Ergebnis für "Second Chance" in Biografien & Erinnerungen

Most stories begin with a single moment… Mine began with a fall. A fall from innocence… A fall into addiction… A fall into a world run by ghosts, secrets, and men who never say what they truly mean. But when a domino falls… It doesn’t stop. It tumbles through orphanages, crack epidemics, CIA backchannels, surf camps, corrupt governments, betrayals, miracles, machetes, jail cells… and sometimes… it tumbles straight into destiny. Because at the end of it all — after the violence, the lies, the geopolitics, the unbelievable coincidences — my story became something no one ...

A universal story about betrayal and trust and the roller-coaster ride in between, Second Chance illuminates the many ways in which our healthcare system is broken when it comes to helping women give birth. It gives a voice to all the mothers who have walked away from their delivery experiences wondering what the hell just happened.

In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria' s dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed.

On a hot summer's day in Northern New South Wales, Mounted Police officer Tiffany Williams spotted an advertisement for a horse in the local paper – a Clydesdale-cross for a price almost too good to be true. On a whim, she and her husband drove out to see him. Arriving at a drought-stricken farm, they bought the bargain-priced horse, but also discovered his brother, Toby – a badly neglected, ungainly horse bound for the knackery. The connection between Toby and Tiff was instant, and he turned out to be the most remarkable horse she'd ever encountered.

Award Winning Second Chance is a podcast series that explores the theme of second chance. It raises the questions who deserves a second chance, who decides who gets a second chance and what a second chance actually means. On this podcast we speak to people from all walks of life about their experiences, some who have been given a second chance in life, some who might be considered to be beyond deserving a second chance. The host of the podcast series is Raphael Rowe, host of the critically acclaimed series ‘Inside the World's Toughest Prisons’ on Netflix. He is also a former correspondent ...

Upon retiring from the New York City Transit Police Department after 22 years, I was given a second chance to start over. I was in a new police department doing what I loved—being a police officer. What I didn't know at the time was that the town of Palm Beach P.D. wasn't all that I thought it would be....

Not since Betty Eadie’s Embraced by the Light has a personal account of a Near-Death Experience (NDE) been so utterly different from most others—or nearly as compelling. "This is a book you devour from cover to cover, and pass on to others. This is a book you will quote in your daily...

The author of the heartwarming Craig and Fred tells the deeply emotional and inspiring story of the next phase of their lives together: working closely with prison inmates in Maine who raise and train puppies to become service dogs. Former US Marine Craig Grossi and his dog Fred appeared on the...

AN NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE America’s most popular sports media figure tells it like it is in this “raw, deeply authentic, and immensely entertaining” (Bob Iger, #1 New York Times bestselling author and CEO of The Walt Disney Company) book, not only dishing out his signature, uninhibited...

Welcome to the official podcast series featuring Helen Glanville, author of A Second Chance. Here you’ll find Helen’s guest interviews and media appearances as she shares the remarkable true story behind her husband Richard “Geoff” Glanville, a former white-collar criminal extradited from Brazil to Australia, and the journey that shaped her belief in forgiveness, faith and second chances. Each conversation is honest and deeply human. Helen talks about love, loss and resilience, exploring how we can rebuild our lives after crisis and find hope again. Her words inspire listeners to think...

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver, Frank D. Murphy, learned that a second chance made all the difference! Former NFL player Frank Murphy imparts lessons he learned along the way to the NFL and beyond. From troubled teen to national motivational speaker, Frank managed to escape thug life and maneuver successfully through the iron jungle of the professional sports arena. Frank's story is one of struggles and the second chances that changed everything. If you've ever had your back to the wall or been counted out, this book is for you.

Carlyn Montes De Oca grew up surrounded by secrets. She never knew her dad was a Marine during World War II or that her grandmother hired kidnappers to bring her mother back home after her parents eloped. Her mom and dad took an even bigger secret to their graves… Carlyn’s identity. In 2019, at age 57, a DNA test taken for fun revealed that Carlyn’s mom and dad, immigrants from Mexico, were not her biological parents and that most of her extended family, including 63 first cousins, knew the truth but never told her. In that instant, the reality Carlyn had lived with her entire life shattered.

Pod cast that tells of the successes and failures of the people that surround us all over the world. These people that we interview are some of the most dangerous people in the world at that time given a shot they turn their lives around and become some of the most exciting and productive members of our community and are now leaders in the communities that they used to terrify.

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, Robby Fakhouri paved his own path to success, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way. With an innate passion for knowledge and his sights set high, he persevered through his studies and graduated from law school at the age of 23. Fueled by the desire to make a difference and help his family, he selflessly opened his own law practice just two years later, at the age of 25.

A former parole officer shines a bright light on a huge yet hidden part of our justice system through the intertwining stories of seven parolees striving to survive the chaos that awaits them after prison in this illuminating and dramatic book. Prompted by a dead-end retail job and a vague...

As her body lay dying, her spirit began to travel A Second Chance at Heaven is an unforgettable account of one young woman’s encounter with the Lord of Life. A visceral account of one woman’s journey to hell and back An ideal resource for parents looking to help a teen struggling with...

Second Chance with Johnerio Scott is a talk show that shines a light on powerful stories of resilience, redemption, and reinvention. Hosted by Johnerio Scott, the show explores the journeys of individuals who have faced setbacks but refused to let their past define them. Through raw, honest conversations, guests share their struggles, breakthroughs, and the pivotal moments that led to their second chance—whether in career, love, health, or personal growth. Each episode is an inspiring reminder that no matter what life throws at you, there’s always an opportunity to rise again. Tune in for ...

This moving memoir shares the true story of a doctor who survived both cancer and a spinal cord injury—and discovered hope, resilience, and healing beyond unimaginable pain. The Second Chance in Life is an inspirational audiobook about overcoming adversity, rediscovering purpose, and embracing transformation in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

At 18, Jesse Crosson was a lost cause. Strung out on drugs, he committed a robbery-gone-wrong and later a nonfatal shooting. And Jesse was sentenced to 32 years—nearly twice as long as the high point of the sentencing guidelines. No one expected his story to end well. But for Jesse, imprisonment turned out to be a new beginning.

Through his work in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Donald Laub changed the lives of thousands of people who had been shunned by society. His influence fostered the development of three key areas in the surgical profession: pioneering and influencing international humanitarian medical missions in the developing world, being at the forefront of gender affirmation surgery for transgender people since 1968, and the education and training of more than 50 plastic and reconstructive surgeons.