The Gift of Courage: Everyday Heroes and the People Who Share Their Lives

The gift of courage has changed your life. Reading this book, The Gift of Courage, will change it more.

Here are stories of eight brave and passionate individuals who simply act on what they know is right even at some risk to themselves. The risk is relative - from putting their lives on the line to simply stepping outside their comfort zone - but acting on what they know is right is not an option. They act regardless of fear or challenge. This is courage.

"Kelley's (one of the everyday heroes) story is one that anyone can take to heart, no matter what your particular challenge. The inspiring and honest telling of how she managed to come to a deeper, fuller appreciation of the gift of living, is one of the good news stories that resonate within every life."
--Meryl Streep, Academy-award winning actress

"This book is a reminder to us all that our finest moments are when we take those courageous risks on others' behalf. In a world where we are often disappointed in the lack of courage in our national and local political leaders, 'The Gift of Courage' is a respite. We see the difference everyday heroes can make in the lives of others. The reporting here is solid and the inspiration profound."
--Geraldine Laybourne, founder of the Oxygen Network and former President of Nickelodeon

These everyday heroes give something of their heart, from rescuing a trapped child, creating a social movement, fighting injustice, to just extending someone a hand. Once courageous energy is brought into the universe it spreads outward, grows, and perpetuates. Individual spirits are lifted and the state of with world is raised. This is the gift of courage.

Reading this book may inspire you to become more courageous and give more to your community. Buying this book gives to others as well; a portion of the proceeds goes to those who stories you will read and their respective organizations. Your purchase of The Gift of Courage makes you a member of a giving community.

"Ken Streater has created a collection of real life stories that not only grip your mind and heart, they uplift and inspire you. ‘The Gift of Courage’ is a gem, I'm personally better for having spent time with it, and you will be too. Read this book and you will be changed."
--Roger Seip, Author of the Best-Selling Book "Train Your Brain for Success"

"'Hero' often seems like an over-used word, but in 'The Gift of Courage' Ken Streater has compiled a valuable reminder that there are among us in our everyday lives those who have faced life-crushing challenges and used the experience to better the world around them."
--Lynn Schooler, award-winning author of 'The Blue Bear' and 'Walking Home.'

"The uniqueness of 'The Gift of Courage' is that it features ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. They are US and they light a path for each of us through our own trials and tribulations. You will be inspired by their persistence and resolve."
--Lew Hollander, author, winner of multiple Ironman triathlons, and the oldest racer to finish the Hawaii Ironman, at 82 years old.