1. “The ultimate measure of a man is not
where he stands in moments of comfort
and convenience, but where he stands
at times of challenge and controversy.”

2. ADVERSITY
misfortune - disaster - distress - calamity - hardship

3. “Adversity and loss make a man wise”
Welsh proverb

4. “The gem cannot be polished without friction,
nor man be perfected without trials.”
Danish Proverb

5. Robert Louis Stephenson
Illness in childhood
Education suffered
Poor health as an adult, too.
Went on to write Treasure Island,
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and
Kidnapped.

6. Gordon Wilson
Was injured in the Enniskillen
Remembrance Day Bombing
His daughter died in his arms.
"I bear no ill will. I bear no grudge".
Turning point in The Troubles
Forgave and prayed for the
terrorists
Spirit of Enniskillen Trust
Became a Senator in the Irish
Parliament

7. Tanni Grey-Thompson

8. Duwayne Brooks
Witnessed his best friend being
murdered
The police made up evidence
against him.
At 18 suffered post traumatic
stress syndrome
Administered charity which ran
hostels
Became Liberal Democrat
Councillor

9. Professor Green
(Stephen Manderson)
Raised by his grandmother
Had a poor relationship with his
family.
Used this to help him write songs

10. ADVERSITY
misfortune - disaster - distress - calamity - hardship