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Summary: An Outstanding Book About Extraordinary People
Review: "This book is about heroes..." That is how Congressman John Kasich begins his book "Courage is Contagious" Indeed Kasich's book is filled with profiles of extraordinary Americans who take it upon themselves to help others. The Americans profiled in Kasich's easy reading book could be your neighbor, co-worker, or even you. Their profiles tell the stories of everyday people who take the time to help others, display unquestionable amounts of courage, and provide an inspiration to those who meet them. Kasich's profiles include stories of Geoffrey Canada (author of Fist Stick Knife Gun) who crusades against violence, brothers Eric and Bobby Krenzke who suffer from a hereditary illness yet triumph in their life, a young girl who provides lunches for the homeless, a retired doctor who provides medical services to people who otherwise could not afford medical care, a holocaust survivor shares with younger generations the tragedy of World War II, and many other stories of courage that will hopefully inspire and make you want to share this book with others. If you enjoyed this book "Heroes After Hours" written by David C. Forward is another excellent book profiling volunteers and programs that seem to succeed.
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Summary: An Outstanding Book About Extraordinary People
Review: "This book is about heroes..." That is how Congressman John Kasich begins his book "Courage is Contagious" Indeed Kasich's book is filled with profiles of extraordinary Americans who take it upon themselves to help others. The Americans profiled in Kasich's easy reading book could be your neighbor, co-worker, or even you. Their profiles tell the stories of everyday people who take the time to help others, display unquestionable amounts of courage, and provide an inspiration to those who meet them. Kasich's profiles include stories of Geoffrey Canada (author of Fist Stick Knife Gun) who crusades against violence, brothers Eric and Bobby Krenzke who suffer from a hereditary illness yet triumph in their life, a young girl who provides lunches for the homeless, a retired doctor who provides medical services to people who otherwise could not afford medical care, a holocaust survivor shares with younger generations the tragedy of World War II, and many other stories of courage that will hopefully inspire and make you want to share this book with others. If you enjoyed this book "Heroes After Hours" written by David C. Forward is another excellent book profiling volunteers and programs that seem to succeed.
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Summary: John Kasich answers the question "What can one person do?"
Review: Even before I read this book, I had come to appreciate John Kasich's ability to inspire with his genuine belief that our country's greatness comes from the ground up. His glimpse into the lives of 20 or so everyday American heroes serves to reaffirm that assertion. Kasich does justice to those who forgo greed and selfishness. The lives of those portrayed within renew your faith in an America that is compassionate yet accountable. Enjoy.
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Summary: Um, I have dystonia..
Review: I'm delighted he has written about TWO dystonia patients...but I want everyone to know that there are over 300,000 of us out here, and dystonia takes many different forms. Most of us do not die..but it would be wonderful to be able to have a bit of dignity when we go out in public! We're not monsters....in fact, the nastiest part of dystonia is that the people it afflicts are invariably of above average intelligence.
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Summary: Celebrating Everyday American Heroes
Review: In "Courage is Contagious," Republican Ohio Congressman - and author - John Kasich presents short stories of U.S. citizens who have performed extraordinarily to improve their communities and the lives of others. As Kasich says, "The most wonderful thing about the heroes in this book is that they are really just ordinary people who one day decided to act." Congressman Kasich devotes sixteen chapters in his book to stories celebrating everyday American heroes. The book contains narratives aided with in-depth interviews that make the material lively and compelling. Here are a few excerpts from the book's short story chapters: A selfless Maryland mother and daughter feed scores of homeless people each week in "The Happy Helpers." "Something Had To Be Done" chronicles the story of a compassionate woman in New York who works to save the lives of children born with AIDS. In "A Lump in the Throat," a restless retired physician recruits other medical professionals to treat people who do not have health insurance coverage. Set in World War II Poland, "A Whisper From Above," recounts the courage of a teenage Polish Catholic girl (now an American citizen) who faced the horrors of the Nazis, and saved some lives of Jewish people. "Courage is Contagious - Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things to Change the Face of America" is motivational, inspirational, and thought provoking. The book is relevant for everyone to learn what we can achieve as individuals in helping others and reshaping our communities.
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Summary: A must read for people who care
Review: The author has given us a snapshot into the lives of people who go about their daily business, who ask for no laudatory praise or recognition. But the nature of their work is heroic and Mr. Kasich has captured their spirit into print for all of us to share. The book is reminiscent of a work I read a few years back, written by a man named John, also..... John F. Kennedy. Kudos to John R. Kasich for this wonderful piece.
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Summary: Um, I have dystonia..
Review: You get a big morale booster after reading this book (and also a guilty conscience!). The stories are very inspirational, and you realize how much better this world would be if everybody felt like these ordinary heroes. However, the writing style is quite simple, and takes away from the substance. This book needed a good editor to polish the style and give it more of a shine.
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