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Finding Gilbert

Finding Gilbert

While stationed in France during World War II, an American soldier took a seven-year-old orphan under his wing. Decades later, his daughter made it her mission to locate that boy.

By Diane Covington in Reader's Digest - June 2009

Heroes: Roadside Inferno

Heroes: Roadside Inferno

The big rig was about to explode and the driver's legs were engulfed in flames. The Coopers came to the rescue.

By Jason Kersten

Rumor Detectives: True Story or Online Hoax?

Rumor Detectives: True Story or Online Hoax?

Giant dogs? One-winged airplanes? Death by Pop Rocks? Sounds like a case for Snopes.com.

By David Hochman in Reader's Digest - April 2009

To Catch an Identity Thief

To Catch an Identity Thief

"I hunted down the woman who stole my life"

By Anita Bartholomew in Reader's Digest

"Yes, I Can"

Seven inspiring stories of people who proved the naysayers wrong.

in Reader's Digest - July 2005

Big Man on Campus

Big Man on Campus

He arrived with nothing but the clothes on his back. He left a winner.

By Michael Lewis from "THE BLIND SIDE" in Reader's Digest - November 2006

Woman Who Lost Leg Finds Inspiration from Disabled Dolphin

Woman Who Lost Leg Finds Inspiration from Disabled Dolphin

After losing her leg in a brutal war, Maja Kazazic thought she'd never walk without pain again. Then she saw the dolphin with an artificial tail, and her life changed once more.

By Jennifer Rawlings in Reader's Digest - October 2009

The World's Dumbest Criminals: The Inanity Defense

The World's Dumbest Criminals: The Inanity Defense

Every year we track down the dumbest criminals in the world. Thinking of joining their ranks?

By Andy Simmons in Reader's Digest - November 2009

Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez

Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez

He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories.

in Reader's Digest - November 2009

Second Acts: Recession Success Stories

Second Acts: Recession Success Stories

Laid low by a layoff? Worried about your prospects? Let these four reinvention stories inspire you.

By Adam Piore in Reader's Digest - November 2009

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