Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-141).
Contents:
What it means to be a hero -- Find ways to help -- Recognize your hero's journey -- Seek mentors and role models -- Overcoming obstacles means standing out -- Heroes get schooled -- Passing the test -- Transform pain into heroic purpose -- Grow your tribe -- Turn heroic goals into a heroic life.
Summary:
"Heroes are superhuman. Or at least it's easy to assume that when you read ripped-from-the-news stories of derring-do. But in reality, almost anyone who's motivated can be a hero, and the heroes who make the biggest impact aren't always the ones who make headlines. This approachable, research-backed guide will equip kids with the tools they need to become everyday heroes. Along the way, you'll hear from real heroes living out the truth of psychologist Phil Zimbardo's words: "Most heroes are ordinary. It's the act of heroism that's extraordinary."" -- back cover.
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