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Fortitude: True Stories of True Grit (Virtue Victorious)

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Fortitude: True Stories Of True Grit is an outstanding anthology of stories by ordinary people who conquered extraordinary obstacles. Under the able editorship of Malinda Teel, these 37 true-life tales are grouped into categories: Braving The Elements; Champions Are Made Of This; Facing Illness And Injury; Overcoming Emotional Trauma; The Way We Were At War; Degrees Of Knowledge; Trials Of Working Hours; and Ties That Bind. Fortitude is often humorous, frequently inspiring, always compelling, and highly recommended to anyone who appreciates stories of human courage in adversity, ingenuity in difficulty, and perseverance in hardship.

I'm not much for goo---sentimental stuff, so I probably wouldn't have bought this book myself. But someone gave it to me because he knew one of the writers in it, and so I looked it over. The first story (not by the friend of the friend,)about a guy injured and lost in the wilderness, drew me in, and I have to confess I ended up really liking most of the stories in here. Several of them revolve around tough situations. This is honest stuff. My wife liked it too.

These 38 true stories are authentic, vivid, and cover a wide range of territory. The authors are, by and large, ordinary people who have braved great difficulties -- be it in war, sports, or overcoming health problems or personal challenges. These stories leave you feeling good, and give you hope about what can happen when people meet a challenge with true grit.