Guide	258	(3)
Acknowledgments	261	(2)
About the Authors	263