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Within the tradition of Marlo Thomas's THE PROPER Words at the Right Time, My Hero is a stunning assortment of essays by American heroes-including Michael J. Fox, Senator John McCain, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, astronaut John Glenn-about their heroes, inspiring examples of the best that people can be. IN MY OWN Hero, a few of the most prominent heroes and leaders of the time will share-in their own words-their thoughts and stories about the people who have been the best way to obtain strength and inspiration to them. In these uncertain times, these stories about the extraordinary people whose words and deeds made an indelible impression will serve as welcome beacons. Uncover from Michael J. Fox what type of career woman would work tirelessly for years only to toss aside the spectacular profession she'd worked so difficult and so long to accomplish to perform his foundation. How did Dana Reeve come to find such grit and grace when her fairy tale prince was thrown from his real-life steed, paralyzed from the neck down? What could Nelson Mandela possibly have as a common factor with a happy little whale named Baby Beluga, the whimsical creation of songwriter Raffi? How did Stan O'Neal, the grandson of the former slave, have the ability to become Chairman, President, and CEO of Merrill Lynch? A book for young and old alike, My Hero is approximately the values that live in us all. It is a book that will inspire us to reach our very own potential.