Andersen 
Wild Swans [EPUB ebook] 

Eliza was a weak woman. She did not give up in the face of the stinging of nettles and the pain of being unable to speak for a year; she did not give up in the face of the Bishop”s framing and burning her to death. Relying on her own courage, determination and perseverance, she successfully rescued her brothers who were transformed into swans by the Queen”s magic. As long as you have courage and perseverance, you can be a winner.