The Hero Handbook

by Matt Langdon

Overview

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Heroes take chances, do hard things, and sometimes even change the world. To become a hero, kids can surround themselves with supportive people, boost their self-esteem and self-awareness, find their passion, and have the courage make things happen. This book shows them how to be the hero of their own story and discover their own hero journey.

What makes a hero? Activists. advocates, allies, and friends. Sometimes heroes are our parents, teachers, or siblings. The truth is, heroes are inside everyone, and kids can and discover their inner hero, too!

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433827969
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	01/27/2021
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Matt Langdon is the founder of the Hero Construction Company, creator of the Hero Round Table (the world's leading conference on heroism), and a board member of Dr. Philip Zimbardo's Heroic Imagination Project. He speaks to audiences around the globe. He lives with his wife and daughter in a small town in southeast Australia.Visit him at mattlangdon.com, and on Twitter @TheHeroCC.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1: What Is the Hero's Journey?
Chapter 2: What Is YOUR Hero Journey?
Chapter 3: Why Aren't There more Heroes?
Chapter 4: Who Are Your People?
Chapter 5: What Are Your Goals?
Chapter 6: What Is Your Power?
Chapter 7: Can You Be a Hero?
Leave a Legacy
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

01/01/2021

Gr 7 Up—Langdon utilizes a combination of theory and practical advice to illustrate the biology and psychology of leadership in action and how anyone can retrain their brain to be a hero. Scientific concepts are discussed using examples from Langdon's life and school-age people who are making a difference. Exercises at the end of each chapter help readers explore the idea of power in the context of knowing oneself and confidently exercising kindness. A teen audience will find the chapter on the literary archetypes that friends often fulfill particularly entertaining. A weak goal-setting chapter and the fact that highlighted pull quotes are from predominately white men is the text's only small detraction. This guide covers many disciplines (biology, psychology, anthropology, and literature) and would be useful in a variety of academic subjects. Informational sidebars explain sophisticated ideas in accessible language. Key vocabulary found in the glossary is in boldface. There is also a chapter by chapter bibliography, which links to the journal articles and books that were used to crystallize Langdon's inspirational message. VERDICT A solid starting point of inspiration for school libraries looking to build a self-help section.—Courtney Lewis, St. Catherine's Sch., Richmond, VA

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