Ergebnis für "Unbroken" in Biografien & Erinnerungen

On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War.

The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, now a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. Motion Picture Artwork © Universal Studios 2014. All Rights Reserved. In 1943 a bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean. Against all odds, one young lieutenant survives. Louis Zamperini had already transformed himself from child delinquent to prodigious athlete, running in the Berlin Olympics. Now he must embark on one of the Second World War’s most extraordinary odysseys.

At the age of 13, Trisha Bailey migrated to the United States from Jamaica, leaving behind her family, who were filled with hope and prayers for her future success. While some may perceive her past as dark and traumatic, Trisha Bailey has transformed those experiences into stepping stones towards her own empowerment, fearlessly confronting the obstacles that came her way. In her book, Unbroken, she vividly depicts her life in a manner that deeply resonates with listeners, immersing them in her captivating story.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds - her mother's working-class Liverpool, and her father's idyllic Bahamas - she was never supposed to be world champion. In Unbroken, she tells her story as she never has before. Her narrative, rich with challenges overcome and dreams pursued with relentless determination, serves as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is capable of extraordinary feats.

In a world where dreams seem unattainable, Esther Wafula's extraordinary memoir, "Unbroken: A Life's Journey Through Love and Loss," defies the limits of possibility. From the depths of rural Africa to the pulsating energy of America, Esther's courageous path weaves through cultural divides, a tumultuous marriage, and an ambitious career, all while chasing the elusive American Dream. "Unbroken" immerses you in Esther's world, where courage, resilience, and hope shine through even the darkest moments.

25 AUGUST 2015 was to be a happy day for Indrani Mukerjea—a birthday celebration had been planned in the family. But everything changed when she was accosted by a group of officers of the Mumbai Police in plain clothes as she exited Anand Ashram that day. The charge: the murder of her daughter, Sheena Bora.

In 2005, Martine Wright was a marketing manager for a web company, focused on her career. In 2015 she was voted one of the '50 Most Powerful Women in British Sport' by The Independent. In between those dates, her life changed forever when she lost both of her legs in the London tube bombings of 7/7. She was, in fact, the last person to be brought out alive from the atrocities. She lost 80 per cent of her blood, was in a coma for 10 days and underwent 10 months of surgery.

Unbroken is an extraordinary work of memoir and investigative journalism focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, written by an award-winning Gitxsan journalist who survived life on the streets against all odds.

Their Stories Unbroken is a podcast that explores how The Holocaust has impacted the lives of Jewish Australians. Through long-form conversation with 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation survivors, we will not only bear witness to the experiences of those that lived through The Shoah - The Hebrew word for the Holocaust meaning catastrophe - but look to gain an insight into what it is like growing up as a descendant of survivors in the shadow of the holocaust.

Violently gang-raped when she was 13 years old, and raped three more times before the age of 18, Madeleine has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will. Living in a state of shock and self-loathing, it took her years of struggle to confront the buried memories of that first attack and begin to undo the damage it wrought, as men continued to take advantage of her fragility in the worst possible way. Yet she found the heart to carry out the best revenge plan of all: leading a fulfilling and happy life.

Kofi's message of optimism and love will illuminate your path, making "Unbroken Optimist" a must-listen for anyone seeking to live their best life. Join the countless readers who couldn't put this book down and experience a transformation in their perspective. "Unbroken Optimist" is not just a story; it's an invitation to embrace hope, perseverance, and the limitless potential within you.

For many people, military service isn’t simply a job. It’s a ticket out of a lonely society and into a family of enduring bonds. In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield and off.

They are five kids with five different fathers and an alcoholic mother who leaves them to fend for themselves for weeks at a time. Yet through it all, they have each other. Rosie, the youngest, is fawned over and shielded by her older sister, Regina. Their mother, Cookie, blows in and out of their lives "like a hurricane, blind and uncaring to everything in her path". But when Regina emancipates herself as a minor and escapes, her siblings are separated.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the very first episode of my podcast, "From Darkness to Light." I’m so glad you’re joining me today as I embark on this journey of reflection, sharing the story of my life—my struggles, my moments of joy, lessons learned, and how I’ve moved from a place of darkness into the light.

Hosted by Eric Allen, this podcast dives into the hidden world of denied health care claims, sharing anonymous stories from real people who have faced the frustration and heartbreak of navigating a flawed system. Through compelling storytelling, expert insights, and heartfelt conversations, Eric sheds light on the human impact of these denials while exploring the systemic issues that contribute to them. Each episode aims to raise awareness, spark meaningful discussions, and advocate for accountability, transparency, and a more compassionate health care system for all. Denying necessary care, ...

I am a survivor of Familial sex trafficking, and I am sharing my story here in hopes that it can help to spread awareness. I want to bring so much change and I am hoping that listening to my podcast can help other people to be more aware of the signs. I hope it can help other victims to be more aware of what it is they are a victim of. I spent 26 years of my life not even knowing what was truly happening to me. I am making it my life's work to not only save victims but to continue support for survivors. And the only way I know how to do that is by using my voice and sharing my story. Support ...

Sean was a seventh-grade drop-out, a dishwasher then a construction worker to help his mother and sister scrape by, and a self-described "nobody with a sad story behind him." Yet he cannot deny the glimmers of life's goodness even amid its rough edges. Such goodness becomes even harder to deny when Sean meets the love of his life at a fried chicken church potluck, and harder still when his lifelong love of storytelling leads him to stages across the southeast, where he is known and loved as "Sean of the South."

On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael's chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice. As George Monsoor (Michael's father) and Rose Rea show us in Defend Us in Battle, Michael had prepared for this selfless act all his life.