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Winning Ways
When Michael Chang entered the pro tennis scene in 1987, many thought he would never be a serious opponent. Yet he soon established himself as one of the world's best players. He has won numerous Grand Slam titles over the past decade.

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Beyond the Brass Ring
Pete Maravich was the youngest player ever inducted into The Basketball Hall of Fame. He averaged 24.2 points per game in a 10-year NBA career that put him on the All Star Team five times. But while basketball glory brought him fame and fortune, it wasn’t until one fitful night in November 1982 that he found what he’d been seeking all along.

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A Jew Finds Jesus
Stan Telchin felt betrayed. His 21-year-old daughter had announced her belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Stan set out to prove that Jesus couldn’t possibly be the Jewish Messiah, and set himself up for the biggest surprise of his life.

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Redefining Success
Contrary to what he used to think, Ed Becker discovered that success in life is not measured by what one achieves, but by what or who one receives.

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God and Science Collide
Can a scientist believe in God? For some, only if the Bible passes the acid test of science: unerring accuracy and up-to-date with scientific discoveries. Dr. Hugh Ross spent two years testing the Bible and was brought to his knees by what he found.

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A Cinderella Story
Dottie Duke felt like Cinderella the day she married Charlie Duke, one of a handful of men who have walked on the moon. But the fairy tale fizzled fast. While Charlie trained for his moon walk, she was left on her own to find the love and fulfillment she craved.

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The Paradox of Power
Positions of power were nothing new to Charles Colson, who served as President Richard Nixon's top aide when the Watergate scandal exploded. But it took the drama of Watergate, the curious experience of a friend, and a prison term to teach him about a power so great it could change even him.

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The Moon Is Not Enough
General Charles Duke’s successful astronautical career landed him on the moon in 1972. But coming back to Earth and solving his personal problems challenged him more than rocket science ever did.

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The Goal of My Life
Before becoming a businessman and reknowned public speaker, Paul Henderson played professional hockey for 18 years. He is remembered fondly by Canadian hockey fans for scoring the winning goal of the 1972 Canada/Russia hockey series.

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The Only Way To Go
Roger Neilson has coached with the NHL for 24 years. During this time he has worked with more teams than any other coach in the game. He currently acts as Director for the Roger Neilson Hockey Camp for kids and is in demand as a public speaker who shares about his battle with cancer.

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I Found Out by Accident
Since the release of her first album in 1983, Kelita has recorded numerous Top 10 singles and received several country music awards. She has shared the stage with personalities such as Jim Carey, Randy Travis, Reba McIntire and Michelle Wright.

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A Cry for Help
Despite growing up in an impoverished Cree community in Northern Quebec and being torn away from his family and placed in a residential school, Billy Diamond has gone on to become a successful businessman and political leader.

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Surrender to Succeed
From humble beginnings as a player, Joe Gibbs went on to a stellar coaching career with the Washington Redskins. He led the team to three Super Bowl victories and earned a place in the Football Hall of Fame. Joe now owns a successful NASCAR team.

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An Audience of One
In 1996, after winning the British Open and the PGA Tour Championship, professional golfer Tom Lehman was named the PGA player of the year. The following April, he was ranked number one in the world.

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Letting Go For Good
Catriona LeMay Doan took to the ice at an early age, and soon made her mark as a top speedskater. She's now ranked as one of the world's top speedskaters -- especially after setting world records in the 500 and 1500 metre races.

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