Ordinary Heroes: Teenage Adversity Inspires Acts of Courage

Ordinary Heroes: Teenage Adversity Inspires Acts of Courage
ISBN-10
1664150056
ISBN-13
9781664150058
Series
Ordinary Heroes
Category
Music
Pages
206
Language
English
Published
2008-07-21
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Author
James MacDicken

Description

This book deals with a rich and wide variety of heroic actions accomplished by ordinary young people. Outstanding achievement is noted in academic, leadedrship, athletic and social arenas. Each story relates to human character and and teenage response to adversity. Teenagers and adults alike can easily identify with and gain inspiration and hope through these varied situations.

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