Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying

by Nick Vujicic

No bully can define who you are.

With no arms, no legs and no defence, Nick Vujicic has been a bully's target and knows what it feels like to be picked on and pushed around: it makes your stomach hurt, gives you nightmares and feels like there is no hope in sight.

Nick has experienced bullying of all kinds for being 'different'. But he's learned that he doesn't have to play the bully's game - and neither do you. In Stand Strong Nick gives you strategies for developing a 'bully defence system', so you can handle bullies of all kinds by building your strength from the inside out.

Find out how to:

- Turn being bullied into a great opportunity (yes, really!).

- Create a safety zone within yourself.

- Establish strong values that no bully can shake.

- Deal with cyber bullies.

- Develop a spiritual foundation to stay strong against bullying.

- Monitor your emotions and control your response to them.

- Help others who are being bullied.

Are you facing the unwanted attention of a bully? You can stand up to the challenge, because you have greater power over your feelings and your life than you may think! Just ask Nick - the man with no arms or legs ... and 'a ridiculously good life'.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Self Help, Christian Living, Religion, Inspirational, Ebooks

213 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Nicholas James Vujicic (Serbian: Николас Џејмс Вујичић, Nikolas Džejms Vujičić) is a Serbian Australian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of all four limbs. As a child, he struggled mentally and emotionally as well as physically, but eventually came to terms with his disability and, at the age of seventeen, started his own non-profit organisation, Life Without Limbs. Vujicic presents motivational speeches worldwide, on life with a disability, hope and finding meaning in life. He also speaks about his belief that God can use any willing heart to do his work and that God is big enough to overcome any and all disabilities.

Reviews

[Aina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was 15 and it made me feel at ease when it comes to facing my own past experiences with bullying, I was feeling very low and this book was there for me. I usually don't read self help themed books but this one definitely does it for me. I hope it helps others as much as it helped me in the past.

[Darius Murretti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you are a believer or atheist , Jew, muslim , hindu , Taoist etc . , bully or bullied , parent or child ---you will find this book extremely fun, humorous , entertaining , insightful , inspiring and beneficial . ( Do NOT be put off by the fact that Nick converted from atheism to christianity in 9th - 10th grade this is a universal practical loving book on how to steer your mind through the hell of being bullied by your peers and moving on to enjoy a wonderful life !!!! The fact that he is christian merely underscores the fact that you need to get around a supportive crowd if you are being bulled --it could have been any positive loving group of nice people--Do NOT miss this indispensable guide to life ! Listen to this audio book !!! No matter who you are it will enrich your life and help your personal relations and prevent others from manipulating you and robbing your inner peace !!!

Nick shows up as a freshman at high in the USA ( fresh from Australia -- no arms or legs !!- in wheel chair ) Like a lame sheep surrounded by wolves he immediately becomes a target for the school bullies who go to work on his self image calling him "ugly" and saying "you cant even do this - you cant EVEN do that - you'll never be able to do this/that --No one will ever want you Ha ha ha ! " .

Having no arms and legs to defend himself he had to use only his wit , his eyes and his speech to ward off their attacks . He tells how he built his self love and self image when the more sociopathic ( lacking a conscience ) bullies at his school mercilessly ridiculed him . He tells how he "immunized" himself against the bullies who at first made him sick and want to die . 90% of how he won the battle with bullies was by controlling how he reacted internally to their attacks "bully proofing " his mind so their attacks rolled off like water of the back of a duck while filling himself with self love , self belief confidence and a clear purpose in life . by having a clear positive self image as they tried to get him suicidally depressed . They told him he'd never amount to anything or have any kind of a life . He is now married with a child and one of the greatest speakers/ authors and beloved public figure in the world . This is his story plus his practical advise. It would not be an exaggeration to call him an "incarnation of love and wisdom" ( see link to video below )

Nick Vujicic hops/bounces around like a kangaroo and plays soccer , dives off a high diving board and performs other feats an armless legless man should not be able to do :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOzsj...

Nick travels the world speaking at high schools about how to overcome bullies( both outside and inside ) and then continue on to a most wonderful life !!!! In fact he maintains that if we react properly to bullies ( inside and outside ) it makes us MUCH stronger than if we'd never been harassed . ( This is like Carlos Castaneda's "petty tyrants " which he maintains are essential to be subject to and cope with in order to develop one's self control , determination and purpose ) Nck emphasises that we have to seek and find a purpose and be focussed on it to move past the bullies unscathed !

This book advocates strengthening inner mental muscles in response to outer attacks for example :
"LOVE BEATS EGO. WISDOM BEATS STUPIDITY, TRUTH BEATS LIES "

"EVERYONE IS UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL HOW WE SEE THAT PERSON DEPENDS ON OUR INDIVIDUAL VIEW POINT BULLIES JUST HAVE A SHITTY POINT OF VIEW BE GLAD YOU HAVE A POSITIVE POINT OF VIEW "

" VIEW BULLIES AS LIARS IF BULLIES DO VICIOUSLY CUT YOU OR WHAT YOU HOLD SACRED DOWN DON'T BELIEVE THAT LIE--HOLD TO WHAT IS TRUE "

" WE ALL HAVE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTIC AND ANY ONE CAN MOCK ANY CHARACTERISTIC TO RUFFLE OUR COOL AS A GOOD NATURED JOKE - BUT THE PERSON MOCKED CAN BE DEEPLY HURT AND HATE YOU WHILE OUTWARDLY LAUGHING IT OFF ."

"NEVER BECOME A BULLY YOURSELF NEVER MOCK OTHERS IN RETURN before you speak ask yourself Is it kind? Is it necessary? Its it true ? "

" VIEW BULLIES AS DISTORTION ARTISTS OF YOUR TRUE IMAGE AND SITUATION -IF BULLIES REPEATEDLY TRY TO PLANT DISTORTED IDEAS IN YOU MIND -GET BACK TO THE TRUTH AND STRENGTHEN YOUR VISION OF IT "

" IF BULLIES MOCK WHAT YOU ENJOY IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISRUPT YOUR ENJOYMENT OF IT -FOCUS ON WHAT YOU ENJOY ABOUT IT ALL THE HARDER - AND FEEL GRATEFUL THAT YOU (UNLIKE THEM) HAVE THE APTITUDE TO APPRECIATE IT "

"REALIZE YOUR UNIQUE VALUE (Aptitudes ) AND PURPOSE( how to benefit the world with your unique gift-- find the purpose for which you were made (Which bullies can not see) AND GO ON TO HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE "

"THE TEENAGE YEARS ARE THE HARDEST BETTER DAYS ARE AHEAD . BE PATIENT. THIS WILL PASS. PEOPLE DO GROW KINDER AS THE MATURE "

" IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD -CARE MORE ABOUT WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT YOU THAN WHAT THE BULLIES DO "

Upon finishing the book you will find yourself smiling , and at peace . One of the most life affirming, sublime , loving , inspiring , uplifting books I've ever read :
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I will definitely be listening this superb audio book again. :) What a find !!

[Nata · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uimitoare poveste de viață. Un om care nu are membre duce o viață mai mult decât normală, pe când, unii dintre noi, uneori, cu toate membrele la locul lor ne plângem de viață grea și fel de fel de situații mărunte.

E o carte pe care o poate citi oricine. O carte adresată tuturor celor care au fost umiliți, hărțuiți și supuși intimidărilor de tot felul, de către colegi, amici și oameni străini. Am vizionat despre Nick Vujicic diferite video pe youtube, dar cred că o să vreau să am și toate cărțile lui. Și neapărat cărțile în original (limba engleză), pentru că traducerea în româna pe care am citit-o eu a fost un dezastru.

[Alice · Rating 1 out of 5]

Jeśli jesteś katolikiem co potrzebuje zwalić sobie konia do małego knobka co jedyne co robi to mówi że bog cię kocha to polecam nawet kartki są takie miękkie że nie potnie kutasa podczas orgazmu

[Eduardo Lecturas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maravilloso! un libro super introspectivo, tanto como Me Llamo Lucy Barton. Un libro donde si bien, se habla de las personas que sufren bullying, pero también de las personas que "practican" el bullying, a pesar de eso, no se les va en contra.

Es una lectura fluida y ligera, que trata el tema del bullying muy bién. La religión está impregnada en cada página y eso me gusto bastante. Deben leerlo, aunque hayan sufrido bullying o no, tienen que leerlo igual.

[Create With Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Matthew 19:26, where Jesus reminds us “with God, all things are possible.” I love this verse because Jesus Himself reminds us that we serve a God of hope.

I think that’s why I am such a huge fan of Nick Vujicic. He is a man who – in spite of all of the odds – took hold of the fact that God had a purpose and plan for his life and never looked back.

In Nick’s latest book, Stand Strong – You Can Overcome Bullying (and Other Stuff That Keeps You Down) – Nick Vujicic – a man with no arms, no legs, an no defense – a man who calls himself “a bully’s dream” – is here with a powerful message for anyone who has ever been bullied:

No bully can define who you are.

In Stand Strong, Nick shares personal experiences, biblical principles and practical advice that will help you to bully-proof your life. He also helps us to understand the mindsets of bullies (it’s not about us – it’s about them!) and provides us with strategies for building up our bully defense system from the inside out.

Nick reminds us that bullying is a global epidemic – but we have the power to change the world! In 2012, Nick visited a school in Hawaii to discuss bullying. A year later he received a letter from the headmaster saying that his visit had transformed the school! In the year that followed, not a single incident of bullying occurred at that school!

Stand Strong – You Can Overcome Bullying is one of those books that should be in every home and in every school. I highly recommend this book and strongly encourage you to read it – to share it with your friends and family – to discuss it with your children.

This is one of those rare books that has the power to transform lives. You never know whose life it will touch... whose life it will transform... whose life it will save.

To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

[Cristina Ermac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nu stiu daca voi fi obiectiva referitor la nota, deoarece Nick Vujicic e o personalitate pe care am admirat-o de mult timp, de aceea eram practic sigura din start ca aceasta carte a lui imi va placea.
Tema de baza abordata in carte e bully-ing-ul si metodele de lupta si evitare a acestuia, o problema des intalnita in ziua de azi pe cand toleranta din pacate isi pierde din valoare. Nick are o abordare extrem de pozitiva a acestei probleme si a celor care o provoaca. El alterneaza in cartea sa sfaturi, idei si solutii cu intamplari si probleme din aceasta categorie pe care le-a intampinat personal asa incat reuseste sa sensibilizeze la maxim si sa faca legatura intre teorie si practica.
Sunt prezente multe idei cu aspect religios, insa sunt prezenate intr-un mod placut si tolerant asa incat nu simti vreo presiune sau ca aceste idei ar fi impuse intr-un anumit fel.
Totusi cartea si sfaturile din ea sunt orientate in mare parte catre adolescenti (ei fiind victimele cele mai dese ale bully-ing-ului ), insa mie imi pare ca e un ghid bunisor si pentru parinti astfel incat, eu, ca mamica, am reusit sa imi gasesc raspunsuri la multe intrebari care nu as fi stiut cum sa le rezolv atunci cand baiatul meu ar fi mare si ar fi nimerit intr-o situatie de acest gen. Deci datorita acestei carti cred ca voi fi mai linistita deoarece voi sti cum sa il invat pe piciul meu sa nu devina o victima si cum sa inlature astfel de problema.
Si in final, e o carte prin care, energia pozitiva si optimismul lui Nick ti se transmite cu fiecare pagina citita, de aceea indiferent de cat de mult esti sau nu interesat de tema abordata, in final te simti parca mai liber si mai curat din punct de vedere spiritual.

[Tabby Shiflett · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
A good place to start for dealing with bullying for teens. The author mixes personal stories with steps to overcome bullying. There's a good list of websites at the end.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

[Stephanie Ziebarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book for any teen, particularly those involved in bullying in any way. Vujicic has a very upbeat, edifying style.

[Pancho Pantera · Rating 5 out of 5]

La primera vez que me encontré con Stand Strong de Nick Vujicic en mi adolescencia, no era el tipo de persona que leía libros de autoayuda. Para mí, esos libros eran para momentos de crisis, o al menos eso creía. Pero este libro era diferente, no se trataba de arreglar algo, sino de convertirse en algo.

En secundaria sufrí de bullying. Nadie quería ser mi amigo, y la soledad se sentía como un eco constante. En ese vacío, mi primer amigo fue Naruto. Ver su historia en el anime me hacía sentir acompañado, como si sus batallas también fueran las mías. Pero en los libros, mi primer amigo fue Nick Vujicic. Era como Naruto, pero en la vida real: alguien que, a pesar de las dificultades, nunca se rindió. Mientras otros veían debilidad en los libros de autoayuda, yo encontraba en sus páginas una fuerza inquebrantable. Me daba vergüenza registrar este libro en Goodreads porque creía que hacerlo era admitir debilidad, justo lo que los mismos que me hacían bullying decían: que leer cosas así era de débiles. Me miraban raro por leer, pero no entendían que cada página me hacía más fuerte.

Todavía recuerdo tener ese libro en mis manos, sintiendo el peso de algo más allá de sus páginas. La vida de Vujicic, un testimonio de voluntad y fe, me habló justo cuando más lo necesitaba. Su historia es un ejemplo de valentía infinita, de aprender a vivir plenamente en un mundo que muchas veces parece lleno de limitaciones. Sus palabras fueron un salvavidas, no porque ofrecieran un plan perfecto, sino porque me hicieron creer que la voluntad puede desafiar incluso las tormentas más fuertes.

Hoy creo que los verdaderamente fuertes son aquellos, como Vujicic, que inspiran a otros desde su propia historia. Este año he decidido volver a su mundo y leeré dos de sus libros más. No por nostalgia, sino por gratitud y por el deseo de seguir aprendiendo de alguien cuya vida encarna la clase de fe y fortaleza que admiro.

Le debo a Stand Strong mi primer paso hacia la lectura significativa. No fue solo el primer libro de mi adolescencia, fue el primer susurro de lo que significa vivir sin tambalearse.

Esta vez, escucho ese susurro de nuevo, con todo el corazón.

[MrBuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Książka ma swoje braki ale tylko jeśli chodzi o linki - tak brakuje Polskich stron pomocy.
Nick Vujicic, urodził się bez rąk i nóg, wychował w Australii a uczył się w US borykając się z prześladowaniami na tle swojej niepełnosprawności a nawet akcentu.

Autor za młodu nawet wdał się w bójkę!! Powiecie no way?! A jednak!
Podobno dręczycieli jest pełno jak i ich ofiar i są wszędzie, na całym Świecie w każdej szkole i na każdym podwórku. Nick ewangelista i mówca, mentor uczy młodych nauk z Biblii i Jezusa, że siłą napędową Świata jest miłość.

Ten ewangelista pokazuje jak problem przemocy wpływa na życie i śmierć milionów dzieci i młodzieży i to dosłownie - panuje podobno plaga samobójstw wśród młodzieży.
A u Nicka znajdziesz pomoc a bynajmniej Cię pocieszy i zobaczysz, ze nie jesteś sam.

Radzi jak się przygotować psychicznie do konfrontacji i jak z niej wybrnąć. Pokazuje różne typy prześladowców i że lepiej zejść niektórym z drogi np.: takim w ciemnej uliczce.

Pokazuje co zwabia prześladowców jak myślą i co zrobić aby się ich pozbyć.
Jest też rozdział o cyberprzemocy która jest nawet gorsza w skutkach od tej w świecie rzeczywistym.
Autor pokazuje co robić, jak się zachować w Internecie i czego nie robić gdyż sieć nie zapomina - tak koniec z sex fociami bo taka chwila słabości może zawarzyć nawet na naszej karierze zawodowej.

Poza tym mówi gdzie szukać pomocy, szkoda tylko, że są to strony anglojęzyczne dla US uczniów - czy przekład nie mógł dodać polskich odpowiedników? Nick na pewno by taką inicjatywę poparł!

Książka może być pomocna nawet dla dorosłego w pewnych aspektach choć jeśli chodzi o zwrócenie się w Polsce do władz to kiepsko to widzę, chyba, że przez urzędnika lub kogoś obeznanego w prawie.

Nick, please write a book like this for adults! And please provide country specific support links!

5 STAR za cenne rady ale ten horrendalny minus za brak Polskich odpowiedników grup wsparcia i pomocy...

[Amber Orvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a powerful book and I encourage and highly recommend everyone that can read PLEASE read this and I to am born with a disability and the name of my disability is called Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Bilateral Clefting-Cleft Lip/Palate and have been bullied many times in my life since I was a little girl and I still get bullied in different ways til this day, but I cope with it and it makes me that much stronger as a person and I know how to deal with it, but this book helps me even more on handling it even more better or the right way. If you or your loved one is dealing with this PLEASE have them read this and or read it to them. Also I’m an advocate for people with disabilities that can’t defend themselves and to educate people all over and to be a voice for them and myself.

[Artsalnov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Очередной блокбастер от автора бестселлера «Жизнь без границ».
Складывается впечатление, что не будь Ник Вуйчич таким, книжки с подобным содержанием нафиг никому не сдались бы.
Но стоит только поместить его во всей красе на обложку, как срабатывает триггер, мол ну Ник то плохого не посоветует.
В целом, действительно советует только хорошее, правда от этого читать легче не становится.
Всё это можно поставит на полку к «успешному успеху» и «как сделать самого себя_______(подставь нужный срок)», текст с постоянно повторяющейся собственной историей в миксе с письмами читателей… в общем при всем уважении к автору, ну нет. Имхо, это чисто коммерческий продукт, созданный по большей части, меркантильными продюсерами.

[Joy Michelle Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational speaker and author Nick Vujicic has captivated audiences worldwide with his motivational talks and heartfelt messages. Born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare condition resulting in the absence of all four limbs, Vujicic has overcome unimaginable challenges with faith, determination, and an unshakable sense of purpose. His book Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying (and Other Stuff That Keeps You Down) provides an inspiring and practical guide for young people, parents, and educators on how to navigate the often painful experience of bullying.

🔗 Read the full review here: thejoyousliving.com/book-review-stand-strong-by-nick-vujicic

[Asmaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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"Another small act of generosity would be to offer up prayers for those in need. You and I can't perform miracles, but prayers connect us to Someone who can. Miracles may not be within our reach, but God's..."

Reflected Wisdom:
Prayer is the purest kind of love your soul can offer anyone... It's the most sincere, most valuable gift that'll lighten up those who you care for lives without them ever knowing so.
Wish and pray for the best for everyone, knowing deep in your heart that by honestly doing so you'll only be doing the best for yourself; because love and kindness is a renewable resource that'll always find its way back to you ❤️

[Rany Dwi · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Kau bisa mengatakan hal-hal buruk tentangku, tapi kau tak akan bisa menyentuh siapa diriku dari dalam. Kau tak bisa membuatku merasa diriku buruk. Aku tahu siapa diriku, dan aku berdiri di atas kedua kakiku sendiri.” –hlm. 46

Kita semua pernah merasa kesepian di titik tertentu dalam hidup kita. Tak seorang pun di dunia ini yang tidak pernah merasa berbeda atau terasing pada suatu waktu. Namun, kau bisa melakukan sesuatu tentang hal itu, yaitu berhenti menunggu dunia mendatangimu dan mengulurkan tanganmu sendiri untuk meraihnya.

Tidak ada jaminan bahwa penindas tak akan datang dan mengincarmu, atau bahwa setiap hari akan sama seperti hari lain, tapi selama kau menolak membiarkan orang lain mengendalikan perasaanmu terhadap diri sendiri atau terhadap cita-cita dan tujuanmu, kau akan baik-baik saja.

Namun, tetap saja, bila kau ditindas, rasanya menyakitkan. Itu pengalaman yang sangat buruk yang sering kali terasa seolah-olah tak akan berakhir.


“Memiliki impian itu baik, tapi kau takkan pernah bisa mendapatkan hidup yang kauinginkan kecuali kau bangkit dari tempat tidur dan pergi mengejarnya.” –hlm. 57

Kalau kita membiarkan penindas menyeret kita jatuh dengan kekejaman dan keburukan mereka, kenapa kita tidak bisa menarik diri kita untuk bangkit dengan menjadi sahabat bagi diri kita sendiri dan membangun keyakinan serta semangat kita ketika kita memerlukan dorongan?
Remaja sering kali bersikap sangat kritis terhadap dirinya sendiri. Pada tahun-tahun itu, kita selalu membandingkan diri dengan teman sekelas atau sahabat dan bertanya mengapa kita tidak bisa setinggi pemuda itu, atau secantik gadis itu, atau lebih populer, atau lebih atletis, atau lebih pintar. Kalau kita bisa bersikap kritis pada diri sendiri, kenapa kita tidak bisa membangkitkan semangat kita sendiri juga?

“Kau tidak perlu membuat orang lain terkesan. Semata jadilah diri sendiri dan biarkan mereka mencaritahu sekeren apa dirimu.” –hlm. 126

Mungkin berbaik hati kepada mereka yang menindasmu tidak akan membuat mereka berhenti, setidaknya dengan segera. Tidak ada jaminan. Beberapa dari mereka pada dasarnya memang kejam dan pemarah. Jadi, berbaikhatilah. Terus tanam benih-benih kasih itu. Bila kau tidak memiliki sahabat, jadilah seorang sahabat. Berikan pelukan secara cuma-cuma. Berikan senyum gratis. Kau tak akan pernah tahu apa yang akan tumbuh dari kebaikanmu. Terkadang keajaiban terjadi. Kau bahkan dapat mengubah seorang penindas menjadi sahabat.

“Jadilah sahabat bagi dirimu sendiri. Ampuni kesalahan, kelemahan, dan kegagalanmu. Berbaikhatilah terhadap dirimu sebagai gantinya. Berfokuslah pada hal-hal yang baik.” –hlm. 39


Nick Vujicic adalah penulis terlaris internasional versi New York Times, penginjil, pembicara motivasi, dan pemimpin organisasi nirlaba Life Without Limbs. Dia telah menginspirasi jutaaan orang di seluruh dunia, berbicara di depan orang dari segala usia mengenai cara untuk mengatasi berbagai rintangan, meraih impian, serta tak pernah menyerah.

Setiap orang pernah merasa ditindas, begitu juga dengan Nick. Yang terlahir tanpa tangan dan kaki. Yang sering mendapat ejekan, hinaan, dan cemooh tentang dirinya dari orang-orang disekitarnya. Penindasan itu berlanjut sampai dia beranjak dewasa. Bahkan dia sempat berencana untuk bunuh diri. Nick mengira ia takkan bisa pergi berkuliah, mencari nafkah, atau memberikan sumbangan kepada dunia. Dia mengira tak ada wanita yang mencintainya sebagai seorang suami, dan tak pernah terpikir bahwa ia akan bisa menjadi seorang ayah.

Sebenarnya, siapapun takkan bisa membayangkan rencana apa yang dimiliki Allah bagi kita. Jadi, Nick menyarankan bahwa kita bersama-sama bertahan untuk melihat kebaikan apa yang telah dirancangkan hidup ini bagi kita.

Melalui buku Stand Strong ini, Nick, memberikan berbagai strategi untuk membangun “sistem pertahanan terhadap penindasan” agar kita bisa mengatasi dan mengalahkan berbagai jenis penindasan dengan membangun kekuatan dari dalam diri kita.

Dalam buku ini pula saya tahu bahwa teman-teman yang menjadi sahabat bisa memberikan pengaruh terbaik dalam hidup atau malah yang terburuk. Itulah sebabnya, sangat penting untuk memilih teman-temanmu dengan cermat.

Ini pesan Nick untuk kita : Kalau seseorang melukaimu, jadilah pribadi yang mengulurkan tangan kepada orang yang sedang terluka. Kalau kau tidak diperlakukan dengan penuh kasih, ubahlah pola itu dengan menawarkan kasih kepada orang lain. Kalau tak ada seorang pun yang mau berdiri bagimu, berdirilah bagi orang lain.

Jadilah begitu nyaman dengan diri sendiri agar orang lain juga bisa merasa nyaman dengan dirimu. Ciptakanlah kehidupan yang membuat begitu bersukacita sampai mereka ingin turut serta dalam kebahagianmu.

Ini benar-benar buku yang sangat menginsiprasi. Tentang perjalanan hidup Nick yang tak mudah. Ia bisa bangkit dan merengkuh orang-orang yang menindasnya. Ia pernah merasakan sakit hati. Namun, ia tak membiarkan perasaan itu membelenggu dirinya. Sebaliknya, ia mengulurkan tangannya dan memaafkan mereka semua. Karena Nick percaya bahwa menawarkan kebaikan dan kasih tanpa mengharapkan imbalan apapun adalah tindakan yang heroik. Butuh lebih banyak keberanian untuk memberi tanpa mengharapkan balasan ketimbang memberi dengan mengetahui bahwa kau akan mendapatkan sesuatu sebagai gantinya.

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a great message for teenagers and children. Vujicic is a terrific advocate against bullying and he delivered his process to overcome bullying.

Most adults reading this book will quickly tire of the same message over and over. This is difficult to recommend to anyone but teenagers.

[Gonzalo Vergara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro muy bueno, me gusto la forma en la cual nick escribe este libro, la capacidad de poder superar el bullying por au condicion de vida, lo bueno es que te va alentando y te dice como superar tus problemas, es un libro donde menciona mucho su relacion con Dios, este libro lo clasifico con cuatros estrellas porque se que era para mas letra pero lo recomiendo 100%.

[Feri Irwanto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku yang bagus, memberikan kiat-kiat menghadapi penindasan. Nick sedikit menceritakan masa lalunya saat dirinya di tindas, bagaimana menghadapi penindasan, dan melawan penindasan tersebut. Dalam buku ini pun Nick yang mempunyai keterbatasan fisik menyemangati pembacanya untuk selalu sabar saat mengahadapi penindasan dan selalu ingat kepada Tuhan.

[Aryaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that provides you with strategies you can use to cope up with bullies in your school. I wish I knew these strategies when I was in school, so I could have saved the precious time of the school's counselor I wasted by going to her and sitting in the room, and complaining about the challenges life was throwing at me.

[Anna Chviedaruk · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a blessing that this book exists and I believe it's a must read to teenagers and those who work with teenagers. However there are some problems with the understanding of theology that disturb me quite a lot, so I can't give more stars.

[Fanny Solano Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

in this book Nick teaches kids and teens how overcome bullying. He shares stories of his childhood and adolescence and what he did on each as a response of bullying and how even now that he's an adult has faced bullies.
he's life story is an example for kids, youngs and adults.

[Lisa Tangen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book. Nick I listen to a CD and Nick reads it. He does a fantastic job and every point. Even though it's written for teenagers I think adults appreciate the message as well. I liked it so much I think I will buy the paperback so that I can reference it later.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

HOPE – Words have meaning. After seeing Nick on a TED talk, I’ve been wanting to learn more about his story and read his books. This short book popped up on my list so I grabbed it and was pleasantly surprised – good reference material for my toolkit.

Recommend for parents & kids.

[Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book inspired me very good all of need to stand strong for Jesus and Stand up on bullying because it is not right to trest with people who have a disability or not we are human people. We also have feel too

[Dina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book, I really like Nick's books.

[Bagus Aditya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good for people who had been bullied and who like to bully , and you will get more prespective about how to againts bullying in the world.

[Bonnie Bultman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impressive and encouraging!

[belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was inspiring to hear from Nick: how he got here and how he managed to face bullies. However, I personally feel that his advice are not applicable to me.

[nikosia · Rating 5 out of 5]

super książka! dużo mi pomogła, gdy byłam prześladowana