Brace For Impact

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Gabe Montesanti and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful and redemptive story of how the dazzling world of roller derby helped one young woman transform her fear and self-doubt into gutsy, big-hearted, adventurous living “A universal story of healing and triumph, made all the more beautiful, wild, and free by Gabe’s fierce love for roller derby and her team, who become her family.”—ABBY WAMBACH, Olympian, activist, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wolfpack ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Book Riot Growing up queer in a conservative Midwestern town, Gabe Montesanti never felt comfortable in her own skin. A competitive swimmer, she turned to perfectionism and self-control to create a sense of safety, only to develop an eating disorder and constantly second-guess her instincts. When she enters graduate school in St. Louis, she is determined to put the baggage of her childhood behind her. With no prior experience, she joins Arch Rival, one of the top-ranked roller derby leagues in the world. Gabe instantly falls in love with the sport’s roughness, intensity, and open embrace of people who are literally and figuratively scarred. She soon finds community and a sense of belonging, reveling in the tattoos, glitter, and campiness. But when Gabe suffers a catastrophic injury, she can no longer ignore the parallels between the physicality of roller derby and the unresolved trauma of her upbringing. Rendered inactive, forced to be still, Gabe realizes she needs to heal her emotional wounds as much as her physical ones; she must confront her fear and self-diminishment in order to feel truly alive. Told with unflinching honesty and a giant dose of wonder, Brace for Impact is a tender, inspiring memoir about the everyday heroism of pursuing a life less ordinary, and the deeply human need to be at peace with who you are.

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Dorothy Firman and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects the stories and life lessons learned by the survivors of US Airways Flight 1549 after its crash in the Hudson River in 2009, and celebrates the values of love, family, trust, and faith.

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Apocalypse D and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two archenemies/best friends set off on a journey across America to save their friend. They have six days to reach San Francisco from Kentucky, but they have no money and few practical skills. Along the way, they encounter truckers, pro-wrestlers, love-crazed middle-aged Japanese women, robots, an insane smoothie maker, and a plan to bring down the Internet.

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Janice Kay Johnson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: Bound by fate, a couple confronts danger and desire. Can she trust a stranger? The sole survivor of a deliberate plane crash, Maddy Kane has gone from protected witness to roaming target. Badly injured and lost in the wilderness, Maddy is forced to trust the stranger who came to her aid. No mere hiker, Will Gannon is former Delta Force. The battle-scarred medic knows he is Maddy’s only hope in a desperate situation. With survival a long shot, can the two become allies, and maybe more—before it’s too late?

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Becky Harmon and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dex Alexander has made an easy transition from flying planes in the Army to being a civilian airline pilot. Life in the military kept her from forming any romantic relationships—at least that’s what she tells herself. Analyzing the real reasons would force her to dwell on feelings and emotions she’d rather not think about. From the outside, it looks like Lucy Donovan leads an exciting life. Being a US Air Marshal takes her all over the world. But after fifteen years, the job has become a habit more than an adventure. She might finally be ready to settle down. As the two women battle the challenges in their own lives, their connection to each other becomes evident. Can Dex convince Lucy they have a chance together before Lucy disappears again?

Download or read book Bracing for Impact written by Robin Suerig Holleran and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Surviving is a true blessing that few get to experience.” Being strapped in the seat of a plane as it plunges into a nosedive midair is everyone’s worst nightmare. Bracing for Impact’s compilers and contributors know. They have both lived out that fear and survived, albeit badly hurt, in their own plane crashes. In this collection of true-life survivor tales, people from all walks of life—a freelance writer, a crew member of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band, a naval flight surgeon, a teenager, and a newlywed on her honeymoon, among others—recount their traumatic narrow escapes as engines stalled, fuel ran out, hazardous weather conditions descended, and landings did not go according to plan. In the face of death, as life flashed before their eyes—or not, as some wryly note—these survivors encountered the terrific split of before and after the crash. Their lives, though preserved, would change forever. Perhaps more significant than the crash itself is how each story plays out in the aftermath of the ordeal. In heart-wrenching, unrelenting honesty, these stories explore the wide spectrum of impacts on survivors—ranging from debilitating fear, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse, to a renewed sense of urgency, where survivors swear to live each day to the fullest and rededicate their lives to helping others. Including the 1977 story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and vocalist Cassie Gaines, Bracing for Impact is as much a horrific account of air disasters as it is a celebration and recognition of the people who survived them. Fans of the 2016 Clint Eastwood film Sully starring Tom Hanks will enjoy this edge-of-your-seat read!

Download or read book Brace for Impact written by Joseph E. Panko, Jr and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an IBM executive, former pro bowling protégé, and friend to many of our nation’s most iconic celebrities and politicians, Joe Panko was leading what many would call a charmed life. Until the day in 1989 when a plane crash into New York’s East River altered the course of his life and triggered the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that he would have to navigate for the rest of his life. Joe shares his story so that it may help others recognize the signs of PTSD in themselves or someone they love and shorten their path toward recovery. “With raw honesty and vulnerability, Brace for Impact is a story of courage, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.” - K. Ranga Rama Krishnan, MD “Brace for Impact will help countless people navigate life’s ups and downs.” - Jim Nantz, CBS Sports “There are different forms of PTSD, whether it’s as a civilian or military. Joe has figured out what works for him. It could work for you.” - Jason Morello, Staff Sergeant First Class, US Army Special Forces