In November 1941, about 100 university students began their short-term compulsory military training with the 15th Infantry Battalion. Most were aged 19-22, had daytime jobs and were evening or external students from the arts, commerce and law faculties. They were ambitious, hard-working young men anxious to make their way in the world. Their compulsory military training was due to end on 4 February 1942 and the students would then be released to return to their jobs and continue their part-time studies. The outbreak of the Pacific War on 7 December changed everything. In April 1942, the 15th Battalion was given 24 hours' notice to move from Caloundra to Townsville. In January 1943 the Battalion went to New Guinea to take part in the Salamaua and Lae campaigns and did not return to Brisbane until July 1944. In November it was sent to fight in Bougainville. The Battalion finally returned home in January 1946 and most returned to resume their studies and jobs within the community. This book tells the story of those Queensland University students of `U' Company, 15th Battalion during its brief existence. It covers their wartime service in all its tragedy and triumph and how they resumed their lives, studies and careers once the war was over. Most regard themselves as being very fortunate - to have survived the war, to have learned to cope with adversity, to have learned the importance of getting on with life in spite of insurmountable obstacles and in having been able to make the most of opportunities that arose. They have been fortunate to find a life beyond adversity.

This book is an extended version of Robert's first book, Succeed Beyond Adversity. It gives the full story of Robert's vicissitudes in life. See how Robert Comradd Sr. faced difficulties in the military and returned home to face even more dilemmas. Robert proves that you have to fight for what you want in life.

“Loss and Pain are inevitable adversities of life, but they come with two options—either resist and suffer the adversities OR accept and grow beyond the adversities.” Blooming Beyond Pain is the journey of a young widow from grief to grace. The author speaks about the challenges of life, which follows the loss of a loved one and the lessons associated with them. She then reveals the exact path, which she chose to heal herself holistically to live happily, beyond her pain. The book guides the reader to take effective actions to heal their pain and grow beyond their adversities. You must read this book if you: • Are grieving the loss of a loved one • Agree that life is fragile and death and grief are certain in life • Have lost your path and need to figure out the purpose of life • Are curious to know how a young widow can start reliving beyond her pain This book will help you to: • Have a closer look at the fragile life and understand its uncertainty in a better way • Come out of the illusions of life and live in the present • Improve perspectives on life • Look beyond adversities and see unlimited possibilities • Build a positive attitude towards life and become a victor. DON’T WAIT! Without any second thought, grab the book and begin your journey towards blooming beyond your pain.

Shevelle not only takes you through her personal journey of accomplishment, but she shares with you 8 character traits that she learned to identify and embrace along the way. Shevelle demonstrates how you too can implement these very same character traits in your life when faced with similar adversities. Never let life's difficulties define who you are. Rather, let them strengthen and fuel you so that you can turn your obstacles into opportunities for greatness. Push beyond life's limitations so that you can ultimately step into your purpose and live the life you were created to live, an abundant purposeful life.

No one searches for adversity. Bad things happen. Yet how many of us will know what to do to prevent our lives from spiraling out of control when we encounter traumatic events that threaten our safety, careers, emotions, health, or relationships? In this pragmatic and inspirational book, experienced US-based life coach and former psychotherapist Eileen Lenson shows us tools to turn suffering into hope and develop resilience by combining scientific research with an understanding of our emotional and spiritual lives. She cuts through existing myths and provides readers with a look into what it takes to not just overcome adversity and survive, but to thrive. Written to help anyone who finds themselves in a painful place, regardless of social background, culture, religion or education, each chapter describes from a scientific, psychological and spiritual perspective, why we do the things we do. Armed with this knowledge we can learn to manage our feelings and respond to devastating events with the skills to seek healthy coping options and change our lives for the better. In this book you’ll learn how to: • Use five core factors of your life — forgiveness, courage, perspective, perseverance, and hope — to reduce emotional suffering. • Identify and replace unproductive coping skills with healthy thoughts, feelings and behaviors. • Master new skills through practice exercises. • Benefit from the stories of others, just like you, who have faced and overcome adversity.

To move beyond pain and suffering does not necessarily mean to live without pain and suffering. It means learning to adapt to adversity so the most difficult parts of our lives are no longer the most significant parts of our lives. Life comes at us quickly and is like a series of doors. Sometimes we don't like the doors we have to go through, but we still have to walk through them. We all experience hardships in our lives so it is of great help to have tools in place for challenges we are experiencing in the moment to minimize despair, as well as unpredictable stressors such as pain, trauma, diseases and other illnesses, financial trouble, relationship issues, loss, fear, anxiety, and depression, to name just a few. This book provides practical concepts and strategies for how to cope and manage these and other situations to reduce the burden they bring, be it physical, emotional, or both. When we learn to live beyond our pain and suffering, our physical and/or emotional challenges do not become the dominant force in our lives.