Jill Lauren profiles individuals who live with learning difficulties and have effectively overcome their LD to achieve success. These moving sketched highlight the stories of a remarkable group of children and adults who lead fulfilling lives because of their hard work, courage, and resilience. Each person describes the resources they used to focus on their strengths and to never give up. Tis is an uplifting book for people of all ages and abilities since it inspires readers to triumph over their struggles and to strive to each their goals. Originally published in 1997, this new edition includes a "10-years-later" update on each individual profiled.