Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The incredible story of how one young man found happiness by embracing his differences

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Many people (particularly children) want to be heroes with superpowers. They see themselves in capes and tights fighting for what they believe, and to bring about change. In truth, a hero is anyone who wants to live in a better world and decides to do something about it. Die spannenden Kurzbiographien dieser Persönlichkeiten werden in einer Art Graphic Novel dargestellt. So werden ihre Geschichten für Kinder und Jugendliche ansprechender und leicht zugänglich. If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths.

Brooks entstaubt und poliert den Begriff des/der „Helden/Heldin“ in seinem Buch auf. Denn in den letzten Jahrzehnten ist er ziemlich beschädigt worden. Zweifelhafte politische Systeme missbrauchen ihn in ihrem Sinne schon sehr lange. In den sozialen Medien werden Menschen zu Helden stilisiert, weil sie unendlich viele Likes generiert haben. Vergessen wurden hingegen Held*innen, die für Menschen und Tiere so viel Gutes, Gütiges und Hilfreiches tun (Die Pandemie legte da so manches bloß.) Auf der ersten Seite wird man gleich gefragt wie man sich einen Held vorstellt. Da kommen dann natürlich Batman, Superman und Co. Mir fallen das eher Menschen ein wie der Pilot, der auf dem Hudson gelandet ist. Oder auch solche, die ein Ehrenamt inne haben und bedürftigen helfen. Weit oben auf meiner Liste stehen FSJler*innen. Ordinary people have done extraordinary things that others would class as heroic, but that they would see as having pushed through barriers of doubt, to become what they truly are. Throughout the book, readers are asked to think about themselves, such as making a list of their dreams. We are asked: what are you already good at? What are you grateful for? Who are you grateful to? What are your strengths? All of this is geared at helping us become more aware of what heroism could be – making a difference. The book is not preachy but encouraging. It emphasises the twin powers of knowledge and kindness. If we can promote just those two things, we are doing well.

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Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers, and some tragic haircuts, I've found self-love and happiness. Brooks ist mit sehr viel Engagement unterwegs. Ich fürchtete beim Lesen nur manchmal, dass die Länge der theoretischen Texte etwas zu lang für die jungen Leser*innen sein und ihre Geduld überstrapazieren könnten. Die Beispielgeschichten und die Graphic Novels aus dem Leben der „anderen“ Held*innen sind sehr überzeugend und mitreißend. Diesen Teil hätte ich mir noch etwas weiter ausgebaut gewünscht. Drawing on his own experiences growing up and from researching for the bestselling Dare to Be Different books, Ben Brooks reminds children that heroes aren't always the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighters we see in comics and films. Ordinary people can be heroes too - you just need to find your own superpower! Choi Doe was a martial arts student travelling in Singapore, when he came across an elderly lady on a bus with no shoes. He took off his sandals and put them on her feet. This random act of kindness is the response of a superhero.

What do you think of when you hear the word 'hero'? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films? Helping others gives equal satisfaction to the one helping as to the one being helped. Look for those who can be helped by something that you are capable of offering.

Ein Held ist jemand, der in einer besseren Welt leben möchte und beschließt, selbst aktiv zu werden, um diesen Wunsch wahr zu machen. (S. 5) So put away the cape, climb down from that wall and discover how ordinary people can still do extraordinary things and become heroes.