Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781591022800)

Magical heroes like Harry Potter, Spiderman, or Catwoman provide plenty of entertainment for kids, but in real life heroes are made of sterner stuff than celluloid fantasies. In this inspiring collection of biographies-covering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller as well as contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison and Michael Jordan-critically acclaimed writer and psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey teaches young people that heroes were once ordinary people whose strength of character helped them to achieve extraordinary things. Starting with only their dreams, they worked hard and overcame obstacles to make their dreams come true. Some overcame physical handicaps, others psychological barriers like extreme shyness or feelings of inferiority; some faced racial discrimination or educational disadvantage, others financial burdens. In spite of these frustrations and discouragements, all of these people discovered in themselves the patience, perseverance, and determination to pursue their dreams beyond every obstacle.The message is clear: No matter who you are or where you come from, you too can accomplish extraordinary things, as long as you dare to dream and never, never, never give up!

Author: Sandra McLeod Humphrey
ISBN-10: 1591022800
ISBN-13: 9781591022800
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 03/11/2005
Pages: 121
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.06w x 0.28d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2005 pg. 178
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2005 pg. 337 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 03/01/2005 pg. 1190
Multicultural Review 12/01/2005 pg. 108