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Dare To Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives
Magical heroes like Harry Potter, Spiderman, or Catwoman provide plenty of entertainment for kids, but in real life heroes are made of sterner stuff than celluloid fantasies. In this inspiring collection of biographies―covering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller as well as contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison and Michael Jordan―critically acclaimed writer and psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey teaches young people that heroes were once ordinary people whose strength of character helped them to achieve extraordinary things. Starting with only their dreams, they worked hard and overcame obstacles to make their dreams come true. Some overcame physical handicaps, others psychological barriers like extreme shyness or feelings of inferiority; some faced racial discrimination or educational disadvantage, others financial burdens. In spite of these frustrations and discouragements, all of these people discovered in themselves the patience, perseverance, and determination to pursue their dreams beyond every obstacle.The message is No matter who you are or where you come from, you too can accomplish extraordinary things, as long as you dare to dream and never, never, never give up!
121 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2005
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December 9, 2009
Won a autographed copy on goodreads.
Twenty-five profiles of various people who overcame challenges to achieve their dreams. I really liked the formatting of the book.
In a note to adults the author says that our young people are lacking heroes, goals and sense of direction to their lives and the intent of this book is to restore dreams and heroes to our young people. I am good with the goals and encouraging children to follow dreams. The word hero really elevates someone, and although all the people who are mentioned in the book followed dreams and succeeded in their public lives, a few I know of were and are not heroes in their personal lives. I know no one is perfect. Still really enjoyed the book and think it is an inspiring book for children and adults alike. I learned a lot about various people I had heard about, but did not know of their humble beginnings. There are a few people I would love to read a more intensive biography of now.
I especially loved the profile of Eleanor Roosevelt. "You gain strength and courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you cannot do." "One's philosophy is best expressed not in words but in the choices one makes in daily living."
Sammy Sosa's quote struck a chord,"My life is a celebration of faith." Love that.
Would like to thank the author for my personalized copy. This is a book I will keep and recommend to others.
Twenty-five profiles of various people who overcame challenges to achieve their dreams. I really liked the formatting of the book.
In a note to adults the author says that our young people are lacking heroes, goals and sense of direction to their lives and the intent of this book is to restore dreams and heroes to our young people. I am good with the goals and encouraging children to follow dreams. The word hero really elevates someone, and although all the people who are mentioned in the book followed dreams and succeeded in their public lives, a few I know of were and are not heroes in their personal lives. I know no one is perfect. Still really enjoyed the book and think it is an inspiring book for children and adults alike. I learned a lot about various people I had heard about, but did not know of their humble beginnings. There are a few people I would love to read a more intensive biography of now.
I especially loved the profile of Eleanor Roosevelt. "You gain strength and courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you cannot do." "One's philosophy is best expressed not in words but in the choices one makes in daily living."
Sammy Sosa's quote struck a chord,"My life is a celebration of faith." Love that.
Would like to thank the author for my personalized copy. This is a book I will keep and recommend to others.
March 30, 2008
This is an interesting book of short biographical sketches of 25 people who overcame obstacles to reach their dreams. I found it to be both inspirational and fascinating! It includes people from the 1800's to the present with various dreams. I especially found the fact that many overcame poverty and disabilities to accomplish their dreams. I enjoyed reading about the people I've heard of but also about the ones I didn't hear about before reading this book. It encourages the reader to have a dream, commit to it and never give up. I recommend this to any young person.
--Karen Arlettaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"
--Karen Arlettaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"
October 17, 2009
Magical heroes like Harry Potter, Spiderman, or Catwoman provide plenty of entertainment for kids, but in real life heroes are made of sterner stuff than celluloid fantasies. In this inspiring collection of biographies, 25 ordinary people from all walks of life overcome great obstacles in order to attain their extraordinary dreams. USA Book News Best Books Award Finalist.
July 30, 2011
A really good book for young readers.
All of these stories have been well-written and emphasize utlilizing your talents and hard work to achieve greatness. Alos an emphasis on overcoming what otehrs think or try to label you as.
I learned a lot that I had not previosuly known about some of these great figures from history.
All of these stories have been well-written and emphasize utlilizing your talents and hard work to achieve greatness. Alos an emphasis on overcoming what otehrs think or try to label you as.
I learned a lot that I had not previosuly known about some of these great figures from history.
September 25, 2007
Whoaaa...what a book! It rose my spirit to climb up the wall of life, especially when I read the story of Lincoln. Such a good food for your soul.
August 30, 2011
Concise and to the point. Highly recommended read to reluctant readers and to all readers who seek inspiration to achieve their dreams.
July 25, 2011
Inspiring short biographical essays about 25 famous people who succeeded in life against many odds. Teachers could share selected stories as a read-aloud to spark discussions about significant people. Students might enjoy reading individual biographies of people they are interested in. While I like that the collection includes some personalities usually not included in such collective biographies (e.g. Gloria Estefan, Bill Cosby and Ellen Ochoa), numerous essays are about people who always appear in such books (e.g. Abraham Lincoln, Hellen Keller, Thomas Alva Edison, Martin Luther King Jr). Even though the collection includes people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, all are (or eventually became) Americans.
January 25, 2010
Short chapters on various people in history who have reached their goals--some of them, despite difficult odds.
I liked how the author included people who are well-known but not often thought of when thinking about extraordinary people. What a great way to show that people who start out from ordinary and often humble circumstances, can make a difference in many others' lives.
A few people I enjoyed learning more about:
Sandra Day O'Connor
Georgia O'Keeffe
Bill Crosby
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jackie Robinson
Wilma Rudolph
Toni Morrison
Heather Whitestone
I liked how the author included people who are well-known but not often thought of when thinking about extraordinary people. What a great way to show that people who start out from ordinary and often humble circumstances, can make a difference in many others' lives.
A few people I enjoyed learning more about:
Sandra Day O'Connor
Georgia O'Keeffe
Bill Crosby
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jackie Robinson
Wilma Rudolph
Toni Morrison
Heather Whitestone
June 11, 2013
Short biographical sketches of people who pursued their dreams. Includes Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Alva Edison, Nellie Bly, Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jim Thorpe, Norman Vincent Peale, Chien-Shiung Wu, Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., Sandra Day O'Connor, Toni Morrison, Bill Cosby, Marian Wright Edelman, Wilma Rudolph, Arthur Ashe, Ben Carson, Gloria Estefan, Ellen Ochoa, Michael Jordan, Sammy Sosa, Heather Whitestone.
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July 12, 2012covering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller as well as contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison and Michael Jordan -
it was a book geared for young people like when were in middle school however, that when my dream began because of people like that in the book, so each taught me something and made me belive a little more in my dream!
it was a book geared for young people like when were in middle school however, that when my dream began because of people like that in the book, so each taught me something and made me belive a little more in my dream!
November 14, 2014
25 ordinary people did extraordinary things with hard work, perseverance, determination, and living out their callings. This book is an inspiration.
With each biography being only 4 pages each, it is an easy read. But don't let the short chapters lead you to believe they are lacking. They are wonderfully crafted pictures into lives well lived.
With each biography being only 4 pages each, it is an easy read. But don't let the short chapters lead you to believe they are lacking. They are wonderfully crafted pictures into lives well lived.
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August 16, 2012short stories that highlight past and current "heros" that have overcome obstacles.
May 17, 2013
Very motivational book. All ages will enjoy this book. It can be nicely used with Common Core standard RL 6.4.
October 6, 2022
I've always been drawn to stories of inspirational lives and this book got my heart pumping. It's an excellent gift for young girls and boys who need to know real life heroes like these 25.
Divided into "as a girl" and "as a woman/man" sections, each extraordinary life focuses on the obstacles, poverty, racial barriers, or physical limitations faced and overcome time and time again.
Do you know Toni Morrison's real first name? Anthony was her middle name and when she shortened it to Toni, it stuck. Who was called granny as a child because of her comely appearance? Find out in this easy-to-read 120-page book of authentic heroes and character education. I'm giving this to a few beautiful African American children I'm blessed to know not only for the excellent histories of overcoming racism in the stories of Arthur Ashe, Ben Carson, Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Michael Jordan, but also for overcoming shyness in Norman Vincent Peale's story, and the very real obstacles girls and women still have to endure to succeed.
Divided into "as a girl" and "as a woman/man" sections, each extraordinary life focuses on the obstacles, poverty, racial barriers, or physical limitations faced and overcome time and time again.
Do you know Toni Morrison's real first name? Anthony was her middle name and when she shortened it to Toni, it stuck. Who was called granny as a child because of her comely appearance? Find out in this easy-to-read 120-page book of authentic heroes and character education. I'm giving this to a few beautiful African American children I'm blessed to know not only for the excellent histories of overcoming racism in the stories of Arthur Ashe, Ben Carson, Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Michael Jordan, but also for overcoming shyness in Norman Vincent Peale's story, and the very real obstacles girls and women still have to endure to succeed.
June 21, 2018
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Điểm trừ đầu tiên đó là ở bản dịch ra tiếng việt nên tác giả được viết khá nhoằng nhèo, ko cụ thể cho nên mình rất khó để có thể tìm được tác giả ngay tại goodreads này.
Điểm cộng là sách cũng ok, tóm tắt cơ bản lại cuộc đời của những người bình thường mà có nghị lực phi thường. Nếu tìm trên gg thì rất khó có đc những bài viết ngắn gọn mà súc tích như vậy. Sách có thể được dùng để làm tài liệu dẫn chứng nhờ những ý tóm tắt đó!
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Ich schreibe auch Lieder, comedy, comics, Liebesromane, Musicals.
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September 12, 2018
Nice info and interesting stories.
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December 5, 201725 stories of famous people from the 20th Century in various fields. Easy to read. Concise. Clear message. "No one is perfect". "Working hard for what you believe". "Take risks". "Turn your disadvantage to be a great motivation to keep reminding yourself of what you have done"
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September 28, 2018The biographies celebrate personal triumphs, despite others' judgments and roadblocks. A great book for talking about being true to one's self! This is a carefully crafted, balanced collection of stories. See why we say "buy" for this one.
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