Author: Bob Dilenschneider
Crisis can bring out the best in people. In times of trouble and uncertainty, when lesser mortals may feel hobbled by anxiety, a few extraordinary people always rise to the occasion. Whether they are public personalities or private citizens, these heroic individuals light the way for the rest of us. In A Time for Heroes, Robert L. Dilenschneider explores the dimensions of heroism. He gives a spirited history of the topic from Hercules and the ancient Greeks (who literally worshiped their heroes) to September 11 and beyond.
Through in-depth interviews with leaders from various fields such as education, business, politics, the author profiles a series of heroes, both known and unknown, who embody our society's most cherished values. Their stories are both entertaining and inspirational, revealing the essential characteristics of heroism, which include selflessness, courage, vision, and the willingness to take action. In celebrating these qualities and the individuals who possess them, A Time for Heroes is more than a book about some admirable people who illustrate an intellectual concept. It is a manual for moral leadership in our time.
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