One inch from death

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The story of Dana Bienenfeld, a 13-year old who was almost crushed by a 10,000-lb granite rock during her class field trip to Yosemite National Park in Jun 1972, is recounted. Bienefeld was saved from the mishap through the help of 30 rescue workers led by park administrator, Graham Pierce.

Author: Bowker, Michael
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1999
Personal narratives, Accidents, Rescue work, Life-saving, Lifesaving, Yosemite National Park, California

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Second gift of life

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Vincent and Deanne Sferrino courageously searched for the biological mother of their adopted daughter Alice, in the hopes of finding a donor for Alice's kidney, which has been ravaged by nephritis. Alice's biological mother readily agreed to donate a kidney to her long lost daughter.

Author: Bowker, Michael
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
Case studies, Behavior, Kidneys, Kidney transplantation, Parent and child, Parent-child relations, Adoptive parents, Desertion and non-support, Desertion and nonsupport

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A champion's journey

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Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon helped his team win two successive NBA championships after adopting a selfless attitude on court. He overcame selfishness and a short temper to become the Most Valuable Player in the 1993-1994 season.

Author: Bowker, Michael
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Achievements and awards, African American basketball players, Olajuwon, Hakeem

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