Inspiring Stories

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"Yes, I Can"

Seven inspiring stories of people who proved the naysayers wrong.

in Reader's Digest - July 2005

10 Reasons to Love Our Country

10 Reasons to Love Our Country

What makes America great? Discover our country's strength, spirit and goodness through these amazing individuals.

in Reader's Digest - July 2009

13 Women and Their Necklace

13 Women and Their Necklace

What 13 women learned about life, love, and happiness from one spectacular necklace.

By Cheryl Jarvis in Reader's Digest - September 2008

18 Distinguished Men and Women on Who Inspires Them

18 Distinguished Men and Women on Who Inspires Them

In the spirit of the season, we honor those whose wise words, kind acts, and good humor have changed our lives.

in Reader's Digest - December 2008

18 Distinguished Men and Women Talk About Who Inspire Them Most

18 Distinguished Men and Women Talk About Who Inspire Them Most

What better time of year to say thanks? Here, a group of distinguished men and women talk about who has inspired them most.

Contributing writers: Lois Cahall, Margaret Heffernan, Alanna Nash in Reader's Digest - December 2008

2007 Hero of the Year

2007 Hero of the Year

Moezeldin Elmostafa's testimony released 3 innocent lacrosse players of accused sexual assault of an exotic dancer.

in Reader's Digest - April 2008

2007 Hero of the Year: The Purse Catcher

2007 Hero of the Year: The Purse Catcher

Erin Donovan had just emerged from the post office when she saw two men streaking across the parking lot. "They stole my purse!" a woman screamed.

in Reader's Digest - January 2007

5 Winners Teach Us How to Learn From Failure

5 Winners Teach Us How to Learn From Failure

Sometimes life throws you a curveball, hands you a lemon, or knocks you for a loop. But knowing how to approach failure can be the first step to success. The latest science and strategies on how to win in the end.

By Joe Kita in Reader's Digest - May 2009

A Brave Battle Against Leukemia and a Mother's Promise

A Brave Battle Against Leukemia and a Mother's Promise

After Michael learned he had leukemia, he asked his mother to promise one thing -- that she become a nurse.

By Cynthia Dermody in Reader's Digest - January 2008

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