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When she was sixteen years old, Felicity received a diagnosis that would change her whole life, and even threatened to end it. She had the 'C' word. To be specific, she was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, at that time an incurable form of Cancer. This is, however, a book of hope. Thanks to medical advancements, although she has not been cured, Felicity's cancer has become treatable, and many of the worst symptoms became manageable.

The Napoleonic Wars in 100 Facts covers the twenty-five years of war from the 1790s to the final victory in 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. Jem Duducu guides us through some of the key figures and their stories, for example Wellington, Napoleon and Nelson, as well some of the major battles and tactics in this era of epic conflict that took British troops to Egypt, Argentina, America and of course a little town in Belgium called Waterloo.

Silent Crossroads explores the terrible events of the first half of the 20th century through the lens of one family shattered by war, but united in love.

America's many presidents, both famous and obscure, have been as varied as the history of the country they have ruled. Over two centuries the presidential seat has been occupied by soldiers and school teachers, judges and journalists, haberdashers, Hollywood actors, professors, postmasters and even, believe it or not, a peanut farmer. Each had their own strengths and weaknesses, some perhaps with more of one than the other, but all were influential in shaping the history of this unique and influential nation.

This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.