Heroes for My Son

Brad Meltzer

May 2010 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Since the birth of his son in 2003, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes—from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi.

Discover the real stories behind the icons and the quiet virtues they championed:

• Values and Virtues: Go beyond the history books to explore the integrity, persistence, and humility of leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Wright Brothers.
• Short Biographies: Each story is a quick, powerful read, perfect for sharing and discussing, showing how ordinary people from Mr. Rogers to Rosa Parks chose to do extraordinary things.
• Father and Son Book: Originally written as a personal gift from the author to his own son, this collection captures the universal hope every parent has for their child.
• The Perfect Meaningful Gift: More than just a book, this is an heirloom for graduates, new fathers, or any son, providing a roadmap of character and inspiration to last a lifetime.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes nonfiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series.Brad is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag with his show, Brad Meltzer’s Lost History.