Gratitude in Motion
A True Story of Hope, Determination, and the Everyday Heroes Around Us
$96.98
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
13 March 2018
Summary
It was a beautiful fall day in Connecticut when Colleen Alexander, a lifelong competitive athlete, rode her bike home from work, having just learned her job with the nonprofit PeaceJam was secure. She had survived a diagnosis of lupus and brain surgery that almost took her life, and was married at last to the love of her life, Sean. Life was good as she met the eyes of a truck driver rolling up to the stop sign beside her.
He didn’t stop.
The truck hit Colleen, running over he…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781455571130 |
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| ISBN-10: | 145557113X |
| Author: | Colleen Kelly Alexander, Jenna Glatzer |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Center Street |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 13 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 496g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 164mm x 28mm |
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“I always said running is the ultimate faith healer, restoring belief not only in oneself but life’s possibilities. Colleen brought that message to life and had me thinking of my own possibilities. Colleen’s message isn’t about how far we can run but how much we can endure just to be part of the running community.”–Bart Yasso, Retired Chief Running Officer of Runner’s WorldGratitude in Motion is a powerful story of the triumph of one determined and inspiring soul. Colleen Kelly Alexander’s vision to ‘bring about more humanity and understanding’ despite monumental obstacles gives hope to us all. Her story is the gift that the world needs so desperately right now.–Kate Cumbo, PhD, Director of Programs, PeaceJam FoundationColleen is a personal inspiration of mine. Her guts, grit and determination alone are enough to embolden anyone who hears her speak. But it is Colleen’s great humanity and humility in the face of her challenges that should inspire us all.–Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize laureateColleen Kelly Alexander is a living embodiment of resiliency, grace, and gratitude–even in the face of some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Read this remarkable memoir. It will lift up your heart with thankfulness and inspiration, just as Colleen has inspired countless everyday heroes who strive to make this world a better place.–Gail McGovern, President and CEO, American Red Cross
About The Author
Colleen Kelly Alexander
Colleen Kelly Alexander (Author)
Colleen Kelly Alexander is a lifelong athlete and motivational speaker. With her indomitable spirit and amazing story of survival, Colleen teaches others how to aim higher, be stronger, and use adversity as a catalyst to make themselves and the world better. She was the executive director of the Common Ground Youth Center in Vermont for eight years, and a regional program manager for PeaceJam, where Nobel Peace Laureates mentor youth. She continues to volunteer for the organization. She has also worked for, volunteered for, and is heavily involved with the Red Cross. She lives in Clinton, CT with her husband and their two dogs and cat.
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