Local Heroes: The Rebirth of Heroism in AmericaLexington Books, 1987 - 350 páginas Bill Berkowitz, a Community Psychologist, interviews twenty-two men and women from all over America, men and women who have proven themselves heroes all they've come in contact with. From a Los Angeles bus driver who sings to his passengers to Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, these collected vignettes showcase the stories of individuals who endeavor to improve the lives of others and have dedicated their lives to this task. |
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THE CORNVILLE PLAYERS | 13 |
THE USEFUL SERVICES EXCHANGE | 25 |
ST AMBROSE HOUSING AID CENTER | 35 |
THE INTERNATIONAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL | 49 |
COMMUNITY BOARDS | 61 |
TOUGHLOVE | 79 |
NATIONAL WOMENS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION | 95 |
CITIZENS CLEARINGHOUSE FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES | 109 |
9TO5 | 209 |
BREAD AND ROSES | 221 |
THE SENIOR GLEANERS | 237 |
THE POINT BREEZE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITEE | 249 |
THE SUNSHINE FOUNDATION | 257 |
MAGIC ME | 271 |
HOME | 293 |
The State of the Art | 307 |
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING | 125 |
POOR PEOPLES UNITED FUND | 137 |
THE GUARDIAN ANGELS | 149 |
Heroism in Modern Society | 167 |
PART TWO | 183 |
A CHRISTMAS DINNER | 185 |
THE SINGING BUS DRIVER | 197 |
Conclusions | 313 |
Notes | 335 |
Interview Participants | 341 |
Bibliography | 347 |
Acknowledgments | |
About the Author | |
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Página 1 - Do you, yourself, happen to be involved in any charity or social service activities, such as helping the poor, the sick, or the elderly?* 54% 25%20% *Question wording varies slightly in each asking.