Heroes for My Son

by Brad Meltzer

Book Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings together a remarkable group of heroes with one thing in common: they were ordinary people who became extraordinary.Brad was inspired by the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061905283
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.6" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Only One Problem

...having Obama in it BEFORE he completes his term as President might be jumping the gun a bit. The only thing That he might be lauded for is the fact that as our first half black/half white president, he has set a milestone.

heros for my son

This has proven to be terrific for my 8 year old grandson. The "chapters" are short but provoke great questions and a wonderful discussion on what is a hero. The 4 year old found it not for him, even as a "read to " story. So, age appropriateness is important. The discussions being so great I feel this is at its very best as a shared book. I do not feel it is gender specific in any way and would be enjoyed by any young girl.

Dangling carrots

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I actually wanted it sooner than I would be able to get it, so I bought the Kindle version and read it on my iPhone. I have to admit that at first I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more detail about each of the heroes, but it wasn't the purpose of this book to give a biography on each of the people in the book: it is the highlight what makes that person a hero. That is what is so genius about it. How do you filter down what each of these people did into the essence of what makes that person a hero? Brad Meltzer does just that and puts it together in a way that makes this book difficult to put down. I was familiar with some of the heroes he had, and not as familiar with others, but as I read about each, I wanted to learn more about them, also. Now I just need to determine where to start. The carrots have been dangled. :) This is a book I will share with family and my child as he grows. Thanks, Brad!

Snapshots of Humanity

Known for his best-selling mysteries, thrillers, and comic book writing, Meltzer brings to his latest book the same gifts of being able to see the 'big picture' of an elaborate plot with lots of colorful characters -- but this time to give his readers a series of snapshots of humanity -- some of them larger than life, some of them just our size -- to define just what makes an act, or even a thought, a heroic one. And how heroism doesn't necessarily require an interesting job or position of power or even a cape, but is more about what you stand for. Meltzer doesn't want his readers to idolize these people, but just to nod their heads and say "Wow." Not preachy or condescending (and always, always surprising) this book is not just a gift for dads or sons or daughters or moms, it's a good reminder of what we all are capable of.

Inspiration for all kids

We sometimes say that there are no more heroes. Brad Meltzer throws that premise out the window and compiles a wonderful list of people and the qualities that make them a hero. Some are controversial and some are a given. Either way, this is a great book to give to a parent or to a child. What a great way to say "Look at what is possible!". Kudos to Brad Meltzer!!