WHAT'S POSSIBLE!
Praise for What's Possible!
50 True Stories of People Who Dared to Dream They Could Make a Difference
(Meredith Books)
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Daryn Kagan has gathered incredible stories in her 20-year career as a TV journalist, garnering numerous honors and Emmy Awards along the way. As a CNN anchor from 1994-2006, Daryn was the news anchor millions of viewers turned to first during the breaking news stories and events that shaped their lives, and the world today.
From Africa with U2's Bono to report on AIDS and famine across that continent, to numerous live red carpet events from the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Daryn covered the news stories that mattered most to CNN viewers around the globe. Additionally, Daryn reported live from areas of war, including the Middle East during the war in Iraq, to Cape Canaveral during the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, Washington during the DC sniper attacks, and Russia to cover international figure skating. Daryn was also one of a handful of national news anchors on the air live as the terrorist attacks against the United States began on Sept. 11, 2001.
In her first book, What's Possible! 50 True Stories of People Who Dared to Dream They Could Make A Difference, Daryn presents original inspiring stories of memorable people who defied the odds, survived incredible hardships, dreamed big, transformed grief to benefit others, and overcome all kinds of obstacles to inspire others each day.
Daryn's hope for What's Possible! goes far beyond sharing with others these incredible stories of people overcoming all types of obstacles to achieve their dreams. Through "Daryn's Takeaways" at the end of the chapters, Daryn shares her insight and experiences with the person from each chapter so the reader can apply the lessons learned to possibly create some What's Possible! dreams of their own.
"Truly inspiring! Every few pages opens the world to another brave, awesome yet -- and this is the best part -- real person reaching for the life he or she was destined to live. I'm ready to go run my marathon."
Jean Chatzky, author of Making Money, Not Excuses and Today business contributor
"This is an amazing book. Every story is so meaningful and inspirational -- Daryn deserves a lot of credit for putting it all together. Anyone who reads What's Possible! will be motivated to think the impossible but really appreciate the day-to-day.
Wolf Blitzer, CNN anchor
"I've been a fan of Daryn Kagan's for a long time, and it's been delightful watching her progress from one who reports the news to one who inspires it. The stories she reports in What's Possible! could make anyone feel, just by reading them, that they too could reach for the stars."
Marianne Williamson, author, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles
"A Sufi mystic once said, "When the heart weeps for what it's lost, the soul rejoices for what it's found." Daryn Kagan's beautiful book tells us stories of ordinary people who have endured extraordianry losses. And page after page we read about souls who have rejoiced for what they found. Each one has found something different yet spectacular: renewed faith in themselves, the ability to love others, the discovery that one can be broken and still be whole. When I finished the book, I felt beter. Better about the world and better about what is possible. I think every newspaper editor and every TV news producer should be required to read this book and then reconsider what is truly newsworthy.
Dr. Dan Gottlieb, author of Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life
"What's Possible! takes you on an inspiring journey that opens the door to the fulfillment of your dreams. After reading these amazing stories of courage, passion, and creativity, you can't help but believe that you have the power to make a difference in your life too!"
Cheryl Richardson, author of The Unmistakable Touch of Grace; How to Recognize and Respond to the Spiritual Signposts in Your Life