Ramona Pierson: An Unexpected Place of Healing
When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. At TEDxDU she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.
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The Hidden Power of Siblings: Jeff Kluger at TEDxAsheville
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Matthieu Ricard: The Habits of Happiness
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Thandie Newton: Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself
Actor Thandie Newton tells the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves. A warm, wise talk, fresh from stage at TEDGlobal 2011.