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They Call Me a Hero : A Memoir of My Youth by Daniel Hernandez (2013, Hardcover)

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They Call Me a Hero: A Memoir of My Youth by Hernandez, Daniel [Hardcover]

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

ISBN-101442462280

ISBN-139781442462281

eBay Product ID (ePID)117112661

Product Key Features

Book TitleThey Call Me a Hero : a Memoir of My Youth

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Political, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / General, Social Topics / General (See Also Headings under Family), Lgbt, People & Places / United States / General, Social Science / Sociology

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction

AuthorDaniel Hernandez

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight11.6 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2012-019829

ReviewsDaniels now-famous bravery is matched only by his remarkable sense of duty and deep respect for public service. His story should be required reading for young people wondering if and when they can make an impact on the world. The answers are yes and right now.", Daniel Hernandez did not become an extraordinary man on that horrible day in Tucson; thats just when the world learned of him., On a day of enormous tragedy, we saw great bravery and compassion. When Daniel Hernandez heard gunshots that fateful day, he ran toward them, ultimately saving lives. This moving memoir tells the story of how Daniel became the quick-thinking, courageous and generous young man who would become a national hero.-, I met Daniel Hernandez and came away feeling invigorated about America s future. We all watched Daniel in an incredible moment of heroism. Now, hes made a life of service and whether he stays in local politics or hits the national stage, he will inspire America for a long time., Daniel Hernandez did not become an extraordinary man on that horrible day in Tucson; that's just when the world learned of him., Daniel Hernandez is a true American hero. I have had the pleasure of meeting him, and it reminded me why I love this country: Only in America can a young boy whose mother was an immigrant land an internship with his Congresswoman and in the most terrifying moment of his life run towards the bullets to save her life. He handled his newfound fame with grace and dignity and continues to inspire people across the country., "Daniel Hernandez is a true American hero. I have had the pleasure of meeting him, and it reminded me why I love this country: Only in America can a young boy whose mother was an immigrant land an internship with his Congresswoman and in the most terrifying moment of his life run towards the bullets to save her life. He handled his newfound fame with grace and dignity and continues to inspire people across the country."--Piers Morgan, Daniel Hernandez is a shining example of civic duty and resilience in the face of hardship. His story will inspire young people everywhere and remind us all that there are true heroes among us., "I met Daniel Hernandez and came away feeling invigorated about America 's future. We all watched Daniel in an incredible moment of heroism. Now, he's made a life of service and whether he stays in local politics or hits the national stage, he will inspire America for a long time."--Erin Burnett, CNN news anchor, This account...hits all the right notes. Throughout, [Daniel Hernandez] comes across as self-assured but not full of himself, conscious of but not obsessed with his image and his status as a multiple role model, opinionated but not angry or preachy. An absorbing eyewitness view of a shocking event wrapped in a fluent, engaging self-portrait., "On a day of enormous tragedy, we saw great bravery and compassion. When Daniel Hernandez heard gunshots that fateful day, he ran toward them, ultimately saving lives. This moving memoir tells the story of how Daniel became the quick-thinking, courageous and generous young man who would become a national hero."--Nancy Pelosi, [This] tense, moment-by-moment recounting of the shooting spree is gripping...Throughout, Hernandez strikes a tone that is humble, earnest, and impassioned, and his story is inspiring not only for his bravery during the shooting, but also for his commitment to education advocacy and public service., I met Daniel Hernandez and came away feeling invigorated about America 's future. We all watched Daniel in an incredible moment of heroism. Now, he's made a life of service and whether he stays in local politics or hits the national stage, he will inspire America for a long time., On a day of enormous tragedy, we saw great bravery and compassion. When Daniel Hernandez heard gunshots that fateful day, he ran toward them, ultimately saving lives. This moving memoir tells the story of how Daniel became the quick-thinking, courageous and generous young man who would become a national hero., Daniel's now-famous bravery is matched only by his remarkable sense of duty and deep respect for public service. His story should be required reading for young people wondering if and when they can make an impact on the world. The answers are 'yes' and 'right now.', The heroic young man's story will be appreciated by politically minded youths as well as those looking for a role model.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal979.1/054092 B

SynopsisDaniel Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration in this heartfelt memoir. "I don't consider myself a hero," says Daniel Hernandez. "I did what I thought anyone should have done. Heroes are people who spend a lifetime committed to helping others." When Daniel Hernandez was twenty years old, he was working as an intern for U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. On January 8, 2011, during a "Congress on Your Corner" event, Giffords was shot. Daniel Hernandez's quick thinking saved Giffords's life until the paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital. Hernandez's bravery and heroism has been noted by many, including President Barack Obama. But while that may have been his most well-known moment in the spotlight, Daniel Hernandez, Jr., is a remarkable individual who has already accomplished much in his young life, and is working to achieve much more. This memoir explores Daniel's life, his character, and the traits that a young person needs to rise above adversity and become a hero like Daniel.

LC Classification NumberE901.1.H46A3 2013

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