Overcoming adversity[1]
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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
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ADVERSITY
misfortune - disaster - distress - calamity - hardship
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“Adversity and loss make a man wise”
Welsh proverb
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“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man be perfected without trials.”
Danish Proverb
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Robert Louis Stephenson
Illness in childhood
Education suffered
Poor health as an adult, too.
Went on to write Treasure Island, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped.
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Gordon Wilson
Was injured in the Enniskillen Remembrance Day Bombing
His daughter died in his arms.
"I bear no ill will. I bear no grudge".
Turning point in The Troubles
Forgave and prayed for the terrorists
Spirit of Enniskillen Trust
Became a Senator in the Irish Parliament
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Tanni Grey-Thompson
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Duwayne Brooks
Witnessed his best friend being murdered
The police made up evidence against him.
At 18 suffered post traumatic stress syndrome
Administered charity which ran hostels
Became Liberal Democrat Councillor
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Professor Green(Stephen Manderson)
Raised by his grandmother
Had a poor relationship with his family.
Used this to help him write songs
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ADVERSITY
misfortune - disaster - distress - calamity - hardship