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Heroes Jon Carnegie

Heroes By Jon Carnegie

Heroes by Jon Carnegie


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This book for teenagers offers inspiring stories from ordinary and extraordinary heroes. It's not about the quest for greatness or stardom, but rather the journey to self-discovery. It's about finding the right path to get to where you want to be and shows how to learn invaluable life skills.

Heroes Summary

Heroes: A Guide to Realising Your Dreams by Jon Carnegie

Inspirational and practical, this 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 others' 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, organize priorities and learn invaluable life skills.

About Jon Carnegie

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.

Table of Contents

THE ORDINARY WORLDElla HooperRoger BannisterJesse MartinMother TeresaNelson MandelaBilly ElliottDead Poets SocietyTHE CALL TO ADVENTUREBryce CourtnayDanni di TorroShelley Taylor SmithMartin Luther KingCathy FreemanMuhammad Alithe Dalai LamaRussell CroweBraveheartDangerous MindsTHE SPECIAL WORLDLouise SauvageIan ThorpeLady Diana SpencerTitanicGood Will HuntingALLIES AND ENEMIESAnita RoddickKieren PerkinsHelen KellerSteve MoneghettiThe Power of OneThe Shawshank RedemptionTESTS AND CHALLENGESBrigitte MuirHurricaneErin BrockovichSLAYING THE DRAGONCathy FreemanPhil JacksonShineTHE REWARDPat RafterRobin DavidsonForrest GumpWhen We Were Kings

Additional information

GOR002945020
9781865087252
1865087254
Heroes: A Guide to Realising Your Dreams by Jon Carnegie
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
2003-04-01
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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