Author: Fady A. Rizk
Publisher: SALT Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Fady A. Rizk was born in Lebanon in 1963, where his family owned and operated a private hospital. On April 13, 1975, everything changed—a bloody and harrowing civil war began that would last fifteen years, claiming the lives of 150,000 and leaving the country in ruins. Faced with the prospect of his country’s destruction, Fady made a fateful decision that would alter the course of his life. But that wouldn’t be Fady’s only fight for survival. He moved to America to pursue a better life and an education at Syracuse Universit.He went on to meet the love of his life at his first job in NYC and started a family of his own. After talking his way onto the Wall Street trading floors, he ended up working for one of the “Four Horsemen of Wall Street,” a captivating journey that led him to NatWest in London and back to the US to work for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital. As if his intense battles in the vaulted halls of Wall Street weren’t enough, in 2013, Fady was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a malady that has occupied his life for the past decade, punctuated by a bout with COVID that nearly ended his life. But just as he had battled from deepest despair in the front lines of Beirut, he survived. Told in thrilling and brisk prose, with astounding tales of war, intrigue, perseverance and love—Fady A. Rizk is a powerful and captivating new voice that will inspire readers in all walks of life, particularly those who have faced the same struggles, whether in the workplace, in the war-torn places of the world, or in their own personal battle with health and hardship.
Fighting for Survival
Author: Christy Martin
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781538153581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Christy Martin spent most of her life hiding. For someone who for two decades was the most famous female fighter in the world, that wasn't easy. This book is the extraordinary tale of a female athlete's rise to become the fighter who legitimized women in combat sports and the personal turmoil she hid from the world.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781538153581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Christy Martin spent most of her life hiding. For someone who for two decades was the most famous female fighter in the world, that wasn't easy. This book is the extraordinary tale of a female athlete's rise to become the fighter who legitimized women in combat sports and the personal turmoil she hid from the world.
My Fight for Survival
Author: Fady A. Rizk
Publisher: SALT Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Fady A. Rizk was born in Lebanon in 1963, where his family owned and operated a private hospital. On April 13, 1975, everything changed—a bloody and harrowing civil war began that would last fifteen years, claiming the lives of 150,000 and leaving the country in ruins. Faced with the prospect of his country’s destruction, Fady made a fateful decision that would alter the course of his life. But that wouldn’t be Fady’s only fight for survival. He moved to America to pursue a better life and an education at Syracuse Universit.He went on to meet the love of his life at his first job in NYC and started a family of his own. After talking his way onto the Wall Street trading floors, he ended up working for one of the “Four Horsemen of Wall Street,” a captivating journey that led him to NatWest in London and back to the US to work for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital. As if his intense battles in the vaulted halls of Wall Street weren’t enough, in 2013, Fady was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a malady that has occupied his life for the past decade, punctuated by a bout with COVID that nearly ended his life. But just as he had battled from deepest despair in the front lines of Beirut, he survived. Told in thrilling and brisk prose, with astounding tales of war, intrigue, perseverance and love—Fady A. Rizk is a powerful and captivating new voice that will inspire readers in all walks of life, particularly those who have faced the same struggles, whether in the workplace, in the war-torn places of the world, or in their own personal battle with health and hardship.
Publisher: SALT Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Fady A. Rizk was born in Lebanon in 1963, where his family owned and operated a private hospital. On April 13, 1975, everything changed—a bloody and harrowing civil war began that would last fifteen years, claiming the lives of 150,000 and leaving the country in ruins. Faced with the prospect of his country’s destruction, Fady made a fateful decision that would alter the course of his life. But that wouldn’t be Fady’s only fight for survival. He moved to America to pursue a better life and an education at Syracuse Universit.He went on to meet the love of his life at his first job in NYC and started a family of his own. After talking his way onto the Wall Street trading floors, he ended up working for one of the “Four Horsemen of Wall Street,” a captivating journey that led him to NatWest in London and back to the US to work for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital. As if his intense battles in the vaulted halls of Wall Street weren’t enough, in 2013, Fady was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a malady that has occupied his life for the past decade, punctuated by a bout with COVID that nearly ended his life. But just as he had battled from deepest despair in the front lines of Beirut, he survived. Told in thrilling and brisk prose, with astounding tales of war, intrigue, perseverance and love—Fady A. Rizk is a powerful and captivating new voice that will inspire readers in all walks of life, particularly those who have faced the same struggles, whether in the workplace, in the war-torn places of the world, or in their own personal battle with health and hardship.
My Fight For Survival
Author: Misty Long
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646206339
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Surviving life is a challenge, but when you throw more your way than you can take. That's just whole other ball game... I yearned to be a therapist of some sort to help those who experience the struggles in life I have. I want to reach people on a personal level. I want to help people understand, they can get through anything.
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646206339
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Surviving life is a challenge, but when you throw more your way than you can take. That's just whole other ball game... I yearned to be a therapist of some sort to help those who experience the struggles in life I have. I want to reach people on a personal level. I want to help people understand, they can get through anything.
Allergic to Life
Author: Kathryn Chastain Treat
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781491804315
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kathryn was a vibrant and active 44 year old stay at home mother of two when she decided to venture back into the workplace. Though she had been out of the work force for 18 years, Kathryn had always been very active in community events PTA, school board and the local 4-H club and was always the first to volunteer to help out friends or family. Little did she realize that this opportunity for professional growth and financial independence would force her through a never ending series of battles with the medial and legal community make her a prisoner in her own home, and mire her in severe depression. After workplace exposure to mold caused sever immune system dysfunction, Kathryn's world turned upside down and nothing would ever be the same. She was forced to give up her most treasured possessions and was no longer able to be the active person she always has been. Relationships were tested and many did not survive. Defeat always seemed close at hand as illness thrust her into a battle not only for independence, but for her life. Kathryn's story of self doubt, loss of identity, and the pain of skepticism from the medical and legal profession is a wrenching journey of endurance, hope, and hard won triumph. Her experience with mold exposure gives her a unique perspective on the physical and emotional effects of mold exposure. Read her story and learn how she was able to overcome these many obstacles to become an advocate for her own health.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781491804315
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kathryn was a vibrant and active 44 year old stay at home mother of two when she decided to venture back into the workplace. Though she had been out of the work force for 18 years, Kathryn had always been very active in community events PTA, school board and the local 4-H club and was always the first to volunteer to help out friends or family. Little did she realize that this opportunity for professional growth and financial independence would force her through a never ending series of battles with the medial and legal community make her a prisoner in her own home, and mire her in severe depression. After workplace exposure to mold caused sever immune system dysfunction, Kathryn's world turned upside down and nothing would ever be the same. She was forced to give up her most treasured possessions and was no longer able to be the active person she always has been. Relationships were tested and many did not survive. Defeat always seemed close at hand as illness thrust her into a battle not only for independence, but for her life. Kathryn's story of self doubt, loss of identity, and the pain of skepticism from the medical and legal profession is a wrenching journey of endurance, hope, and hard won triumph. Her experience with mold exposure gives her a unique perspective on the physical and emotional effects of mold exposure. Read her story and learn how she was able to overcome these many obstacles to become an advocate for her own health.
Fight for Survival
Author: Jessica Freeburg
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491484543
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Holocaust"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491484543
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Holocaust"--
Rebellion
Author: H L Day
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In a world turned hostile, safety always comes at a price.Zed and Blake's perilous journey may have ended in sanctuary, but outside forces are set to shatter their newfound peace. Past mistakes have taught Zed that nothing matters more than keeping Blake alive. And that's exactly what he intends to do, no matter how high the personal cost.Zed's actions leave Blake with an impossible choice. Give up the man he loves, or embark on a journey into the unknown. A journey which will make the last one seem like child's play. Both men are about to face their toughest test yet. Unless Blake can find a way to overcome the odds, everything they've faced so far could have been for nothing.Love could be light years away.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In a world turned hostile, safety always comes at a price.Zed and Blake's perilous journey may have ended in sanctuary, but outside forces are set to shatter their newfound peace. Past mistakes have taught Zed that nothing matters more than keeping Blake alive. And that's exactly what he intends to do, no matter how high the personal cost.Zed's actions leave Blake with an impossible choice. Give up the man he loves, or embark on a journey into the unknown. A journey which will make the last one seem like child's play. Both men are about to face their toughest test yet. Unless Blake can find a way to overcome the odds, everything they've faced so far could have been for nothing.Love could be light years away.
The Fear of 13
Author: Nick Yarris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473538416
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
'Somewhere in each of us is the blackest pit from which few ever return. I had found mine.' Found guilty of the rape and murder of a woman he had never met, Nick Yarris was sentenced to death. With appeal after appeal failing he spent twenty-two years waiting to die. This is the true and amazing story of how he survived Death Row.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473538416
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
'Somewhere in each of us is the blackest pit from which few ever return. I had found mine.' Found guilty of the rape and murder of a woman he had never met, Nick Yarris was sentenced to death. With appeal after appeal failing he spent twenty-two years waiting to die. This is the true and amazing story of how he survived Death Row.
Life on a Thread
Author: Jamie Hull
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9781529109672
Category : Burns and scalds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
SAS trooper and trainee pilot Jamie Hull was flying solo when his aircraft caught fire. It should have been the end of his life, but it was the beginning of his story. With flames up to his chin, he brought the plane in, climbed out and jumped from the wing. As he lay on the ground, fully conscious, waiting for the emergency services, he could smell his flesh burn. Even if he survived, what would he have left to live for? But this man is made of stern stuff. He fought back from the brink of death, and created a new and profoundly meaningful life from the wreckage of his experience. Meet Jamie Hull, former Special Services soldier, now Ambassador for Help for Heroes and veteran of two marathons, a 3,000-mile bicycle race across America and an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro. His story will take to you to the furthest extremes of human endurance and endeavour.
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9781529109672
Category : Burns and scalds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
SAS trooper and trainee pilot Jamie Hull was flying solo when his aircraft caught fire. It should have been the end of his life, but it was the beginning of his story. With flames up to his chin, he brought the plane in, climbed out and jumped from the wing. As he lay on the ground, fully conscious, waiting for the emergency services, he could smell his flesh burn. Even if he survived, what would he have left to live for? But this man is made of stern stuff. He fought back from the brink of death, and created a new and profoundly meaningful life from the wreckage of his experience. Meet Jamie Hull, former Special Services soldier, now Ambassador for Help for Heroes and veteran of two marathons, a 3,000-mile bicycle race across America and an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro. His story will take to you to the furthest extremes of human endurance and endeavour.
Rise
Author: Paige VanZant
Publisher: Legacy Lit
ISBN: 0316472271
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING As a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of potential. A natural athlete, Paige excelled at dancing, made the cheerleading squad earlier than most, and even had aspirations of becoming a Disney child star. With a tight-knit family, Paige's life was on track for greatness. Then, one fateful fall night in high school, everything changed when Paige faced a life-threatening sexual assault. It was in the gym where she "pounded the life out of those ashen memories," becoming stronger with every punch, kick, and lunge. In this beautiful tale of survival, she writes: I inhale the power. I exhale the bullshit. One strike at a time. Fighting became Paige's safe haven; something to live for, and Rise is the inspiring story of how she ultimately transformed into a bone-breaking, head-smashing fighter known as Paige VanZant. It is the deeply moving story of a warrior who transformed her pain into power and has become one of the toughest women in the world; an inspiring journey of someone who was knocked down in the most devastating way and came up swinging.
Publisher: Legacy Lit
ISBN: 0316472271
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING As a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of potential. A natural athlete, Paige excelled at dancing, made the cheerleading squad earlier than most, and even had aspirations of becoming a Disney child star. With a tight-knit family, Paige's life was on track for greatness. Then, one fateful fall night in high school, everything changed when Paige faced a life-threatening sexual assault. It was in the gym where she "pounded the life out of those ashen memories," becoming stronger with every punch, kick, and lunge. In this beautiful tale of survival, she writes: I inhale the power. I exhale the bullshit. One strike at a time. Fighting became Paige's safe haven; something to live for, and Rise is the inspiring story of how she ultimately transformed into a bone-breaking, head-smashing fighter known as Paige VanZant. It is the deeply moving story of a warrior who transformed her pain into power and has become one of the toughest women in the world; an inspiring journey of someone who was knocked down in the most devastating way and came up swinging.
Full of Heart
Author: J.R. Martinez
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401304877
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401304877
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles