Stories of Strength

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Real Journeys of Struggle, Resilience, and Renewal

Read real journeys of struggle, resilience, renewal, and finding purpose through change.

Explore the 10 chapters and the people behind them below. Visit the book website for its full introduction and available ways to get a copy.

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Chapters and authors

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  1. Built From the Struggle

    Rodney Bull draws on his rural Queensland upbringing and working life to discuss budgeting, financial pressure and changing direction.

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  2. Quiet Strength

    Christine Cooper-Smith writes on identity, confidence, creativity and support through her experience of living with epilepsy.

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  3. Wellness Gone Wrong

    John O'Reilly contributes a personal perspective on the questions people ask about food, medicine, their environment and wellbeing.

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  4. Keep Moving Forward And Thrive

    Jeremy Greening writes on grief, disappointment and rebuilding purpose through emotional honesty, support and Christian faith.

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  5. Get Unstuck

    Richard Guy connects experience in farming, youth work, ministry and business with helping people understand change and find a next step.

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  6. Systems Over Struggle

    George Conner draws on a long teaching career and school timetabling to examine the routines and relationships that support students.

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  7. The Sound That Stayed

    Dan Vogler writes on the practice, work and persistence behind building a professional music career and helping beginners learn guitar.

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  8. Blood And Grit

    Mick Dale shares the work behind learning his trade and building Mick's Butchery Service through experience, equipment and attention to standards.

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  9. The Power of Massive Action | Overcome Low Self-Esteem And Achieve Amazing Success

    David Cavanagh writes across all 20 books on focus, implementation and the lessons he learned while rebuilding his business and life.

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  10. Reinvent Yourself | Transform Your Dreams Into Reality To Find Freedom

    Pat Mesiti contributes to all 20 books, writing on vision, commitment, learning and personal reinvention.

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Chapter titles and contributor credits follow the manuscripts used for this collection. Check the retailer's sample for the edition you plan to purchase.

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