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growth through adversity

Books about growth through adversity for readers of all ages.

Cover of Antifragile

Antifragile

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Genís Sánchez Barberán, Albino Santos Mosquera

Ages 16–18resiliencegrowth through adversity

Cover of Wulf the Saxon

Wulf the Saxon

G. A. Henty

Ages 10–15courageloyalty