Iacopo Bruno

When a group of United States Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained as a packhorse. They had no idea that this skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they would ever know. She also had an incredibly large appetite. Soon, the horse they named Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry heavy ammunition that was far too difficult for the soldiers to haul up steep mountains. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, Reckless marched boldly into battle again and again. She quickly became a beloved companion to the troops, sharing their tents and even eating their scrambled eggs. Her incredible bravery under fire earned her the respect of everyone around her. Discover the true, inspiring story of how a hungry little horse transformed into a heroic Marine, becoming the only animal to ever officially hold military rank and receive two Purple Hearts for her service.

Some girls are perfectly happy keeping their feet on the ground, but Adelaide Herrmann wanted to shock and dazzle the world. At a time when young women were expected to stay out of the spotlight, Addie defied the rules to become a thrilling dancer. When she married the famous illusionist Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his magnificent show. Addie was determined to draw massive crowds, even agreeing to be shot out of a cannon to thrill her audiences. But when her husband passed away, she faced her greatest challenge yet. Not wanting to disappoint her loyal fans, Addie made a bold choice: she would perform the dangerous illusions all by herself. Step into the spotlight and discover the true story of one fearless woman's rise to glory. This celebration of the Queen of Magic will inspire you to embrace your own extraordinary path and prove that you can be anything but ordinary.