Expanded Edition with Photos In Radical Courage, retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva shares his powerful story of coming out as a gay man in the armed forces, as well as his ardent advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this timely book, authors, sisters, and business partners Anette Bastviken and Susanne Bastviken present how creating a business is a catalyst for self-development and discovery. Radical Courage is a book for those who want to find the courage within to unlock their potential and do what they dream of, whether that is in business or in life. Anette and Susanne share their process of going from a life that felt unfulfilling to creating a successful company and a life that feels free, creative, and joyful. They highlight how they overcame their fear of being vulnerable and sharing, to present their ideas, inspiration, and creations in an authentic way. Courage has always been a driving force in their lives. The authors discovered how creating a business is the ultimate reflection of everything that is going on within. From realizing that life doesn’t need to be a constant struggle, to resigning from “safe” jobs and taking that first jump into creating a company. Rewriting limiting beliefs into powerful affirmations that change our reality, trusting that we are here with a purpose, that we can go our own way, and that we deserve to be successful listening to your own voice. Throughout the book you will learn their best advice, experiences, and stories. It takes the reader on a journey from the creation of their business Radical Broccoli, presenting the process in an easy and accessible manner. Anette Bastviken and Susanne Bastviken are the founders of Radical Broccoli, a lifestyle platform focusing on sustainability from the inside out. The Norwegian/Portuguese sisters are public speakers and authors. In 2019 they were voted “top 30 under 30” in Norway in Dagens Næringsliv. The same year they released their first book «Jordnært” which instantly became a best seller. In 2020 their podcast “Radical Broccoli” was nominated for Costume Awards for the initiative of the year. The same year they launched their webshop with curated eco-friendly products and co-founded the company Sleepers. Over the years they have collaborated with brands such as Timberland, Microsoft, World Wildlife Fund, World Health Organization, and the EAT Foundation. They have made appearances on Norway’s biggest national TV channel NRK, the Norwegian media house VGTV, TV2, and on BBC Radio talking about plastic-free living. In 2020 they transformed their business from financially underperforming to having their best financial year ever within months during a pandemic.

Carter Heyward is one of the most influential and controversial theologians of our time. Under headings "Speaking Truth to Power," Remembering Who We Are," and "Celebrating Our Friends," she reflects on how movements for gender and sexual justice reverberate globally. In this volume of occasional pieces, the lesbian feminist theologian bears witness to the sacred struggles to topple oppressive power. These pieces illustrate feminist theology's bold and transformative engagement of its cultural, political, social, and theological contexts. "Now forty years later, while not as naïve and utopian in my politics, I am still enthusiastically committed, as a Christian, to struggles dedicated to building a world in which every person is entitled, by law, to basic human rights. I have come to realize, as I move along into my mid-sixties, that what justice-loving people most need in these times, and in all times, is courage to speak and act on behalf of this world. My desire in this book is to spark such courage and stir imagination." -from the Foreword.

Presents the story of Plenty Coups, the last great Chief of the Crow Nation. This title contains a philosophical and ethical inquiry into a people faced with the end of their way of life.

Bestselling Authors Share a Powerful Story of Raw Faith in Action From the moment her motorcycle pulled up outside Kris Vallotton's small country church years ago, Tracy Evans has been impacting lives. Mentored by Kris, Bill Johnson, and Heidi Baker, Tracy has never been afraid of putting her life on the line repeatedly for Jesus--and God has used her repeatedly to do amazing things for him around the world. This is her story, as recounted to her closest friends. From treating rebel guerillas while captive on an Asian island, to having tea in a Mozambican hut with bullets whistling by, to caring for 900 HIV-positive orphans, Tracy's story will entrance readers, inspire in them adventurous faith, and challenge them to be radically obedient. "Every story in this book is true and unembellished," says Kris. "We hope and pray that Tracy will have the kind of impact on you that she has had on all of us. Put on your seatbelt and let the journey begin!"

A practical, illustrated guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters, from Stanford University’s world-renowned d.school. “Ashish Goel’s magnificently beautiful book illuminates a powerful new way to think about, discover, and act with your own personal courage.”—Dan Roam, international bestselling author of The Back of the Napkin and Draw to Win The everyday moments of creative work can be rife with fear and fraught with risk. Bringing ideas into reality takes courage! In Drawing on Courage, designer, entrepreneur, and d.school teaching fellow Ashish Goel examines what it takes to be courageous. Using comics to illustrate real-world situations with humor and insight, Goel explains the four stages of every courage journey: fear, values, action, and change. And he helps you develop the skills you need to master each stage (even if it scares you), from embracing fear and defining the values that drive you forward to taking action when you're unsure and adapting to the changes that result from your courage. Each chapter features a series of tools designed to develop a mindset of fearlessness: Open the Tap to generate new ideas; develop A Risky Streak to take the all-important first step; or create an Origin Story to remember your purpose. Whether you're launching a side hustle or trying to convince your company to recycle, creativity takes pluck, nerve, and grit. This indispensable guide will help you develop all of those skills and more.

No one is prepared for a cancer diagnosis, especially as a twenty- or thirty-something. When Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 her dreams of motherhood were put on pause, only to be thrown out the window when her cancer eventually became Stage 4 a year later. Struggling with physical pain, emotional trauma, her own mortality and the loss of her life's most important meaning makers threw Katie's life into crisis. Faced with the prospect of a potentially short life Katie knew she needed to find a way back to herself and the courage to live her life all in. Katie's raw and honest stories about how she's survived Stage 4 cancer provide a guide for courageous and heartfelt living even in the midst of crisis. By joining the Courage Club you'll learn from her hard-won lessons on how to build a life you love. You'll find inspirational stories and courageous examples of how to: Get beyond "grass is always greener" syndrome and learn to appreciate your life as it is Find the love and support you need most while overcoming your deepest held insecurities Discover tools accessible anytime, anywhere for managing trauma and overcoming painful emotions Take the fear out of eating and change your relationship with food Listen to your body and advocate for what it needs most Find inner peace by going outside, of your house and your comfort zone Build relationships that can weather any storm.