Meet the man who couldn’t be killed—even when poisoned, frozen, and gassed. Discover how flour sacks became fashion statements. Witness a piano marathon that lasted over 100 days, a chain letter craze that fooled millions, and two brothers who turned their harlem home into a booby-trapped labyrinth of junk. Painstakingly researched and completely true, this book blends the real history of the great depression with its most outrageous and inspiring stories. Each chapter explores a unique, true account of human resilience, oddity, and creativity in the face of despair. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... •The symptoms of depression •The different kinds of depression and causes •How to cope more effectively •Proven techniques to lessen or help you combat the symptoms of depression •Ways to reprogram your mind to think more positively •Much, much more! The key to overcoming depression and anxiety and to stop living a numb, fear-based existence is in your head. Literally. By taking control of your mind and thoughts and adopting brain healthy habits, you can harness the super power we all were born with, your brain’s proven ability to change itself, neuroplasticity, to optimize operation, change negative thinking patterns, and actually alter the chemical balance and physical form and function of your brain so that happy and healthy become your default. Change your brain, change your life.