Throughout history, people have loved stories about dynamic individuals who become heroes & role models. Yet, when we look around us today, the symbols of success have become more important than traditional values, hopes, & dreams. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier is by far one of North America's Great examples of overcoming all odds, a hero who has gone on to success beyond sport. In ALL-AMERICAN HEROS: TODAY'S MULTICULTURAL SUCCESS STORIES, the gentle giant shares his success story from his heart, including mistakes & triumphs. He also profiles men & women in numerous fields who will inspire teens & young adults. The men & women profiled have shown exceptional determination, resourcefulness, & creativity in overcoming personal, professional, or economic hardships in building their success & have demonstrated qualities that make him or her an outstanding role model for youth. Some of the leaders profiled, from numerous professions, are Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Dave Bing, "Famous" Amos, Magic Johnson, Renee Du Jean, Elgin Baylor, Jesse Jackson, Mary Futrell, Earl Graves, Paula Giddings, Dinesh D'Souza, Wilma Mankiller & Linda Chavez.
Former Los Angeles Ram Rosey Grier now writes a novel that probes the gritty reality of urban street life--a story that shows how one person can really make a difference. Brett Holiday, an aging football star, discovers that there is more to life than sports, when he meets an orphan whose search for love collides with Brett's search for meaning.
I firmly believe we can choose "life and blessing" or "death and cursing." As I have written much of myself in this book, I hope as you see through my eyes, that you will see things for yourself that you never before thought possible. To create a world filled with love and hope, compassion and meaningful achievement, we must understand who we are and the potential for who we can become.How we see ourselves is the wellspring for how we create our own world. To achieve the level of happiness and success we all desire, I believe the ability to see clearly is a precious and essential gift.
Throughout history, people have loved stories about dynamic individuals who become heroes & role models. Yet, when we look around us today, the symbols of success have become more important than traditional values, hopes, & dreams. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier is by far one of North America's Great examples of overcoming all odds, a hero who has gone on to success beyond sport. In ALL-AMERICAN HEROS: TODAY'S MULTICULTURAL SUCCESS STORIES, the gentle giant shares his success story from his heart, including mistakes & triumphs. He also profiles men & women in numerous fields who will inspire teens & young adults. The men & women profiled have shown exceptional determination, resourcefulness, & creativity in overcoming personal, professional, or economic hardships in building their success & have demonstrated qualities that make him or her an outstanding role model for youth. Some of the leaders profiled, from numerous professions, are Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Dave Bing, "Famous" Amos, Magic Johnson, Renee Du Jean, Elgin Baylor, Jesse Jackson, Mary Futrell, Earl Graves, Paula Giddings, Dinesh D'Souza, Wilma Mankiller & Linda Chavez.
Former Los Angeles Ram Rosey Grier now writes a novel that probes the gritty reality of urban street life--a story that shows how one person can really make a difference. Brett Holiday, an aging football star, discovers that there is more to life than sports, when he meets an orphan whose search for love collides with Brett's search for meaning.
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