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Хороші хлопці. 50 героїв, що змінили світ добротою
У хлопцях звикли найперше цінувати силу, успішність і харизматичність, та аж ніяк не доброту, щедрість чи вміння дружити. Книжка «Хороші хлопці» кидає виклик застарілій системі цінностей і знайомить нас з 50 героями, які показали, що змінити світ можна без меча і власного літака. Тут зібрані історії дивовижних чоловіків, серед яких Мухаммед Алі, Ліонель Мессі, Сергій Жадан, а також маловідомі герої, як-от Джеймс Гаррісон, який мало не все життя здавав свою рідкісну кров, щоб врятувати мільйони немовлят. У виданні автор розповідає про важливі вчинки справжніх героїв і простих чоловіків і доводить, що бути добрим справді круто.
Над розворотами про Миколу Пирогова, Антона Макаренка, В'ячеслава Чорновола, Сергія Жадана і Валентина Фречку працювали: автор текстів Юрій Марченко, ілюстраторка Дар’я Федоринська.
Над розворотами про Миколу Пирогова, Антона Макаренка, В'ячеслава Чорновола, Сергія Жадана і Валентина Фречку працювали: автор текстів Юрій Марченко, ілюстраторка Дар’я Федоринська.
120 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2020
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August 10, 2018
I think it's so important that we give boys role models other than sports stars, actors and typical macho heros to look up to and aspire to be. I hope to bring my little boy up to be kind and to understand the importance of doing good and look forward to reading some of these stories with him as he gets older.
July 8, 2018
In all honesty, my initial reaction to this book involved a bit of eye-rolling. 'Sure' I thought. 'We need MORE books about the great deeds of men in the past.' But I liked the illustration style, it was a short read, and I wanted to learn something new about history so I requested it anyway. I'm actually a little bit glad I did! It certainly did what it said on the tin, and that was a little aggravating. I'd heard of MOST of the people talked about in this book and it was very male-orientated.
One thing it did do though? Turned the idea of what a 'notable deed' was on it's head. When I hear about great men of history, all I hear about is battles and conquests, or great inventions. This book focused solely on kindness, emotion and battling for humanity as a whole. I might have heard of most of the names, but I still learn a lot about historical figures I've heard of because of things they've done that aren't so famous. Leonardo Da Vinci is not in here because he painted the Mona Lisa. David Attenborough not because he's a wildlife presenter. They all have real acts of kindness in common and I enjoyed reading about how these famous figures, historical or contemporary, have made such a compassionate contribution to our world.
One thing it did do though? Turned the idea of what a 'notable deed' was on it's head. When I hear about great men of history, all I hear about is battles and conquests, or great inventions. This book focused solely on kindness, emotion and battling for humanity as a whole. I might have heard of most of the names, but I still learn a lot about historical figures I've heard of because of things they've done that aren't so famous. Leonardo Da Vinci is not in here because he painted the Mona Lisa. David Attenborough not because he's a wildlife presenter. They all have real acts of kindness in common and I enjoyed reading about how these famous figures, historical or contemporary, have made such a compassionate contribution to our world.
June 27, 2022
Не скажу, що ця книга погана. Вона про відомих людей, які не лише багаті, а й роблять добра справи. І оформлення в книги класне. Але історії всіх чоловіків занадто поверхневі, тому й така оцінка.
November 30, 2018
The Good Guys by Rob Kemp and Paul Blow does exactly what its title suggests, introducing 50 famous men who have changed the world through acts of philanthropy, engineering, protest, and more. Each guy gets a one-page bio and an illustrated portrait—pretty standard in these types of books—and the bios themselves are short and sweet, however, this doesn’t mean they’re scant on details. Each of the bios is carefully compiled so as to allow lots of information about each man and his deeds to be included, both his “kind” actions which earned him a place in the book and his other works such as sport, acting, politics, and more.
There are plenty of names you would expect to see included here such as Martin Luther King Jr, Oskar Schindler, and Nelson Mandela, and there is some significant crossover with the 40 people featured in People of Peace, but the book also throws in lots of other, more surprising choices. Sir Patrick Stewart is included for his campaigning against domestic violence, Sir Tim Berners-Lee for his creation of the World Wide Web, and John Boyega for his work with impoverished kids in London and Nigeria. There is a strong focus toward British men here, with people like Jamie Oliver and Professor Green included, but the book does include people from all over the world, such as Colin Kaepernick, Didier Drogba, and Ban Ki-moon.
A few reviews of this book have asked why we need a book specifically focused on celebrating men’s achievements when the world already seems set up to do so continuously, but I disagree. This is a wonderful book that celebrates men for being kind, helping others, and serving their communities. I hope it will be an inspiration to many young boys and help to show them that kindness and non-violence can be masculine and that even tough guys can help others too.
There are plenty of names you would expect to see included here such as Martin Luther King Jr, Oskar Schindler, and Nelson Mandela, and there is some significant crossover with the 40 people featured in People of Peace, but the book also throws in lots of other, more surprising choices. Sir Patrick Stewart is included for his campaigning against domestic violence, Sir Tim Berners-Lee for his creation of the World Wide Web, and John Boyega for his work with impoverished kids in London and Nigeria. There is a strong focus toward British men here, with people like Jamie Oliver and Professor Green included, but the book does include people from all over the world, such as Colin Kaepernick, Didier Drogba, and Ban Ki-moon.
A few reviews of this book have asked why we need a book specifically focused on celebrating men’s achievements when the world already seems set up to do so continuously, but I disagree. This is a wonderful book that celebrates men for being kind, helping others, and serving their communities. I hope it will be an inspiration to many young boys and help to show them that kindness and non-violence can be masculine and that even tough guys can help others too.
December 22, 2020
Надзвичайно круті історії. Багато фактів з біографії цих чоловіків, які роблять добро, ніколи не чула. У книзі є також і. Представники України.
Цікаво буде всім. Читати обов’язково!
Цікаво буде всім. Читати обов’язково!
February 21, 2021
Є книги які не просто приємно читати, а щей приємно тримати в руках. І це той самий випадок, коли ти просто кайфуєш від дизайну, змісту та ілюстрацій.
Навіть дочка не залишилась байдужою, а підсідала до мене і ми читали її разом розділяючи абзаци пополам... ну майже пополам.
Читаючи, ми дізналися про багатьох нових і поглянули по новому на відомих.
P.S. хоча є і ложка дьогтю... у вигляді такої ніжної пропаганди.
Навіть дочка не залишилась байдужою, а підсідала до мене і ми читали її разом розділяючи абзаци пополам... ну майже пополам.
Читаючи, ми дізналися про багатьох нових і поглянули по новому на відомих.
P.S. хоча є і ложка дьогтю... у вигляді такої ніжної пропаганди.
October 6, 2025
For ages 8 to 11 years (Year 3 and onwards)
Subject for History
illustrated celebration of heroes who have changed the world with kindness and compassion,
Subject for History
illustrated celebration of heroes who have changed the world with kindness and compassion,
September 4, 2018
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is without a doubt the most beautiful book I have read in such a long time - both illustrated and stories. Some true heroes we know and many I didn't but glad I know do! The book makes a point of how people (in this one, specifically men) aren't celebrated for kindness but rather power or influences. Kindness is not celebrated enough!
This book is shouting about people who have made the world a better place - and the book has too!
If you want a pick me up or heart-warming stories you can dip in and out of this is the book for you.
This is without a doubt the most beautiful book I have read in such a long time - both illustrated and stories. Some true heroes we know and many I didn't but glad I know do! The book makes a point of how people (in this one, specifically men) aren't celebrated for kindness but rather power or influences. Kindness is not celebrated enough!
This book is shouting about people who have made the world a better place - and the book has too!
If you want a pick me up or heart-warming stories you can dip in and out of this is the book for you.
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