Second Chances: An Inspiring Collection of Do-Overs That Have Made People's Lives Brighter

A treasury of motivational anecdotes from people who wanted another chance at something good—and took it.

The book collects the hopeful examples of people who found a leg up, another spurt of energy, a hidden talent, or even an untapped strength, sometimes with the unexpected help of friends or strangers, to make a happier life for themselves. It's the big stuff like going back to college after the kids have grown up, as well as the little things like getting a judo belt when you thought...