Heroes for My Son - Brad Meltzer

Heroes for My Son

By Brad Meltzer

  • Release Date: 2010-05-11
  • Genre: History
Score: 3.5
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Description

Since the birth of his son in 2003, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes—from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi.

Discover the real stories behind the icons and the quiet virtues they championed:
Values and Virtues: Go beyond the history books to explore the integrity, persistence, and humility of leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Wright Brothers.Short Biographies: Each story is a quick, powerful read, perfect for sharing and discussing, showing how ordinary people from Mr. Rogers to Rosa Parks chose to do extraordinary things.Father and Son Book: Originally written as a personal gift from the author to his own son, this collection captures the universal hope every parent has for their child.The Perfect Meaningful Gift: More than just a book, this is an heirloom for graduates, new fathers, or any son, providing a roadmap of character and inspiration to last a lifetime.

Reviews

  • Great Concept! Poor Execution!

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    By Bill Horvath
    I heard an interview with the author about this book on NPR, and thought I'd check it out. Unfortunately, the 'preview' provided by the Apple store only gives you the table of contents and the introduction. Pay close attention to the table of contents. Note especially that each chapter typically has three or four pages. Unless you're very knowledgeable about these heroes, you'd better hope your kids don't ask too many questions, as there are VERY few details. The "chapters" consist of maybe 10 or 12 sentences about each. Had I been given at least one chapter beyond the author's introduction, I'd have taken a pass. That's what I'd recommend to others considering purchasing this book.

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