She was a tremendous talent, overcoming personal adversities to write funny, funny stuff.

Even they could not fail to acknowledge the genuineness of the man who insisted on truth even in face of the greatest personal adversity.

"With their triumph over poverty and other devastating personal adversities, they have managed to achieve the highest academic ratings," Mr. Gelb said.

Michael with his indomitable spirit turned his personal adversity into a positive force.

And if there's a personal adversity guys have to deal with, they will.

You get the feeling these guys know a thing or two about heartache, personal adversity, and overcoming rebellion.

Not only do they love her music, but they also admire her strength in overcoming personal adversity.

Bach speaks of such things with the passion of a self-made man who has beaten personal adversity.

To many more, he is a legendary hero who overcomes impossible odds and great personal adversity for the good of mankind.

He needed not just preparation but the shock of personal adversity.