The harrowing journey of a teenage bride who endured years of abuse in Canada highlights her resilience and determination. Despite the challenges she faced, Samra Zafar relentlessly pursued her dreams, showcasing her strength and courage in overcoming adversity. Her story is one of empowerment and hope, illustrating the fight for personal freedom and the pursuit of a better life.
Ted Nolan's journey from a small northern reservation to the NHL is a testament to overcoming adversity. Growing up in poverty on the Garden River reserve, he fell in love with hockey while making his own backyard rink. Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 1978, Nolan's true talent emerged as a coach. He led the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds to three consecutive Memorial Cup Finals and transformed the Buffalo Sabres into the “hardest-working team in professional sports,” earning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's best coach. However, despite his success, Nolan was not re-signed by the Sabres and found himself out of the NHL for a decade. During this time, he coached the Moncton Wildcats to the Memorial Cup and led Latvia to a near-draw against Team Canada, showcasing his coaching prowess. Yet, he faced systemic barriers, stating, “If my skin were white, I’d be coaching.” This narrative highlights not only Nolan's achievements but also the injustices he faced, making it a story of resilience, learning, and the quest for recognition in a challenging world. It reflects on the importance of courage and humility in the face of adversity.
Trnitá cesta za svobodou. Autorka je spisovatelka, aktivistka za lidská práva a zakladatelka neziskové organizace na pomoc týraným ženám. V této knize líčí, co všechno musela prožít, než se jí podařilo postavit se na vlastní nohy. V šestnácti letech jí rodina podle muslimských zvyklostí domluvila sňatek s mužem, jehož dívka nikdy předtím neviděla a za nímž by se musela vypravit do Kanady. Samra, která touží po vzdělání, se tedy vydává do daleké země a doufá, že se jí podaří dokončit studium a pokračovat na univerzitě. V Kanadě však na ni čeká zcela jiná realita...