Tragedies and Triumphs Videos

When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.

Haunted while awake, haunted while asleep, Raskolnikov cannot escape his crime.

Exploring ideas of socialism with a group of friends, Dostoevsky was arrested and, after a trial of sorts, was condemned to death.

C.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis changed his name to "Jack Lewis" when he was a young boy.

Still in remission, Joy was well enough to take a trip with Jack to one of his favorite places in the world.

During the second world war, people in Britian were facing life and death issues every day.

Although her cancer was so advanced by the time it was detected, Joy Davidman Lewis had a remarkable remission.

Returning from a trip to Chicago, stating that he had a cold, the President discussed options and next steps with his advisors.

Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, survived her husband (King George VI) by fifty years.

On the last day of his life, King George VI was at Sandringham, his favorite home.

A heavy smoker, the King developed lung cancer.

Anna Jackson was at her husband's bedside when the General died.

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