Review: Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You
"Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You" is an amazing book. The book features several humanitarians, visionaries, and heroes who have all helped to shape our world in one way or another. Some of the people in book are very common and we have all likely heard of them. However, the author also introduces you to some individuals that have done extraordinary things or have made an impact on the world. Reading the bios of people such as Terry Fox and Matthew Stepanek allows the reader to see that these regular people went on to do extraordinary things. This book helps kids to see that they too have what it takes to make a difference in the world.
This book is very inspirational and I would recommend it to middle school and high school readers (even adults).
About the book
This book is a collection of seven inspiring mini-biographies. The author uses the voices of Mattie Stepanek, Martin Lurther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Terry Fox, Craig Kielburger, and her own reflections to encourage the reader to join a growing movement towards social responsibility and global citizenship.
About the author
Mary is a Canadian author, independent publisher and an elementary school teacher. She attended UTM where she studied psychology and still lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
Mary’s background in psychology, work with children and passionate interest in the human condition, which stems back as far as she can remember, are all evident in her writing.
About writing she says:
"Writing is a way of communicating with people on a large scale, and yet it is an individualized experience for each reader. When I write I feel as though I am speaking to that one person, one-to-one."
"Writing is a way to connect, to say things you might not be able to say in person, or ever have the opportunity to discuss. It's both cathartic and introspective. It forces you to search corners of your mind that you might not access in any other way."
"I only write when I feel like writing. I only feel like writing when I have something to say. And there isn't any use in saying anything unless it's the truth; the way you see it."
Mary is as passionate about traveling as she is about writing:
"Traveling isn't just about adventure. It fosters an appreciation of other cultures and facilitates the recognition that every country has been influenced by other countries. You not only see the differences, you see the similarities. Traveling also gives you the opportunity to see the natural beauty of the world, without the imaginary borders."
For more about Mary and her books see website: mfpublishing.com
