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My Hero: Extraordinary People on the Heroes Who Inspire Them | The My Hero Project
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In My Hero, some of the brightest lights from around the globe share -- in their own words -- stories about the people who have been the greatest source of strength and inspiration to them. With essays by military heroes, political leaders, and Nobel Prize winners, sports heroes, firefighters, scientists, and schoolteachers -- and with an introduction by basketball legend, businessman, and philanthropist Earvin "Magic" Johnson -- this collection gathers individuals who themselves are shining examples to tell us about the people who have illuminated their own lives. How did Dana Reeve come to find such grit and grace when her fairy-tale prince was thrown from his real-life steed, paralyzed from the neck down? What traits of baseball great Ted Williams have inspired war hero Senator John McCain since childhood? What impact did Nelson Mandela have on boxing legend Muhammad Ali? Why does one of the all-time greats of baseball, Yogi Berra, believe that he owes each of his legendary home runs to his brothers? How did Michael J. Fox find a woman who would walk away from a spectacular career in finance in order to fight for a cure for Parkinson's disease at the helm of his nonprofit foundation? Why does John Glenn, a man who flew into space twice and served a quarter century on the Senate floor, look up to his own wife, Annie Glenn, as the true hero in the family? In a world hungry for good examples, My Hero reminds us that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. It also teaches us that the words and deeds of those who inspire us are as varied as the stars that illuminate the night. The editors of My Hero and the contributors are donating all royalties from this book to the nonprofit My Hero Project.
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Lcsmcat
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Discussing what gift cards/bonuses I got at work, I mentioned a $50 Amazon card from a (soon to be former) colleague. My husband got very pale. It seems he had tossed the Christmas card from this person. (He‘s one of the main reasons I‘m happy to be leaving this job.) But my hero went out to the street, in the dark, and rescued my gift card. (I may not like the attorney, but I‘ll spend his money. 😆) #myhero

BookNAround Good save on hubby‘s part! 6y
Lcsmcat @BookNAround Yep! Especially since tomorrow is trash day. 6y
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Robothugs
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I can't really pinpoint a book to use or a character. But throughout my life I'd say there's been quite a few people that I'd deem #MyHero and aren't we all our own heroes? At the risk of sounding like I'm 9 😜 my mother has always been at the top of that list. #90sInJuly

TrishB Perfectly acceptable 👍 7y
Cinfhen Beautiful quote and wonderful choice for a hero ❤️ 7y
ValerieAndBooks A good hero to have at any age 💖. 7y
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Robothugs @TrishB @Cinfhen @ValerieAndBooks I knew my Litsy people would get it. Thanks guys! ☺️ 7y
LauraBeth ❤️❤️ 7y
Hollie My dad was always my hero! 7y
Centique That's a wonderful thing to have a mum like that! Great quote too 👍 7y
britt_brooke 💚💚💚 7y
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