f how real people responded to conflict situations in unusual and creative ways. Some intensely moving, some funny, some startling or surprising -- these stories bring tears to the eyes and open the heart with a deep appreciation for what is possible. This book covers the full spectrum of life - from conflicts all of us face, to situations of extreme violence or war. The solutions each person finds here are unique - no two are exactly the same, so you'll stay on the edge of your seat through the last page.

"She awoke from a deep sleep to a strange man kicking in the door to her bedroom. She couldn't imagine him waiting patiently while she reached under her pillow for her gun. In a moment of fear and courage, she took an unusual action that she believes saved her life, steering them both away from the violent ending that seemed inevitable..."

Read this and 60 other short stories that will inspire you--and perhaps lead you to discover creative solutions in your own life in unexpected ways.