Heroes Afar

<p>Like every youngster John Durbin Husher had many heroesgrowing up and they continued to inspire him into adulthood.If he saw Muhammad Ali knock out an opponent he was thrilled.When he learned about Winston Churchill and how he stood upto the Nazis he knew what it meant to be a leader.And of coursewhen he heard John F. Kennedy speak he felt proud to be anAmerican.</p><p>Many of the dozens of heroes profiled in <I>Heroes Afar</I> come fromthe sports world but politicians scientists and actors alsoencouraged Husher and he artfully reveals why these great menand women were such an inspiration to him and so many others.Filled with lessons on leadership and each individual's effect onhistory this intriguing work is one man's tribute to some of theworld's greatest heroes.</p><p>For those seeking to learn more about the past and the peoplewho have influenced our lives <I>Heroes Afar</I> is the perfect read.</p>