Introduction by Rudyard KiplingWhen I penned If—, I never imagined it would echo through ages and tongues, quoted by soldiers and schoolboys, rebels and rulers alike. It was born not in triumph, but in quiet contemplation—after failure, disgrace, and the collapse of certainties.This poem was my way of capturing the invisible scaffolding that holds us up when the … [Read more...] about Rudyard Kipling’s “If—” Reimagined by Icons of Resilience
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Kristin Hannah’s Women Explore Resilience and Adaptability
Welcome, everyone, to what promises to be an extraordinary and enlightening conversation. Today, we are bringing together some of the most iconic and resilient female characters in literature, all beautifully crafted by the talented Kristin Hannah. These women have endured the harshest of circumstances—whether it was the brutality of war, the weight of societal … [Read more...] about Kristin Hannah’s Women Explore Resilience and Adaptability