Heroes

Inspirational and practical, Heroes is a self-help book written specifically for teenagers. It's not about the quest for greatness or stardom, but about the journey to self-discovery. Including stories of famous people and ordinary people who have done amazing things, it's a step-by-step guide to living the life you want, rather than trying to live up to other's expectations. It's about finding the right path to get to where you want to be. Taking inspiration from heroes as diverse as Nelson Mandela, Buffy, the Dalai Lama, Cathy Freeman, Jesse Martin, Kylie Minogue, Stuart Diver and Louise Sauvage, this book shows how to set goals, organise priorities and learn invaluable life skills.

About the Author

JIM STYNES began his career as a Gaelic footballer. He moved to Melbourne in 1984 to play Aussie Rules for Melbourne, winning the 1991 Brownlow Medal. In 1994 with Paul Currie he co-founded Reach Youth which has become one of the most influential educational institutions in the country. PAUL CURRIE is currently directing feature films in Melbourne. He began his career teaching actors and directing theatre, founding the Elliott Currie Drama Studio in 1993 where he produced many shows and trained some of Australia's most successful performers. He is actively involved in Reach Youth as a creative director. JON CARNEGIE runs highly successful self-development workshops in schools. In 2001 he received an award for his outstanding contribution to education in Australia. He trained and worked as a teacher in Melbourne before heading overseas for several years to pursue a career as a writer.

Specifications

Paperback: 200 Pages
Dimensions: 220 x 230 mm
Publisher: Allen & Unwin (2003)
ISBN: 1-86508-725-4

Back to Category Index