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Profiles in mental health courage / by Kennedy, Patrick J.(Patrick Joseph),1967-author.; Fried, Stephen,1958-author.;
"Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions. Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction--and the nation's--in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle. Now, he and his Common Struggle coauthor, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried, have crafted this powerful new book sharing the untold stories of others--a special group who agreed to talk about their illnesses, treatments, and struggles for the first time. When Kennedy's uncle, President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire "political courage" by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle's idea to inspire the "mental health courage" it takes for those with these conditions to treat their illnesses, and risk telling their stories to help America face its crisis in our families, our workplaces, our jails, and on our streets. The resounding silence surrounding these illnesses remains persistent, and this book takes an unflinching look at the experience of mental illness and addiction that inspires profound connection, empathy, and action. In this book, you'll meet people of all ages, backgrounds, and futures, across politics and government, Hollywood and the arts, tech and business, sports and science--some recovering, some relapsing, some just barely holding on, but all sharing experiences and insights we need to better understand. You'll also meet those trying to help them through--parents, siblings, spouses, therapists, bosses, doctors, and friends who create the extended families needed to support care and wellness. The personal stories they share with Kennedy and Fried are intimate, sometimes shocking, always revealing. And they are essential reading for caregivers, family members, policymakers, and the general public--just as they are for those who often feel alone in experiencing these challenges themselves."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mental health; Mental illness; Mentally ill; Psychotherapy patients; Recovering addicts;

Just say boo! / by Hood, Susan,1954-; Henry, Jed.;
"Ages 3-8"--P. [2] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Halloween; Courage;
© c2012., HarperCollins,

The fear in me / by Khan, Tricia.; Tymoshenko, Nataliia.;
Fear is a common feeling we all know, but what if we can make it less so? Meet Freddie, full of fun and adventure, Yet when fear strikes, he curls up like a snail and shies away. "The Fear In Me" is part of The Inner-Self Series, a rhyming tale with catchy phrases. It delves into challenges kids endure each day, navigating their thoughts that sometimes strays. This empowering story teaches how to quite the inner voices. With catchy phrases and a relatable story, It inspires kids to be brave and believe in themselves. Join Freddie on his journey to see how to quiet the doubts and set your mind free.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Fear; Courage;

Howard B. Wigglebottom learns about courage / by Binkow, Howard.; Reverend Ana.; Norton, Jeremy;
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Subjects: Wigglebottom, Howard B. (Fictitious character); Courage; Rabbits;
© c2012., Thunderbolt Pub.,

Men of courage from our First Nations / by Schilling, Vincent,1967-;
Subjects: Indians of North America;
© c2008., Second Story Press,

The courage of the early morning : a biography of the great ace of World War I / by Bishop, William Arthur,1923-;
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Subjects: Bishop, William A., 1894-1956.; Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps; Fighter pilots; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2011., Thomas Allen Publishers,

Daring greatly : how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead / by Brown, Brené,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. In a world where "never enough" dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive, uncomfortable, even a little dangerous sometimes. Without question, putting ourselves out there invites a far greater risk of being criticized or feeling hurt. But Brené Brown explains that when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives, and that nothing is as dangerous, uncomfortable, or hurtful as standing on the outside looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen." --Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Assertiveness (Psychology); Courage.; Risk.;

A cool and lonely courage : the untold story of sister spies in Occupied France / by Ottaway, Susan.; Ottaway, Susan.Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice.English.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-314) and index.Eileen Nearne and her sister Jacqueline were agents for the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, working undercover in Nazi-occupied France to send crucial intelligence to the Allies. But the war dealt these sisters a cruel hand. While Jacqueline narrowly evaded capture, Eileen was arrested and tortured by the Gestapo before being incarcerated in Ravensbruck concentration camp. She was only 23. Now, for the first time, the truth about these fiercely patriotic women is told in full, their unwavering courage at great personal cost paid tribute to at last.
Subjects: Nearne, Eileen, 1921-2010.; Nearne, Jacqueline, 1916-1982.; Great Britain. Special Operations Executive.; Radio operators; Spies; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945;

The courage to be happy : the Japanese phenomenon that shows you that true contentment is within your power / by Kishimi, Ichirō,1956-author.; Koga, Fumitake,1973-author.; Kishimi, Ichirō,1956-Shiawase ni naru yūki.English.;
"What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny? Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the "compelling" (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked shares the powerful teachings of Alfred Adler, one of the giants of nineteenth-century psychology, through another illuminating dialogue between the philosopher and the young man. Three years after their first conversation, the young man finds himself disillusioned and disappointed, convinced Adler's teachings only work in theory, not in practice. But through further discussions, the philosopher and the young man deepen their own understandings of Adler's powerful teachings and learn the tools needed to apply them to the chaos of everyday life. To be read on its own or as a companion to the bestselling first book, The Courage to Be Happy reveals a bold new way of thinking and living, empowering you to let go of the shackles of past trauma and the expectations of others, and to use this freedom to create the life you truly desire. Plainspoken yet profoundly moving, The Courage to Be Happy will illuminate your life and brighten the world as we know it. Discover the courage to choose happiness."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Adler, Alfred, 1870-1937.; Adlerian psychology.; Conduct of life.; Happiness.; Interpersonal relations.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Thought and thinking.;

I am strong! / by Parr, Todd.;
"A celebration of all the ways kids can be strong and resilient."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Courage; Self-perception;

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