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I survived a terrorist attack. Here's what I learned

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Gill Hicks |

TEDxSydney

• May 2016

Gill Hicks's story is one of compassion and humanity, emerging from the ashes of chaos and hate. A survivor of the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, she shares her story of the events of that day -- and the profound lessons that came as she learned how to live on.

Gill Hicks's story is one of compassion and humanity, emerging from the ashes of chaos and hate. A survivor of the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, she shares her story of the events of that day -- and the profound lessons that came as she learned how to live on.

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Gill Hicks

Survivor and activist

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Gill Hicks has dedicated her life to being an advocate for peace.

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Gill Hicks | Pan Macmillan, 2008 | Book

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSydney, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Reconsider "Peace as a Verb" — as something that we can all consciously "do." Get involved and support people "doing" peace, locally, nationally and internationally by downloading the free M.A.D for Peace app.