Hope and Heroes: Portraits of Integrity

by Barry Shainbaum

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0968864503
• ISBN13: 9780968864500
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: London Street Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Truly inspiring lives - highly recomended

This book is a perfect remedy for the onslaught of negative news we live with every day. It gives readers countless examples of lives well lived, including almost every age group, from senior citizens to high school students. I had been expecting more celebrities, but was really surprised by how many of these people were just ordinary citizens, making a difference on local or international levels. I was also impressed by the sheer range of these activities - we always seem to think that it's only the Mother Theresa's of the world who save the world. Barry Shainbaum boldly illustrates that everyday folk, of any age, color, or race, have daily opportunities to change our world. I was so inspired by these stories, I kept picking up the book again and again when I felt overwhelmed by life...in fact, I ended up buying copies for family and close friends, so that they could revisit it any time that they felt the same.

We Need More Hope & More Heroes

I have grown more and more concerned over the years that our children are growing up without true heroes. If you ask a child who their heroes are, they are very likely to be athletes, singers, movie stars or celebrities in one field or another. Most of our children do not even realize that these people are icons, NOT heroes. If asked why they admire these individuals, a child's response will usually be based on the amount of money the person earns, their appearance, their athletic ability, and so on. NONE of these qualities make an individual a hero. In Barry Shainbaum's book, HOPE AND HEROES: Portraits of Integrity, we are given glimpses of real people, even though some are in the entertainment business or well known celebrities, who help define the true meaning of hero. Their lives represent deeds, accomplishments, organizations, beliefs that serve others in unselfish ways for the greater good rather than for the financial prosperity or career advancement of the individual. After the tragedy of the World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001 many of our children got their first media introduction to heroism through the firefighters, police officers, airplane passengers, and other ordinary citizens who risked themselves for the sake of others. Although the text in this book would be more appropriate for junior high school students and above, even younger children can appreciate the images of people throughout this book who have been photographed in interesting and compelling ways. In my opinion, this book is an excellent source for looking at heroes, values, stories of hope and success, as well as a source for redefining what makes a hero. Mr. Shainbaum's book should be part of every library collection in every school across the country as well as in every public and private library.

A really inspirational read!

Barry Shainbaum has not only captured some amazing people with a photo lens but he has captured the idea of hope and love for our world with their stories of integrity. From Nelson Mandela, Rick Hansen and Dr. Maya Angelou to a group of elementary school kids who saved a local mountain from coal mining destruction.It's not just a book of pictures. It's a book with heartfelt goals, ideas and inspirational messages that motivate one to be committed to making the world a better place.A great gift for the heroes in your world and for one for yourself!