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Pearson, C.S. (1991). Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World, CA: HarperSanFrancisco
Books About Heroes
Hero by Alexis Burling
Call Number: 809.933 Bur
ISBN: 9781624038051
Publication Date: 2015-09-01
This title examines the role and theme of the hero archetype in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "12 Years a Slave", "The Scarlet Letter", and "Little Women". It features four analysis papers that consider the hero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme.
The Hero's Journey by Harold Bloom (Introduction by); Blake Hobby (Contribution by)
Call Number: 809.933 Blo
ISBN: 0791098036
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Contains twenty critical essays that explore the role of the hero's journey in various literary works.
The Hero's Trail by T. A. Barron; Robert Coles (Foreword by)
Call Number: 170 BAR
ISBN: 0399238603
Publication Date: 2002-09-16
Explores how to lead a heroic life, facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom, much as a hiker uses those qualities on a challenging trail.
Heroes by Harold J. Sala
Call Number: 270 SAL
ISBN: 1577483782
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
A collection of stories of outstanding men and women who have accomplished great things, frequently despite nearly impossible odds. Some of them are widely famous, others are relatively obscure. Some are contemporary, others lived in the distant past.
Young Heroes in World History by Robin Kadison Berson
Call Number: 920 BER
ISBN: 031330257X
Publication Date: 1999-08-30
Profiles seventeen young men and women, ranging in age from twelve to twenty-three, who had a large impact on world history.
Forgotten Heroes by Susan Ware; Society of American Historians Staff; David McCullough (Preface by)
Call Number: 920 FOR
ISBN: 0684843757
Publication Date: 1998-09-17
Thirty-five famous American historians tell the stories of forgotten heroes that have made major contributions to United States history.
The mission of MY HERO is to use media, art and technology to celebrate the best of humanity and to empower people of all ages to realize their own potential to effect positive change in the world.