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

by Waldman, Jackie

• ISBN13: 9781573241755
• ISBN10: 157324175X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Summary

A collection of heartrending and heartwarming stories of people, both famous and unknown, who have suffered great emotional or physical hardship and went beyond their pain to help others. The author of The Courage to Giveand Teens with the Courage to Give, Jackie Waldman is the co-founder of Dallas' Random Acts of Kindness Week. A recipient of Girls', Inc.'s 1999 "She Knows Where She's Going" Award, Jackie is a member of the advisory board for Our Friend's Place, a safe haven for abused girls. She has three children and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband.

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	p. ix
My Story	p. xiii
Be Happy, Be Useful	p. 1
David's Legacy	p. 9
A Solid Foundation	p. 17
Breaking Free	p. 25
Always a Teacher	p. 33
Jonni Angel	p. 41
A Bald Head to Kiss	p. 49
An Aura of Strength	p. 59
Loved by an Angel in Fur	p. 69
Healing and Helping	p. 77
Giving Back	p. 85
To Have and to Hug	p. 93
Lifeline to Freedom	p. 101
Back to the Garden	p. 111
The 9,000 Things	p. 121
Different Paths for Different Folks	p. 129
On the Way Home	p. 137
Angel on My Shoulder	p. 145
His Brother's Keeper	p. 153
The Spirit War Can't Destroy	p. 161
Sticking Her Neck Out	p. 173
Living in the Moment	p. 181
Feeling Better Than Ever	p. 189
Treat the Children Well	p. 197
A Smile on His Face	p. 205
A Guide to Freedom	p. 213
A True Free Spirit	p. 221
Building Peace in a Broken World	p. 229
Crowning Glory	p. 237
Dreams and Dragonflies	p. 245
Conclusion	p. 253
Afterword	p. 255
Resource Guide	p. 258
Acknowledgments	p. 261
About the Authors	p. 263
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