Friday's Heroes

Author: Robert Sacchi
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434301826
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
This book was written by Connie White at the age of 15. Upon being reunited with her mother after nearly 10 years of separation, Connie, began to journal the life she experienced while living with her father. She takes you from the origins of child abuse and incest, which manifested suicidal ideation and ultimately, attempting to take the life of her oppressor, her father. For nearly 25 years, her journal sat. Not until after Connie had become a mental health practitioner and minister of the gospel was her mission revealed. Her life experiences would be used to understand and empower others in similar situations. Finding that people must process what is surpressed before healing can take place, this book is geared toward the abused, abuser, professionals who work with them and the bystander. This book is so unique because it was written, through the eyes of a child.

Heroes Wanted

Author: Rodney D. Bullard
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 073696777X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
The World Needs Heroes...Like You! With all the hardships and unmet needs in the world, it's difficult to believe one person can make a difference. Where can you even begin? What do you have to offer? Rodney D. Bullard, Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation, wants to share with you the surprisingly simple but incredibly powerful ways you can impact others and create a legacy of service. In Heroes Wanted, you'll find inspiring stories to help you demonstrate life-changing compassion to the people around you understand courage and make brave choices every day share your own story authentically to provide hope for the weary God created you with strength, compassion, and a heroic heart beating in your chest. Become the hero He made you to be and start shining light wherever you go. You were made for this. The world needs you. Includes The Way of a Hero Reflection and Action Guide "A well-crafted reminder that we can be heroes if we only dare to serve." Brigadier General Stacey Hawkins, USAF

Stupor Heroes

Author: Miss Garner
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Have you ever wondered what type of man could wield a sword from the medieval times? The estimated weight of Excalibur, AKA, the legendary sword, pulled from the stone was about ten pounds. That sounds light, right? The next time your chiropractor needs a room addition to his house, then you should swing a ten-pound weight around for a week straight. Our young super heroes self-proclaimed "the CAC" have been transformed into massive males with the statures reminiscent of warriors from medieval times. Being blessed with the strength to wield a ten-pound sword was just the beginning of our young heroes' powers. Excalibur endowed each of the CAC with a multitude of strange powers. At least that is the claim to fame of these three childish nerds. Maybe this was all just a well-rehearsed case of childhood imagination. I suppose we will have to decide for ourselves. These three teenagers believe themselves to be blessed with superhero-type powers. Powers bestowed upon these imaginative young men by the one and only sword: "Excalibur". Excalibur passed down from King Arthur to the brave knight Lancelot. After generations of inheritances, the priceless Excalibur somehow ended up buried in a tomb in "small-town" Utah. Be forewarned. This account of the adventures of the CAC is written in the form of a screenplay, easily adaptable to a blockbuster movie. So if you would like to make more sense of these accounts, and you happen to have an uncle that is a "Big-Time" movie producer, well then... I'm not suggesting that I would be willing to sell out to any old production studio for fame and fortune. I do have high standards. I would want to be paid a ton of money, cash, greenbacks, or cheddar. Anyways, you get the point. Or maybe lots of cannoli. I do love cannoli. After all, what's more American than movies, cheddar, and cannoli? Cheddar is cash for those that didn't keep up. Although you can't beat a good grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. O.K. Back to the point. After reading this screenplay, I implore you to call for the big screen version of Stupor Heroes. My wallet will thank you. Oh not with monetary compensation; however, you will probably be invited to the premier. There will be a free all you can eat cannoli bar where you may enjoy cannoli from all over the world. For a small donation of course. All of my friends will be in attendance. You will be privileged to meet them both and my mother. Actually that still only makes two. Oh well, more cannoli for me. Either way the blockbuster movie Stupor Heroes is coming to a theater near you. Also this may help. Brent is one of the main characters as well as the narrator. His additional role as narrator made it confusing, it will make sense in the movie. Whatever, you will figure it out. If not, there will be no refunds. Maybe my Mom will make you dinner. Her stew is legendary. Not really, but it is medieval in your gut. Get it? Don't tell her I said that. Let's edit that last line, ok? Sincerely, Miss Garner

Heroes and Monsters

Author: Josh James Riebock
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 144123585X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Every one of us is both a hero and a monster, and the world we inhabit is both beautiful and twisted. We are shaken by changes, losses, gains, insights, desires, mistakes, and transitions. And just when we've gotten settled back down, things get shaken up again. This is the life we've been given. So how do we make sense of life's unexpected nature, find a way to embrace the tension, and live with a sense of peace despite pain? In this stunningly honest, compelling, and ultimately hopeful book, Josh James Riebock explores issues of trust, obedience, intimacy, dreams, grief, purpose, and the unexpected stops along the journey that form us into the people we are. In a creative way, he shows readers that pain and beauty are so inextricably linked that to lose the former costs us the latter. Those grappling with life's inconsistencies and trials will especially find a welcome resonance between their lives and Heroes and Monsters. Riebock both validates their experiences and challenges them to live beyond them in this ever-changing life.

The Book of Heroes

Author: Crispin Boyer
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 9781426325540
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Shares facts and anecdotes about men who are heroes and role models, from Abraham Lincoln and Robert Gould Shaw to Jesse Owens and Neil Armstrong.

Christian Heroes

Author: Dave Jackson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 0842334858
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 457

Book Description
Readers will discover the remarkable stories of those who have suffered for the cause of Christ throughout the course of history. This volume reveals what inspired the great heroes of faith and drove them to give their all.

Heroes in the Night

Author: Tea Krulos
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613747780
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
The Watchman didn't arrive in a Batmobile but drove a tan, four-door Pontiac. He was in costume, of course—a trench coat, motorcycle gloves, army boots, a domino mask, and a red hooded sweatshirt emblazoned with a W logo. Journalist Tea Krulos had spoken to him over the phone but never face-to-mask. By the end of the interview, he wasn't sure if the Watchman was delightfully eccentric or completely crazy. But he was going to find out. Heroes in the Night traces Krulos's journey into the strange subculture of Real Life Superheroes, random citizens who have adopted comic book&–style personas and hit the streets to fight injustice. Some concentrate on humanitarian or activist missions—helping the homeless, gathering donations for food banks, or delivering toys to children—while others actively patrol their neighborhoods looking for crime to fight. By day, these modern Clark Kents work as dishwashers, pencil pushers, and executives in Fortune 500 companies. But by night, only the Shadow knows. Well, the Shadow and Tea Krulos. Through historical research, extensive interviews, and many long hours walking patrol in Brooklyn, Seattle, San Diego, Minneapolis, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Krulos discovered what being a RLSH is all about. He shares not only their shining, triumphant moments but some of their ill-advised, terrifying disasters as well. It's all part of the life of a superhero. As the Watchman explains, &“If everyone made little changes in what they did, gave a little more to charity, watched out for their neighbors, we wouldn't have the problems that we have.&”

The Children's Book of Heroes

Author: William J. Bennett
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780684834450
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
William Bennett and Michael Hague, the team that brought us the national bestseller The Children's Book of Virtues, have once again collaborated to create The Children's Book of Heroes, a beautifully illustrated celebration of heroic deeds, both real and fictional, that will delight and inspire millions of young children and their parents. "We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the bestseller that millions of American families turn to for moral inspiration. With excerpts chosen for young children, this new treasury presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit that are a lasting testament to our cherished values. Jackie Robinson stands fast on the playing field and his strength of character inspires a nation. David slays Goliath and his faith and bravery give hope to underdogs everywhere. A little boy goes in search of an angel and finds one who guards him day and night: his own mother. From Abraham Lincoln and Mother Teresa to warriors on the battlefield, real moms and dads, and even young girls and boys, here are worthy and heroic figures all kids can look up to and emulate. The Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice, courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds.

Heroes

Author: Stephen Fry
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN: 9781405940368
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.

Tales of Famous Heroes

Author: Peter Roop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545237505
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Introduces a diverse range of admirable men and women, in a fact-filled volume that includes coverage of such historic individuals as Nelson Mandela, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.