
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Matt Crawford speaks with Sally and Jonah Ismael about their book, The Night Blooming. Twin competitive Taekwondo athletes Sally and Jonah endured severe childhood psychological, emotional, and mental distress as they confronted their fears, doubts, pain, and chronic PTSD during the traumatic experience of abuse, bullying, and rejection they have encountered. All while they simply wanted to be part of a team and participate in the sport they loved, simply because of their race and religion. A true story of endurance, perseverance and inspiration, this is a book for all and can be a salve for those who suffer any type of adversity.
5
2626 ratings
Matt Crawford speaks with Sally and Jonah Ismael about their book, The Night Blooming. Twin competitive Taekwondo athletes Sally and Jonah endured severe childhood psychological, emotional, and mental distress as they confronted their fears, doubts, pain, and chronic PTSD during the traumatic experience of abuse, bullying, and rejection they have encountered. All while they simply wanted to be part of a team and participate in the sport they loved, simply because of their race and religion. A true story of endurance, perseverance and inspiration, this is a book for all and can be a salve for those who suffer any type of adversity.
226,088 Listeners
17 Listeners
3,400 Listeners
1,164 Listeners
12,732 Listeners
56,180 Listeners
2,304 Listeners
81 Listeners
1,033 Listeners
806 Listeners
2,434 Listeners
42,304 Listeners
731 Listeners
86 Listeners
234 Listeners