Ordinary Americans Who Proved Persistence Changes Everything
Ordinary Americans Who Proved Persistence
Thomas Green Veteran to Volunteer Leader
Robert Jenki Overcoming Reading Barriers
Patricia O’Neill Caregiver and Graduate
Michael Rivera Saving a Family Farm
Mary Thompson Rebuilding After Job Loss
Linda Chen Community Garden Revival
James Walker Education at Fifty
Denise Harper Turning Bankruptcy Into Business
Carlos Ramirez From Injury to Marathon Finish
Angela Brooks A Second Chance at Nursing
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Hundreds of millions of people throughout the United States have had their unfortunate moments, which might have served to demarcate their existence with misfortune. Sweet jobs were lost as industries were shut down. Some fought disease, starvation or self-ineffectiveness. But what is remarkable is that in spite of the toughness, there is a constant determination to continue moving on. These are not the well-known or showbiz people. They are teachers, mechanics, parents and neighbours who did not leave their destiny to be determined by times. Their lives help us to remember that everything is not so fast, perfect and smooth. Nevertheless, perseverance, support of the community, and hope of success can transform even the hardest experience into a fairy tale that becomes the opportunity to rebound.