Heroes for today
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Five examples of American courage, kindness and decency are recounted. A teenager who stowed away was assisted by a stranger, while a breast cancer patient successfully lobbied for a stamp promoting breast cancer awareness. A 21-year-old saved 17 passengers from sure death, an athlete refused to play on a holy day and a teenage girl who died in a vehicular accident was honored at the Westinghouse Science Talent Search.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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Heroes for today
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Three stories of kindness, bravery and concern cover a variety of topics. The owners of a restaurant show great generosity in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. A small boy's courage and concern leads to an award from the Invent America! national contest. A disabled harmonica player cares enough to help motivate failing school children.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1991
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Heroes for today
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Stories of contemporary heroism are presented. Simple American citizens show how heroism can be manifested in various ways, through selfless acts of kindness, courage and decency.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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