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50 plus one Greatest Modern Heroes

Heroes are people who are bigger than life. They are the men and women of action, with great thoughts, nerves of steel and have made personal sacrifices to initiate change. Heroes are the models we put up to our children as the people to be like and act like.

The definition of a modern hero is not just some great general or statesman but also men and women who have influenced society, changed our views, sought to make the world a better place, entertained us or made us laugh and even, gave their lives for their ideals and their values. Our heroes are men and women from all walks of life, from around the world, who through science, politics, war, letters ,music, sports and the media stood above even the best of us. They often speak to us directly and indirectly about the things that are most important in our lives and they challenge us to be like them, to follow them, to act like them and ultimately to respect them–even if we don't always agree with them.

Many of the heroes in this book are household names, recognized immediately for their presence on the world stage and for their accomplishments. Some of our heroes are not household names–9/11 vicitims and survivors and the veterans of World War II for, example. some are from other generations, but without them, our lives would be significantly different.

Author Lucas Otto and his team of investigators offer an intimate, fascinating and fact-filled portrait of the world's best and brightest:

• Nelson Mandela
• Mother Teresa
• Billy Graham
• Ronald Regan
• Martin Luther King
• Caesar Chavez
• The Beatles
• Albert Einstein
• Eva Peron
• And 41 more

There is someone in this book in this book for eveyone and everyone needs a hero!

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