17. The Endurance of Arlene Blum

17. The Endurance of Arlene Blum

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86. The Talent Trap

From a very young age, Holly Mathieson showed remarkable ability at the piano. With the support of her concert pianist grandmother, she nurtured a rare talent for music, and later explored ballet and choral singing as well. A path toward excellence in classical music opened befor ...  Show more

85. The Hands of Forgiveness

Almost twenty years ago, an armed man stormed a small Amish school in Pennsylvania. It was a horrific attack in which he shot at ten girls. He then turned the gun on himself. The attack claimed the lives of five young girls and severely injured five others, including one who rema ...  Show more

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